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Are you using charcoal as your fuel source and the apricot wood for smoke flavor or are you starting the fire with charcoal and then adding wood splits to maintain the fire?
Split the seasoned wood into pieces about 1 1/2 - 2" splits..... preheat if possible on the firebox or inside the smoker on the cooking grate... seems to work the best...