Thanks for the tip Bear. I read this a couple of weeks ago after ordering the Tube first. I find that the 5 X 8 AMNPS is just what the doctor ordered, perfect. I will now order the AMNS for slow cooks an chicken and the like.OK----Strictly my opinion on the Tube. It should be used on the bigger smokers. Puts out too much smoke for an MES.
I use the 5 X 8 AMNPS with pellets for any smoke over 180 degrees, and my AMNS with dust for smokes under 180 smoker temp.
Those two are the most important tools in my bag-o-tricks!!!
Bear
Now woodchucks, that would produce some interesting smoke, yes indeed. LOLThat's the way I recommend using the Smoke Daddy. You can use wood-chips, woodchucks, twigs,pellets or a mixture of all of them. Sawdust is not recommended. It works like a small chimney,too small of fuel will choke it off and not burn properly. The small air pump keeps it lit. If you are looking for a versatile smoke generator for your home made or exciting smoker, check out the Smoke Daddy. It easily attaches to the outside of your smoker.The Smoke Daddy is not a sawdust smoker.http://www.smokedaddyinc.com
Dray,Thanks for the tip Bear. I read this a couple of weeks ago after ordering the Tube first. I find that the 5 X 8 AMNPS is just what the doctor ordered, perfect. I will now order the AMNS for slow cooks an chicken and the like.
[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The Tube and the 5 x 8 AMNPS should cover all my smoking needs in the MES40 it seems. Good info![/font]Dray,
Don't use an AMNS for any smoke over 200*. It could cross over and the whole thing will burn out in less than an hour. I use the AMNS for sausage, cheese, fish, etc.
Chicken is usually done at 275* in an MES with an AMNPS.
Bear
I like this suggestion also John. That means on a short smoke I will only have to fill the chip tray maybe once or twice in 2 hours.I've used pellets with fair results. I've also mixed pellets and chips and that has also worked. They do seem to smolder faster than chips. Now I pretty much only use an AMAZE-N-SMOKER with pellets unless it's a very short smoke,(less than two hours) then I'll use the chip tray and wood chips.
B, morning.... the AMNS etc. are lit with a torch and left to smolder/smoke on their own.... to the left of the chip tray is usually where they are placed.... do not place them on heating elements.... some folks build a modification to put them in..... Check the link below.... click on it to open it.... DaveSince I am totally new at this - it is a basic question about the AMNPS and amazen products for use in the electric smokers. I have the MES 30 with the digital display and remote - do you take out the chip tray and then put the amazen product in its place? It seems like it wouldn't fit as the tray is quite small and fits snuggly. How would you add pellets - with the chip loader? If not, I would assume you have to open the door - thus losing heat. Can someone explain? Thanks
I just visited the link....AWESOME....where is that drill? My wife says I buy stuff just to mess it up, here I go again!!!B, morning.... the AMNS etc. are lit with a torch and left to smolder/smoke on their own.... to the left of the chip tray is usually where they are placed.... do not place them on heating elements.... some folks build a modification to put them in..... Check the link below.... click on it to open it.... Dave
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...0-new-pictures-for-attaching-elbow-to-mailbox
If you don't modify stuff, it's just like the rest of them..... Go ahead....... make yours special....... I always do....I just visited the link....AWESOME....where is that drill? My wife says I buy stuff just to mess it up, here I go again!!!
Actually I wasn't talking about the tube. IMO the tube puts out too much smoke for my MES 40.[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The Tube and the 5 x 8 AMNPS should cover all my smoking needs in the MES40 it seems. Good info![/font]
The 5 X 8 was designed to fit on the bars to the left of the chip burner, in the older MES 30 and MES 40.Yes -thank you. I think your modifications are little more than I am willing and/or capable of doing!! I was talking about the pellets the 5x8- which is not the tube but a tray. Does it also go to the side of the chip tray? Do you still use the chip tray as well then? Or just leave the chip tray in but empty. Do you use the pellets for everything or just things that take a long time?
Appreciate the help. Thanks
Becky
Just think food grade or not food grade...they both produce similar BTU's i'd imagine.The manual says not to use "heat pellets" My understanding is that there is a difference between pellets meant for heating (create heat, duh!) and for smoke flavor (not so much heat).
Yeah, it's a shame the heating pellets aren't good for smoking (too much crap in them).Just think food grade or not food grade...they both produce similar BTU's i'd imagine.
LOL, yea no doubt... Just a tad cheaper than $ 1 or so per lb.Yeah, it's a shame the heating pellets aren't good for smoking (too much crap in them).
I get them for $209 per Ton !!!
Bear