"I did not use the smoker box that came with the unit. Instead I took a large coffee can and cut it down to where it would fit under the water pan."
I have a couple quick questions regarding this modication. I'd like to do it, so I don't have to change my chips as often (right now, I have to change them just about every hour).
1. Is there any concern of the heat melting the can? How high a temp can the can take?
2. I am under the impression that, left open-topped, the chips might flame rather than smoke. Is this an issue? do I need to retain the coffee can lid & place it on top of the chips (after making a few holes in it)?
3. For those who have done this mod, how often do you find you now have to change your chips?
Thanks in advance! :)
(I can tell I'll become a regular here. I used my 1st smoker for the 1st time this past weeked & I'm hooked! I'm sure I'll use my GOSM to death - until I can upgrade to smething bigger & better.)
I have a couple quick questions regarding this modication. I'd like to do it, so I don't have to change my chips as often (right now, I have to change them just about every hour).
1. Is there any concern of the heat melting the can? How high a temp can the can take?
2. I am under the impression that, left open-topped, the chips might flame rather than smoke. Is this an issue? do I need to retain the coffee can lid & place it on top of the chips (after making a few holes in it)?
3. For those who have done this mod, how often do you find you now have to change your chips?
Thanks in advance! :)
(I can tell I'll become a regular here. I used my 1st smoker for the 1st time this past weeked & I'm hooked! I'm sure I'll use my GOSM to death - until I can upgrade to smething bigger & better.)