What is the mailbox mod?

[JLeonard]

He doesn't use a mailbox .

True. But he does have pretty detailed instructions as to where he places his pellet tube and etc. Thought that might help Fish out.
Jim

 

[cmayna]

Found some pics of my mailbox mod to my MES40. Same can be done with the MES40.

Aluminum box and tubing.

MB, earning it's keep, smoking fish

Since the OP has a tube, here's a pic that I've done with a couple of my tubes so I could use it in the mailbox. Made this steel rod tube holder that raises the tube up off the floor of the mailbox and prevents it from rolling around.

Also note that for such applications, I would not fill the tube full. Too much smoke. Instead, fill the tube half way, turn it horizontally and shake it left to right vigorously keep one of your hands covering the tube's main opening. Perfecto!!

Oops, just realized the OP has a square tube. No concerns about it rolling around but would still be nice to make a support stand that will raise it off the floor of the mailbox for air circulation. I would also hold from filling it up as I mentioned above.

Now, here's a link to a recent thread I did attaching a small mailbox to a MES30. I use a tray in this small mailbox. Don't know if a square tube would fit, especially if you add a support stand.

Smoked Salmon Bellies.......MES30

As some may remember, I recently obtained a dead MES 30 from Craigslist. Replaced the shot 800 watt element with a 1200 watter. Controlled by a Auber PID, starting out at 125*, ending at 145* I attached a small mailbox mod with the help and guidance from tallbm (THANK YOU SIR!!). This is...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[Fish'nSmoke]

Cmayna, i like the idea of a stand for the tube. Ive wondered if I could fill it half way and not jam pack it full. I will do that for sure. I was tempted to leave the door cracked it put out so much smoke! I wanted Smokey cheese but gosh it was really smokey!

 

[Winterrider]

Only need from clamp

Mailbox mod

 

[campfirestu]

Responding to an old post here...

you don't necessarily need a large pipe going into your smoker.

I use 3/4'' pipe and a small venturi pump to transfer the smoke from the smoke box into the smoker. The variable (fish tank) air pump is how I regulate the smoke.

This is how store-bought smoke generators work.

 

[Winterrider]

That's great, however the 3" fits perfectly in the chip tube. Done deal, no pump needed.

 

[cmayna]

Yup for 3". Way toooo easy

 

[campfirestu]

3/4'' step drill vs a 3'' hole saw made my choice easy.

Plus the 25 buck air pump has a knob on it that lets me control the smoke flow.

At the end of the day do what works for you

Happy Smoking...Campfirestu