MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

[chrisblunck]

I was having difficulty on hot smokes due to the proximity of my AMNPS to the burner, the pellets would burn up prematurely after only 4-5 hours.  When doing cold smokes, I was getting to much temp rise using pellets which is not a good thing while cold smoking salmon.  So I came up with a solution I call the Mail Box mod.

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• chrisblunck
• Sep 18, 2012

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• chrisblunck
• Sep 18, 2012

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• chrisblunck
• Sep 18, 2012

Since doing this MOD, my burn time has Tripled on Hot smokes.  I am now getting over 14 hours of  TBS smoke from a single tray of pellets.  When doing Cold smokes I get absolutely no temp rise, since my smoke source is now separate from my smoke chamber.  Total cost was just over $20.00 at my local Home Depot.

 

[tjohnson]

The Mail Box is a popular accessory these days

Cool!

 

[chrisblunck]

Todd, glad you like it, My friends and I are sure enjoying our AMNPS's.

 

[smokinhusker]

Outstanding...thanks for sharing it!

 

[tatonka3a2]

Nice looking mailbox!  We haven't had problems with the pellets burning up too fast in our MES but that looks like a mod I wouldn't mind adding to ours.  Thanks for the idea!
 

 

[markk]

I like the idea. One question, do you have any problems starving the AMNPS for combustion air?

 

[chef jimmyj]

That's cool! Pops did pretty much the same thing to his big smoke house a couple of months ago to get to use the AMNPS...JJ

 

[chrisblunck]

The mailbox has plenty of holes in the floor of the box used for mounting purposes. These holes seem to provide ample intake air for the smoke generator (AMNPS).

 

[jrod62]

The mailbox works great for the AMNPS. I add it to my UDS . Going to hook it up to all my smokers
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forum/newestpost/127654

 

[scarbelly]

This may create a whole new industry for mail box manufacturers. The way the USPS is going we may not need them much longer 

 

[daveomak]

Chris, morning.... I tried your mod on my MES..... WOW.....  This mod works so good... No heat build up in the smoker.....  Perfect...  

Dave

 

[chrisblunck]

It does work great doesn't it!  I need to do some cheese this weekend!

 

[da maxx]

How hot does the mail box get ? Underneath?

I'm working on the same concept. However, I bought the flat style box. AMNPS fits with little space around it. I thought this would improve the smoke drafting. Hope to finish it this weekend.

 

[chrisblunck]

I can hold rest my hand on top of the mail box with out burning myself!  Underneath, I have no idea.

 

[da maxx]

Here's picts of the Flat mailbox mod.

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• da maxx
• Oct 20, 2012

And the box.

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• da maxx
• Oct 20, 2012

So I loaded up a row and a half. I removed the chip tray from inside the smoker. Left everything else. Worked fine. Smoke the entire time.

 

[toby bryant]

Chris, this looks awesome. I ordered the AMNPS Thursday night, looks like I will be making a trip to Lowes when it arrives.

 

[toby bryant]

The AMNPS arrived today, thanks Todd for fast shipping. So, I had to try the mailbox mod.

Lit up the AMNPS with PMC.

Here is the result. Time to get the cheese in the MES!

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[smoker21]

What a hoot.  Looks like $20 well spent!!

JD
 

 

[flareman]

I build my mailbox smoker earlier tonight. I used a silicone rubber sealant around the outside of the duct....as long as a season the box before using to smoke, I would think it would be OK....I don't want a funny smell/taste....any thoughts?

 

[daveomak]

Seasoning the mailbox can't hurt..... Could help....  I ran mine without seasoning so I have no baseline to give a good answer...    Dave