New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

[Bearcarver]

 
Hi Dennis!!
I tried the right side & it worked better on my #2.5.

That's right above the Chip Dumper intake.

And the smoke got too thick for my standards a couple times, so I pushed the Dumper in, and it simmered down nicely for me.

Then when the smoke gets a little too light, I pull it out a couple inches & that wakes it up again.

Bear

BTW:   Another good thing about putting it where I said above is you can see it real good there through the looking glass.  That's nice!! 

Bear

 

[brickguy221]

I had the same problem keeping the Maze lit as many of you do, so I purchased the "Smoke Ring" ( formerly called Vortex ) from Smoke Daddy and have never had a problem keeping it lit from day one plus it only takes a few minutes to get it lit and stay smoking and not 15-20 minutes like it does the Maze.  You can leave it on the bottom of the MES, left hand side 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the floor of the MES and it will stay lit without fail and puts out perfect smoke, trust me. Here is a link for it ...

http://www.smokedaddyinc.com/products/cold-smokers/vortex-cold-smoker.html

I have now found a use for my Maze though as I put wood chips in is and lay it on top of the coals of my Weber charcoal Grill on short smokes and it works great there, so the Maze hasn't gone to waste as it works better there than it does in the MES.

 

[dennispfaff]

I had the same problem keeping the Maze lit as many of you do, so I purchased the "Smoke Ring" ( formerly called Vortex ) from Smoke Daddy and have never had a problem keeping it lit from day one plus it only takes a few minutes to get it lit and stay smoking and not 15-20 minutes like it does the Maze.  You can leave it on the bottom of the MES, left hand side 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the floor of the MES and it will stay lit without fail and puts out perfect smoke, trust me. Here is a link for it ...

http://www.smokedaddyinc.com/products/cold-smokers/vortex-cold-smoker.html

I have now found a use for my Maze though as I put wood chips in is and lay it on top of the coals of my Weber charcoal Grill on short smokes and it works great there, so the Maze hasn't gone to waste as it works better there than it does in the MES.

Hey Jim,
That smoke ring looks pretty cool - assuming it works as well as the video. I assume you are referring to the AMNPS as the "Maze".
Dennis

 

[brickguy221]

Hey Jim,
That smoke ring looks pretty cool - assuming it works as well as the video. I assume you are referring to the AMNPS as the "Maze".
Dennis

Yes ... it works every bit as good as he video and it only takes a few minutes to lite it and get it smoking and it stays lit.

 

[dennispfaff]

Yes ... it works every bit as good as he video and it only takes a few minutes to lite it and get it smoking and it stays lit.

I have a question about that smoke ring. The ad says it is designed for cold smoking of 250 degrees and less. So what about temps >250?

 

[remsr]

I have been having the same issues with my ANMPS, I never thought of the right side next time I'll try that, thanks Bear,
Randy,

 

[brickguy221]

I have a question about that smoke ring. The ad says it is designed for cold smoking of 250 degrees and less. So what about temps >250?

Dennis, it works at any temperature. I have used it at 270* with success and no problems.

I have been having the same issues with my ANMPS, I never thought of the right side next time I'll try that, thanks Bear,
Randy,

Try the right side as Bear suggests and if it still doesn't work for you, then get the Smoke Ring ( formerly called Vortex ) as I guarantee it will work for you from any place you put it in your smoker.

http://www.smokedaddyinc.com/products/cold-smokers/vortex-cold-smoker.html

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Dennis, it works at any temperature. I have used it at 270* with success and no problems.

Try the right side as Bear suggests and if it still doesn't work for you, then get the Smoke Ring ( formerly called Vortex ) as I guarantee it will work for you from any place you put it in your smoker.

http://www.smokedaddyinc.com/products/cold-smokers/vortex-cold-smoker.html

Or get an oversized sink strainer, like I use to keep bugs out of my MES top vent.

Probably cost about $5.

Bear

 

[remsr]

Thank you I will check into that, I have already seen the vedio and I'm impressed.
Randy,

 

[smokingearl]

I'm wondering if you just used the vortex pellets in the amps if it'd stay lit better for those with problems. I mean the pellets they sell for it are 30% charcoal, no wonder it stays lit.

 

[brickguy221]

I'm wondering if you just used the vortex pellets in the amps if it'd stay lit better for those with problems. I mean the pellets they sell for it are 30% charcoal, no wonder it stays lit.

I don't know about Smoke Daddy pellets in the AMPS, but I will do some testing and see. I will fry putting some Smoke Daddy pellets in the AMPS and I will try putting some of Todds pellets in the Smoke Ring and see what happens.

 

[brickguy221]

 
Or get an oversized sink strainer, like I use to keep bugs out of my MES top vent.

Probably cost about $5.

Bear

Without making some modifications and alternations, it is doubtful a sink strainer will work, if it would work at all ... just saying.

The Smoke Ring is designed to burn 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10-12 hrs,  depending on where  and which side you place the pellets. A sink strainer doesn't offer those options.

 

[arkansas smoker]

Warning!  This post contains graphic material that may cause involuntary drooling.

Boneless Pork Loin Backribs -  Umm, Umm, Good!

I'm loving this MES 40!

pork-loin-backribs.jpg

• arkansas smoker
• Aug 22, 2016

 

[dennispfaff]

Warning!  This post contains graphic material that may cause involuntary drooling.

Boneless Pork Loin Backribs -  Umm, Umm, Good!

I'm loving this MES 40!

pork-loin-backribs.jpg

• arkansas smoker
• Aug 22, 2016

Made me drool! Great looking smoke.
Dennis

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Without making some modifications and alternations, it is doubtful a sink strainer will work, if it would work at all ... just saying.

The Smoke Ring is designed to burn 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 6 hrs, 10-12 hrs,  depending on where  and which side you place the pellets. A sink strainer doesn't offer those options.

All you need is a bigger strainer with the right shape.

Then press the middle in, and flip it over.

This small one was only about $2.

Bear

 

[dennispfaff]

All you need is a bigger strainer with the right shape.
Then press the middle in, and flip it over.

This small one was only about $2.

Bear

Bear, I don't get it. Is the strainer you use over the top vent for some reason - to control the smoke?
Dennis

 

[brickguy221]

Dennis, he wrote somewhere it is to keep the bugs out.

 

[brickguy221]

Dennis, he wrote somewhere it is to keep the bugs out.

 

[dennispfaff]

Dennis, he wrote somewhere it is to keep the bugs out.

Oh, Inget it now. I haven't had a bug issue here yet in So. Calif. At least getting into my smoker. I keep mine covered and in a shed when not smoking. I haven't been on the forum much lately so I missed that topic of discussion.
Dennis

 

[smokingearl]

I use one as well. As soon as I fire up my smoker the flies swarm around it lol.