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It's gonna be nearly impossible to guess what your issue is without more information. What type of grill/cooker are you talking about? What size tube? What fuel is in the tube? Where in the cooker are you placing the tube? What cooking temps in the grill? Ambient conditions (temperature, wind, etc.)?

Be as specific as you can...the more info you provide, the better is the chance that someone can help you solve the problem.

Red
 
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CharGriller Wood Pellet
AMNS
Treager Pellets
Left side of grill by vent.
When the grill is in it doesnt wanna smoke. Turn grill off it takes off. Could it be that the fire pot sucking most of the oxygen out of the shell leaving not much for the tube?
 
CharGriller Wood Pellet
AMNS
Treager Pellets
Left side of grill by vent.
When the grill is in it doesnt wanna smoke. Turn grill off it takes off. Could it be that the fire pot sucking most of the oxygen out of the shell leaving not much for the tube?
Just to clarify...are you using the orignial maze smoker or the tube smoker?  Maze = AMNS   Tube = AMNTS  

If it really is the maze, that's likely your problem.  I remember reading that Todd (inventor and owner of A-Maze-N Products) has said that there isn't enough oxygen in a pellet smoker for the maze smoker to function properly...which is the reason he developed the tube in the first place.

It you are using the tube, it still sounds as though it could be an oxygen deprivation situation.  I suggest you speak directly with Todd...he's the true expert, and a really good guy who will bend over backwards to help.

You can PM him here on the forums.  He's a member, username TJohnson.

Or you can contact him through his website at:

https://www.amazenproducts.com/

Red
 
Just to clarify...are you using the orignial maze smoker or the tube smoker?  Maze = AMNS   Tube = AMNTS 

If it really is the maze, that's likely your problem.  I remember reading that Todd (inventor and owner of A-Maze-N Products) has said that there isn't enough oxygen in a pellet smoker for the maze smoker to function properly...which is the reason he developed the tube in the first place.

It you are using the tube, it still sounds as though it could be an oxygen deprivation situation.  I suggest you speak directly with Todd...he's the true expert, and a really good guy who will bend over backwards to help.

You can PM him here on the forums.  He's a member, username TJohnson.

Or you can contact him through his website at:

https://www.amazenproducts.com/

Red
I sent Todd a message. It is the tube not the maze. Its the tube that extends from 12in to 18in. Ive only used it on the 12in setting. Hoping I can figure this all out
 
With the tube you should be good using it withnpit temps up to 285f.

Where are you placing the tube?

How are you lighting it?

What type of wood and brand of pellets are you using?
 
With the tube you should be good using it withnpit temps up to 285f.

Where are you placing the tube?

How are you lighting it?

What type of wood and brand of pellets are you using?

I use Traeger brand pellets.. I light with a propane torch and place on the left side of grill ontop of grates next to vent. My pellet hopper is on right side of grill. Vent on left side. I figured if it was an ogygen issue it should be close to vent. Problem with that is the smoke doesnt really see the meat.
 
How are you measuring pit temp?

How long do you torch the pellets and how long do you let them burn before blowing them out?

I have a pellet smoker/grill. I set it and forget it. I torch them until i get a good flame and wait 10mins or so. I prop the tube so it doesnt lose pellets and stays together.. i laid it down the first time and really had problems
 
Most pellet grills cycle temps and the controllers and therms are not accurate. My cousins Traeger is anywhere from 25-40 degrees higher than it is set at.

Your pit temp may be to high. Only way to test is with an accurate independent probe.

Is your exhaust wide open when you are running the pit?
 
Somehow i missed it was a pellet grill. I use the expanding tube in my GMG all the time with no issues collapsed or extended with temps (verified) up to 260.

I do use Lumberjack pellets, never used traeger pellets. Try microwaving the pellets to ensure there's no moisture in them. Only nuke them 20 sec at a time. Pellets can and will catch on fire in the nuker.

I place my tube along the back ledge in the pit as far to the left as possible. I want it far away from the chimney as i want the smoke to travel to vent out. I also made my own downdraft so the smoke cant escape as easy.

I agree on checking your pit temp, mine is way off. I go by my igrill2 or maverick 732with ambient probe to monitor pit temps.

Heres a pic of the tube along the back edge.

 
Somehow i missed it was a pellet grill. I use the expanding tube in my GMG all the time with no issues collapsed or extended with temps (verified) up to 260.

I do use Lumberjack pellets, never used traeger pellets. Try microwaving the pellets to ensure there's no moisture in them. Only nuke them 20 sec at a time. Pellets can and will catch on fire in the nuker.

I place my tube along the back ledge in the pit as far to the left as possible. I want it far away from the chimney as i want the smoke to travel to vent out. I also made my own downdraft so the smoke cant escape as easy.

I agree on checking your pit temp, mine is way off. I go by my igrill2 or maverick 732with ambient probe to monitor pit temps.

Heres a pic of the tube along the back edge.

I have an Accurite probe can I use that to test it?
 
Not familiar with that therm, but check it in ice water and boiling water to verify its calibrated correctly. Assuming this is a ambient probe not a food probe? Most food probes wont read higher temps correctly unless its a hybrid (food and ambient) probe.
 
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Most pellet grills cycle temps and the controllers and therms are not accurate. My cousins Traeger is anywhere from 25-40 degrees higher than it is set at.

Your pit temp may be to high. Only way to test is with an accurate independent probe.

Is your exhaust wide open when you are running the pit?
I set it to to 225° and my controller has two temps displayed. One is the set temp and one is the temp on the probe in the shell of the grill
 
What flavor of pellets are you using? Cherry, and some of the harder woods can be a bit cantankerous. You may need to blend in some softer varieties with the harder. Or you may need to dry the pellets.

Have you tried microwaving your pellets? Place what you are going to use in a shallow microwavable safe dish, thin layer as possible and microwave them for a minute or two. This will help remove any moisture that may be in them.

Have you tried using the pellet smoker with the pit not running? If so does it burn fine? If not try it and see how it burns.
 
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