Which size tube to pick?

[WaterRat]

Hey All,

I think I'm going to pick up an A-Maze-N Tube smoker. I have a PitBoss 440 (cu inch) pellet smoker so it's not all that big, which size tube would you recommend? Doing ribs and pork butt at 225°F I get enough smoke but I want a bit more for beef and really need more for chicken when running at 300°F+.

Thanks

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

I opted for the 12-18” expandable oval tube! I also have a 5X8 maze. The maze is best for cold smokes and the tube works best when I have the controller running the smoker. I have a PID controller on my Traeger so if I am running on a set temp the PID doesn’t generate a lot of smoke this supplemental smoke is required.

Pat

 

[Geebs]

Yup, get the 12-18". Glad I went with that option.

 

[WaterRat]

Thanks. Adjustable makes sense to me!

One more question, how do you like to position it: side, front, back- my vent is in the back so probably not the best choice?

 

[Traeger.Rage.BBQ]

I usually always position mine front to back in length all the way left. Though on a Traeger the RTD is there. The tube, if too close to the RTD does generate heat as the burn gets next to it and that can throw off the true temp in the chamber.

Pat