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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    I had the AMPS full one time and yes it jumped over, so I had it backed down cause I did not want to do that again. Thanks for the help. I will try filling it to the top and adding another hole in the mailbox and let you all know how it goes. Not sure if I will run another test this week or...
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    I live in St Peters MO - 63376 - elevation 570 I smoke between 30 and 95 F - yesterday it was about 60 and overcast all day.  I was NOT cold smoking yesterday with all the pics... I had the MES set at 225 and it was at the temp, I only cold smoked once with the sausage and it flat did not...
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    Last Update.... apparently shortly after I pulled the 4 pm pic the pellets went out completely.   Below is the 5 pm pic and I tried to get them smoking again but they were done. I can run another test tomorrow if it does not rain.  Thoughts on the next mods? thanks haeffnkr
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    4:00 pm CDT update. Going Slow.... but not out.  Drill another hole in the mailbox for more draft? It should be out past the turn by now right? The smoke coming out of the MES is super sweet..... Hickory :) thanks haeffnkr
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    Live Update..... Mods made -  Added 2.5" bolts to rise up the amps Closed upper hole Sealed up the 3" pipe a bit with metal foil tape to eliminate any unwanted drafts. Microwaved pellets - added 2 rows ( I have NEVER been able to get 2 rows to burn end to end )  Torched and let burn for...
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    Hi, I got the idea for the top hole in the mailbox from one of the locals here - http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/247202/mes-mailbox-mod#post_1569401   I thought it helped keep a steady draft through the box was the intent. Makes sense to close it. No I never seen a wood stove with a draft...
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    I need help with my mailbox mod please... will not stay lit.

    Hi, Thanks for the tips so far.  Adding the legs seems like a great idea. What do you all do for pellet prep? nothing or microwave for x minutes? Wind?  -- sometimes I have gusty wind..  you all have no issues with gusty wind blowing out pellets? back drafts cause issues?  You worry about...
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