A-Maze-N Smoker problems

[boshawg]

Ok so I bought the 6X6 AMNS that uses the saw dust. Right now I am have issues with it staying light. I use it in ny master built 40' smoker with no heat on. I try about 6 times with differnent dust so that might be part of it. I had the best luck with hickory with just a light tamp for packing. any help or advise would be good.

Mark

 

[rabbithutch]

Take the chip tray out and give it some air. Another thing that will help is to put an elbow over the exhaust port on the top.

 

[venture]

As mentioned, it needs air to burn as does any fire. Simply getting air flow will help not only the AMNS, but your smoker in general.

I always put my dust in the microwave for about a minute before I load the AMNS. This will ensure your dust is dry if it is stored in humid conditions.

LIGHTLY tamp the dust down in the rows.

Also, I don't like the butane micro torch.  I use a propane torch with a pencil tip attachment.  You need to have a good start for the dust to continue to burn.

It is a great little device that has changed my smoking life for the better.  Stick with it!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[boshawg]

Well Its been a little but  I am trying it again and so far so good. I did give your tips a try. I removed the chip tray and nuked my dust for a little to help dry it out. I just drop my Canadian Bacon in for a few hours cold smoke and then a few hours hot. I will Post a few photos of my results.

Mark

 

[tjohnson]

The guys got you covered!!

You really need a good cherry to keep it going

Blow on the cherry, to make sure it's burning well

Pull the chip tray out 1 1/2"

Remove the chip loader for cold smoking

Open the exhaust 100%

Try placing the AMNS on top the chip pan hosing for cold smoking

Sometimes, you need a little more draft to keep the sawdust going

TJ

 

[boshawg]

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• boshawg
• Nov 18, 2012

So heres my test batch of Canadian bacon the AMNS did a great job after those few tips.

The results can speak for themselfs. Now to go try them.

 

[so ms smoker]

  Once the unit is well lit, it works like a charm!

  Mike

 

[tjohnson]

Oh My!

Nice Color!!!

TJ

 

[humdinger]

Looks good!