Are there any mods that I should perform on my gen 2.5 hybrid that are needed especially for air flow
Been years since I had a MES-30. Is the exhaust vent still on the top right back right corner?Are there any mods that I should perform on my gen 2.5 hybrid that are needed especially for air flow
Buying a new smoker is always the right answer. Doesn't matter what the question is.I'm wondering if one of the newer models would be better
that's my setup, not Kevin's. And Amazen has always worked for me with the mailbox mod.Observing your photo of your setup I noticed that the door of your mailbox does not have any ventilation holes. . .Perhaps that is your problem.
John
Are all the bottom mounting holes and corners sealed so all air comes from the front over/under the pellets?Yes still in back corner...I would like a consistent smoke with a amazen tube or tray preferably in the smoker...the tubes work the best I'm sure the altitude has some thing to do with it..I have the mailbox mod and have tried most pellets I can get locally..the tubes have a hard time even in the mailbox sometimes I blow a fan on it and it seems to help...The smoker is on a cart so I use the wind when possible ..the dump tube works great just not ideal for long smokes .. each day seems different and a struggle..I increased the holes last night in the mailbox I'll try that tonight
YesBuying a new smoker is always the right answer. Doesn't matter what the question is.
Sounds like you've tried making sure the pellets are dry.
A less expensive test might be to try the increased airflow from the holes you drilled last night.
I assume when you start you get good tbs, and eventually the pellets go out.
Well crap if I knew that I wouldn't have put in the detailed pics and tried and true basic no holes needed to drill. Did you plug all the bottom holes?I work at an air movement company kinda ironic..we built a round setup this morning for me to try kinda like someone's popcorn can mod they did..the engineer here at work thinks a round mod will have better air flow and draft...I will see..if I don't put holes in the mailbox or cover them the tubes or tray will be out in minutes
I've tried about everything holes plugged the tubes work ok depending on the wind a fan definitely helps..I have my new mod going now and seems to be working with the tubes but not the tray I can also run a hot plate for chunks...I appreciate all the helpWell crap if I knew that I wouldn't have put in the detailed pics and tried and true basic no holes needed to drill. Did you plug all the bottom holes?