Twist the valve on top of the propane tank counter-clockwise to allow the propane to flow to the grill burners. Turn one of the burners to the “High” position. Depending on your Brinkmann gas grill model, you can use any burner to start the grill or you may have to use a specific burner to start the grill.

This is a simple and basic gas grill for a good price. At around $200USD this Home Depot exclusive Brinkmann gas grill, is sure to be popular among those who don’t do their research.

While Brinkmann grills do offer power and size, overall quality is a slightly lacking. Heat distribution is a little uneven and some models seem to be a complete hit or miss. In fact, depending on which model you purchase, some offer much better values than others.

Keep the temperature in the ideal range of 175 to 250 degrees at all times and keep at least 3 inches of water in the pan. Regulate the smoke and temperature by adjusting the vents and doors.

Using the Smoker Place the water pan on the lowest brackets above the charcoal and fill it with water once it’s snug in its position. Only fill it to about 1 inch below the rim of the pan so you don’t have spillage that can affect the heat of the smoker.

Vertical pellet smokers are designed to smoke and roast foods but cannot grill. The heat source is usually further away from the meat. Horizontal pellet smoker grills can smoke, bake, grill, and some offer direct flame broiling. Vertical smokers tend to be superior meat smokers.

Firstly, it acts as a heat sink to distribute the heat more evenly throughout the entire cooking chamber. And, secondly, to filter the smoke through more slowly so that everything you’re cooking gets exposed to a similar amount of heat and smoke and you don’t need to rotate pieces throughout your cook.