A nifty feature on this model is the optional inlet/outlet ball valve on the side that can be attached to a hose to keep the water pan filled, and then makes draining the pan easy.
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Outside dimensions: 40″ tall including the stack, 24″ deep, 32″ wide with the drain valve (27.5″ wide without). Inside dimensions: 17.5″ tall, 20″ deep, 20″ wide. There are 4 racks 4.5″ apart, 19.5″ deep, 19.5″ wide. Approximate cooking capacity is 20 slabs of baby backs, 16 slabs of St. Louis cut ribs, 8 whole briskets, or 16 BBQ Boston butts. Standard features are stainless steel doors, permanent water pan, commercial fire grate, 2″ insulation. Options include a heat diverter plate above the coals, casters, permanent stand, removable stand, tie down handles, cover, thermostat controller, additional shelf sliders, up to 3 additional shelves, auto water filler and drain.

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