Chips vs. Chunks vs. Sawdust?

[gatorbill]

I got a new Masterbuilt electric smoker for Fathers day. The instructions say to use chips only. What is the problem with using chunks or smoker sawdust? The chips don't last very long.

 

[normanaj]

Using chunks or dust in the stock chip tray could burn your house down.

Many folks here use the AMAZEN tray or tube.I personally use the tube with u-bolt mod and crushed (not dust) pellets.A lot of folks have done the "mailbox" mod to their MES units.

The 6" tube w/u-bolt mod and crushed pellets will give between 5 or 6 hours of smoke.The tray will give 10 or more.

 

[cropharvester]

Look a A-Maze-N AMNPS 5x8, There sawdust is convenient & easy to light for shorter cooks,there pellets are more economical for longer cooks as in brisket/pork shoulders,the best & quicker way to get pellets lit without going out is with a heat gun,way better than Map gas/Propane option,I didn't like the filling the chip tube so often.

 

[gatorbill]

Didn't see instructions on their website on how to use. Is the tube or 5x8 simply placed next to the element or replace the tray with the A-Maze-N. Sorry for the dumb questions, never had an electric before.

 

[normanaj]

Didn't see instructions on their website on how to use. Is the tube or 5x8 simply placed next to the element or replace the tray with the A-Maze-N. Sorry for the dumb questions, never had an electric before.

Check out Bear's thread(s) on the MES:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/masterbuilt-smokers-bear’s-thoughts-findings.235820/

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...cognition-pictures-info-digital-units.246300/

I'm a big fan of the tube w/u-bolt mod and crushed pellets.It can be put in the bottom left under the water pan:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/

 

[cropharvester]

Didn't see instructions on their website on how to use. Is the tube or 5x8 simply placed next to the element or replace the tray with the A-Maze-N. Sorry for the dumb questions, never had an electric before.

Bear's info will steer You in the right direction,that's where went to learn about the Masterbuilt electric's