How to Build a Mailbox Mod for an MES Smoker (pic heavy)

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I couldn't see in the smoker so thick almost like it was inside the smoker.. I'm wondering if the altitude is my problem

 

[Bearcarver]

I couldn't see in the smoker so thick almost like it was inside the smoker.. I'm wondering if the altitude is my problem

Not quite understanding what you're saying.
Could you restate.

Bear

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Like the smoke is just pooling in the smoker... I'll turn it on tonight..no holes in the mailbox..the tray stayed going and burned to Ash

 

[Bearcarver]

Like the smoke is just pooling in the smoker... I'll turn it on tonight..no holes in the mailbox..the tray stayed going and burned to Ash

I don't do mailbox, but are you saying the smoke gets thick in the smoker & doesn't leave as fast as it builds up? If that's what you mean, one of the Mailbox guys will have to help you. Sounds to me like it needs intake holes in the door of the MB. But I'm just guessing---No experience, just here-say.

Bear

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Yes the same thing if I put the tubes in the smoker... I'm wondering if my location of the smoker is the problem it's between my house and garage but about two feet above the exhaust vent on the smoker is a garage roof over hang wondering if that prevents a draft

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I can drill a few holes in the door as they can be covered or uncovered with magnetic strips

 

[Bearcarver]

Yes the same thing if I put the tubes in the smoker... I'm wondering if my location of the smoker is the problem it's between my house and garage but about two feet above the exhaust vent on the smoker is a garage roof over hang wondering if that prevents a draft

No, that shouldn't hurt---Mine is on my front porch, 2' in front of a wall, and under my porch roof.
I'm thinking you need the Tray in the MB, and some holes in the door, like Chopsaw has in his (above in Post # 57).

Bear

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I drilled 3 holes in the door heated the smoker up and got the tray going so far so good nice TBS and I can see in the smoker (pellets).. I'll let that go and see how it burns then probably try the tube or tray with dust.. thanks again Bear it's greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I can get the tubes to work with anything pellets,dust the tray even with the mailbox still doesn't want to stay going (pellets) it produces nice smoke but goes out... it's raised up any more information is greatly appreciated...the guys using the tubes and the mailbox mod are you using dust or pellets

 

[Steve H]

I would say not enough holes in the mail box door. I have 3 1/2" holes in mine. I also have a speed controlled muffin fan on mine, though most people don't bother doing the fan thing.

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I have 6 1/2" holes that can be covered by a magnetic strip and the tubes work great with anything I put in them but the tray won't stay going

 

[Steve H]

I have 6 1/2" holes that can be covered by a magnetic strip and the tubes work great with anything I put in them but the tray won't stay going

That is strange. My tray runs with no problems. I haven't used a tube in my mail box. Just in the smoker or my small grill. But, hey. If the tube works ok. Then just go with that.

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I will keep trying the tubes can produce a little to much smoke at times but I'll experiment with dust and Bears tip of filling it half full and shaking it horizontal really works well!! thanks for helping a new guy out...I want to get this figured out so I can do a long smoke

 

[Bearcarver]

I will keep trying the tubes can produce a little to much smoke at times but I'll experiment with dust and Bears tip of filling it half full and shaking it horizontal really works well!! thanks for helping a new guy out...I want to get this figured out so I can do a long smoke

Seems to me your almost 2,000' of altitude is saying NO to your AMNPS.
I'd keep trying to get the Tube to put out the proper amount of smoke. (Not too heavy)

Bear

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I will keep at it ...chips,dust, pellets whatever it takes! thanks!!!

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

I'm wondering about a aquarium pump the hose dropped in the mailbox??

 

[Bearcarver]

I'm wondering about a aquarium pump the hose dropped in the mailbox??

Maybe under your AMNPS to get it burning, if you're having trouble with it going out.

Bear

 

[Steve H]

Some smoke generators use something very much like a aquarium pump .

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

How is your fan mounted do you use it

 

[Steve H]

How is your fan mounted do you use it

Yup, use it whenever I'm smoking. Either cold or hot smoking. It is screwed to the mailbox door. And wired to a ceiling fan, motor rated speed control. I can slow it down to where the blades are barely turning. And all the way to it's rated max speed.