# Size of pot

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707>\
**Category:** Anova Precision® Cooker\
**Created:** [January 21, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707 "2016-01-21T20:20:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![lamborghini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9e8a1a/32.png) [@lamborghini](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/lamborghini)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707/1 "2016-01-21T20:20:49Z")

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I have a roasting pan 16 inches long X 12 inches wide by about 4+ inches deep that holds 3 gallons of water. will the Precision Cooker move enough water if I hang six to eight filets side by side around the edge? Have only done two filets and ny stops in smaller taller pan prior.

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**Author:** ![fischersd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/fischersd/32/5594_2.png) [@fischersd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fischersd)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/size-of-pot/707/2 "2016-01-21T23:41:55Z")

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I just checked my PC and the minimum water depth is 2 3/4", so you’re well within the range depth-wise (though, if you’re doing a long cook you should take measure to minimize evaporation. &nbsp;Doing so will also help the PC maintain the temperature as you’ll have an insulative buffer.

  

The volume of water isn’t a problem - my Cambro is 4.5 gallons and it’s fine.

  

Now - putting the filets along the side - you want to have some way of holding it out from the side, so the entire filet is surrounded by water, so you ensure even cooking. &nbsp;Having it against the side will mean that side will be cooler.

  

Depending on the thickness of the filets, you could always use a rib rack or sous vide rack in the pan to ensure they have good spacing.

  

Hope that helps! 🙂