Thanks for the quick reply Roadfix. I have a CharBroil but I'm seeing the same problem as a lot of Brinkman folks. The most immediate fix I can make is getting a charcoal grate. Likely I will re-purpose my veggie grilling basket and it is over the charcoal bowl now.
I'll check into sealing...
I have the temp problems on my Char Broil water smoker this past weekend. Cooked chicken quarter, ribs, and a butt, all came out great for the first time smoking in years. I have a charcoal grill too but don't usually have trouble regulating the heat on that as much.
I was using charcoal...