No... you actually want them to get hot and smoke. Wetting them just means they have to dry out and then start smoking. If you're worried about combustion then put a double thickness of foil in the bottom of the fire box and then poke smaller holes in the place of the existing ones.
Certainly! Don't hesitate to ask if you have additional questions. I try to give good answers and a lot of times there are multiple correct answers so others may also chime in with additional info and suggestions.
