Anyone use wood pellets in their MES?

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I used my AMNPS in my old gen MES 30" for the first time last weekend. It took a little bit of tinkering to get the airflow just right, but once I got it dialed in, it worked great--like always.
 
Wow! I learned something new today, I didn't know Tod started making a tube version pellet smoker too. Anyway, I use the 6x6 AMNS for all my cold smoking needs. Have not had a need to use one for use with hot smoking.
 
OK----Strictly my opinion on the Tube. It should be used on the bigger smokers. Puts out too much smoke for an MES.

I use the 5 X 8 AMNPS with pellets for any smoke over 180 degrees, and my AMNS with dust for smokes under 180 smoker temp.

Those two are the most important tools in my bag-o-tricks!!!

Bear
Thanks for the tip Bear. I read this a couple of weeks ago after ordering the Tube first. I find that the 5 X 8 AMNPS is just what the doctor ordered, perfect. I will now order the AMNS for slow cooks an chicken and the like.
 
I've used pellets with fair results. I've also mixed pellets and chips and that has also worked. They do seem to smolder faster than chips. Now I pretty much only use an AMAZE-N-SMOKER  with pellets unless it's a very short smoke,(less than two hours) then I'll use the chip tray and wood chips.
 
That's the way I recommend using the Smoke Daddy. You can use wood-chips, woodchucks, twigs,pellets or a mixture of all of them. Sawdust is not recommended. It works like a small chimney,too small of fuel will choke it off and not burn properly. The small air pump keeps it lit. If you are looking for a versatile smoke generator for your home made or exciting smoker, check out the Smoke Daddy. It easily attaches to the outside of your smoker.The Smoke Daddy is not a sawdust smoker.http://www.smokedaddyinc.com
Now woodchucks, that would produce some interesting smoke, yes indeed.  LOL
 
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Thanks for the tip Bear. I read this a couple of weeks ago after ordering the Tube first. I find that the 5 X 8 AMNPS is just what the doctor ordered, perfect. I will now order the AMNS for slow cooks an chicken and the like.
Dray,

Don't use an AMNS for any smoke over 200*. It could cross over and the whole thing will burn out in less than an hour. I use the AMNS for sausage, cheese, fish, etc.

Chicken is usually done at 275* in an MES with an AMNPS.

Bear
 
Since I am totally new at this - it is a basic question about the AMNPS and amazen products for use in the electric smokers.  I have the MES 30 with the digital display and remote - do you take out the chip tray and then put the amazen product in its place?  It seems like it wouldn't fit as the tray is quite small and fits snuggly.  How would you add pellets - with the chip loader?  If not, I would assume you have to open the door - thus losing heat. Can someone explain?  Thanks
 
Dray,

Don't use an AMNS for any smoke over 200*. It could cross over and the whole thing will burn out in less than an hour. I use the AMNS for sausage, cheese, fish, etc.

Chicken is usually done at 275* in an MES with an AMNPS.

Bear
[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The Tube and the 5 x 8 AMNPS should cover all my smoking needs in the MES40 it seems. Good info![/font]
I've used pellets with fair results. I've also mixed pellets and chips and that has also worked. They do seem to smolder faster than chips. Now I pretty much only use an AMAZE-N-SMOKER  with pellets unless it's a very short smoke,(less than two hours) then I'll use the chip tray and wood chips.
I like this suggestion also John. That means on a short smoke I will only have to fill the chip tray maybe once or twice in 2 hours.
 
Since I am totally new at this - it is a basic question about the AMNPS and amazen products for use in the electric smokers.  I have the MES 30 with the digital display and remote - do you take out the chip tray and then put the amazen product in its place?  It seems like it wouldn't fit as the tray is quite small and fits snuggly.  How would you add pellets - with the chip loader?  If not, I would assume you have to open the door - thus losing heat. Can someone explain?  Thanks
B, morning.... the AMNS etc. are lit with a torch and left to smolder/smoke on their own....  to the left of the chip tray is usually where they are placed....  do not  place them on heating elements....  some folks build a modification to put them in.....  Check the link below.... click on it to open it....     Dave

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...0-new-pictures-for-attaching-elbow-to-mailbox
 
B, morning.... the AMNS etc. are lit with a torch and left to smolder/smoke on their own....  to the left of the chip tray is usually where they are placed....  do not  place them on heating elements....  some folks build a modification to put them in.....  Check the link below.... click on it to open it....     Dave

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...0-new-pictures-for-attaching-elbow-to-mailbox
I just visited the link....AWESOME....where is that drill? My wife says I buy stuff just to mess it up, here I go again!!!
 
I just visited the link....AWESOME....where is that drill? My wife says I buy stuff just to mess it up, here I go again!!!
If you don't modify stuff, it's just like the rest of them.....  Go ahead.......   make yours special.......  I always do....     
 
[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The Tube and the 5 x 8 AMNPS should cover all my smoking needs in the MES40 it seems. Good info![/font]
Actually I wasn't talking about the tube. IMO the tube puts out too much smoke for my MES 40.

5 X 8 AMNPS burns pellets beautifully at any smoker temp.

They say it burns dust good too, but I never tried it, because I also have an AMNS, which burns dust perfectly in smoker temps below about 180*/200*.

Bear
 
Yes -thank you. I think your modifications are little more than I am willing and/or capable of doing!!  I was talking about the pellets the 5x8- which is not the tube but a tray. Does it also go to the side of the chip tray?  Do you still use the chip tray as well then?  Or just leave the chip tray in but empty.  Do you use the pellets for everything or just things that take a long time?

Appreciate the help. Thanks

Becky
 
Yes -thank you. I think your modifications are little more than I am willing and/or capable of doing!!  I was talking about the pellets the 5x8- which is not the tube but a tray. Does it also go to the side of the chip tray?  Do you still use the chip tray as well then?  Or just leave the chip tray in but empty.  Do you use the pellets for everything or just things that take a long time?

Appreciate the help. Thanks

Becky
The 5 X 8 was designed to fit on the bars to the left of the chip burner, in the older MES 30 and MES 40.

I never use my chip burner. I leave it in & empty.

I use the AMNPS (pellets) for everything that needs a smoker temp higher than 180*, and the AMNS (dust) for anything below 180*, like cheese & Bacon.

Bear
 
Thanks!  That was very helpful. I decided to call and talk to Todd and he was very helpful. Will definitely plan on ordering it. 
 
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