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...think the flavor is better. I can't quantify it - it's just how I feel about the results.
I also got frustrated a lot trying to use an AMNPS or AMNTS in the MES40, but in the Series 5 and the GMG Davy Crockett the smoke tubes are really easy to use.
But the MES40 is stone-axe simple to use...
Go with a mailbox mod If you continue to struggle with the tray inside the smoker or you could always try this:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/
Yes, I found your posts about u-bolts...good info.
You know, I see a lot of tubes available on Amazon that come with s-hooks to suspend the tube from a grate...I bet if you had two different sizes of s-hooks (perhaps bend a couple of metal skewers into shape), you could get the same effect of...
...It does defeat the use of the external MB Slow smoke attachment I'm currently using, but definitely provides the air flow needed to keep the amnts lit. And better flavor from the pellets than wood chips. I looked on Amazon, and the amnts 12" tube no longer available? I'll keep looking...
...less heat. I leave all vents wide open.
Here's a few links for you to look at:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/cheeesus-and-nuts-18-amnts-q-view.131484/
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/oh-sweet-cheesus-and-eggs.151163/...
...smoker , but have been using the tube for awhile now .
Depending on what I'm doing , I'll mix wood chips in the tube with the pellets .
Also use the u-bolt mod . I just have the clamp on the front . Works good for me .
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/
AMNTS (tube) modded with u-bolts and filled with pellets ground in a blender.Works like a champ and never goes out.Fits in the bottom left of the MES under the water pan.
Not to hijack this thread but if you're going to use the tube I highly suggest this read:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/
AMNTS or AMNPS with a mailbox mod. Using a mailbox or similar allows you to check your pellets or change pellet flavors without opening the smoker. Lots of threads on this.
...the way it does. To get more smoke flavor you need to add a separate Smoke Generator. There are many options but most here use the A-MAZE-N AMNTS Expandable Pellet Smoke Generating Tube, to supplement the grills smoke.
A PID just controls the normal Temp Swings better than a Digital...
Hi there and welcome!
I like the enthusiasm and preparation you are taking! :)
I think you are set for the most part but there are 2-3 areas I will weigh in on.
The oven liner tray may cause a ton of problems. I used a flat foil pan once like that in my MES40 and it wreaked havoc with...
Many of the MES30 guys I talk with have the issue of the AMNPS not working inside their MES, some have no issue others do.
In any case the mailbox mod solves the problem pretty well. Keep microwaving the pellets to remove humidity even with a mailbox mod but u will rock and roll with one AND u...
Stop using the AMNTS with pellets...... It generates a LOT of heat...
I use the AMNPS with dust made from pellets in my MB mod... It raises my MES smoker temp 0-5F...
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/making-dust-from-pellets.271863/
...Heat Sink to moderate those temp swings.
Feeding Chips every 30 minutes gets old on a 16 hour overnight smoke. Get an A-MAZE-N AMNPS Maze or AMNTS Expandable Pellet Tube Smoke Generator. Load with pellets get it smoking, put it in the MES and get out of the weather! Also look at the Mailbox...
...need needle nose pliers and with out the tube cap pull it out or put it in when it's hot when done appling smoke. (I have the round fixed amnts, may be different with the oval adjustable amnts) Bend a hanger into a snake like shape and put in the vent pipe then the tube on it so it's elevated...
If you're looking to use tubes IN the smoker I highly recommend this read:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/
A tube with u-bolt mod filled with ground pellets is the way to go.
I used a round cooking splatter screen with pellets in a circular maze before I got the Amnps and Amnts. It worked great. To vent from the bottom. Just don't burn a hole in the mesh screen with the torch to get it going.
...just joined us today, so you didn't see the hundreds & hundreds of guys who solved the same problem by inserting either an AMNPS (Tray), or an AMNTS (Tube), depending on your altitude.
No need to Frankenstein it---Just give it a Smoke generator that can give you up to 11 straight hours of...
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