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Sorry to necro this thread but I've been looking at this stack for my mes 40 to help increase air flow. Would there be much benefit to it?

UDS is an "ugly drum smoker"? Haven't seen that UDS before so googled it lol

Usually 20-23 for 20 pounds or 40-45 for a 40 bag. The 40 pound bag of pit boss competition blend is on for 30 right now, so that's an option, although I've never used that before.

Yup, it's too bad. Was really hoping I could save some money lol. Oh well, back to a buck a pound.

Well, I heard back from Canawick. See below for their answer when I asked about their product (which is labelled as hardwood, not a blend) being used for cooking. Hi Richard, Although not intended for cooking purposes, we are aware that some people use our wood pellets for cooking and...

I will write back once i hear back from canawick and get their current "ingredients" list. Doubt it'll pan out, but it would be nice if it does.

Oops, my mistake, thanks for that. I didn't expand the quote section :) I do have a canadian tire/home depot. All are 40 or more for Pit Boss 40 pound bags. It is canadian tire who are selling the 40 pound bags at 5.99 that prompted my question regarding the canawick product for smoking...

He and I have spoken and he is awesome. Unfortunately, me being in Canada and the cost of shipping will likely nullify and potential savings. My main goal would be to find validity in the cheap ones I linked (if there is any). I know of a few people who use them but that doesn't make it safe...

I don't see anything aside from my quoted post :(

I was thinking the same thing, although I am intrigued to see that they are posting on their site that they are approved for cooking use. Not something you'd publicize openly if not fairly safe. As for 45 bucks, plus tax, for a 40 pound bag, that is the cheapest option for cooking pellets in...

Doing some cheese today since it's cold out and plan to do an actual cook on real food this weekend :) As an aside, anyone ever use these for smoking? I know we are to avoid heating pellets due to potential softwoods and fillers, but these are stated to be pure hardwood and also safe for...

Good call, the 3-inch gap is quite important to get a more accurate reading. I love the method I saw where someone cut a potato in half and stuck the sensor through it and then sat the potato on the rack. Make positioning the sensor super easy

Those times you mention were on the downswing, 232/231 is the lowest it got during an hour+ long 225 run. So on its way down, it turns on at 224 (while still dropping) and bottoms out at 232/231 (MES 219) before its upswing begins. Total heat swing is 37/35 degrees on the 225 run. 33/33 degrees...

Well what got me here was my mes being set to 275 and then not turning off, even when it was at 403 and counting. My swings now go as high as 44 over projected (269 when set to 225) but the swings are much more modest at the 205 temp

Thanks Bear, I've read that post and will use it when cooking, but wanted to get a general idea how the mes performed on its own with the new sensor. Seems like the sensor did the trick and 205 is going to be my primary setting. Appreciate the feedback all, cheers