Too Windy for Pellets?

[Bud J]

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this...

I have a Char Broil 30” Electric and yesterday I used Amazen tray & pellets . It was very windy and two channels burned down in an hour. I suspect that since two air holes in bottom side of smoker produced lots of air due to wind, this may be the reason.
So my question is this...Is it better to block the air holes a little (not top vents) or should I put some kind of wind blocker on that side of the smoker?

 

[Brokenhandle]

I would try some type of wind block or diverter...have had the same problem with my mes 30 and mailbox mod

Ryan

 

[GaryHibbert]

Yep, a wind blocker will work great.
Gary

 

[Winterrider]

Yes a wind deflector. Too much wind could ignite pellets and cause a situation.