Recent content by china cowboy

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    MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

    Haven't been able to find a straight steel mailbox for a reasonable price.  What would be lower risk galvanized or aluminum? 
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    MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

    I'm shopping for supplies for my mailbox mod. I'm a bit of a food safety nut. What would be the safest, low risk material, for the mailbox? Aluminum or straight steel? I understand galvanized steel is not reactive until 400F and that the heat of the AMNPS would be well below this but my line...
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    AMPNS Low Output

    @Chef JimmyJ  interesting.  I'll give it a try. 
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    AMPNS Low Output

    @mosparky -- door opens to the right, chip loader is to right and exhaust is top right back. Pic is attached.
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    AMPNS Low Output

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    AMPNS Low Output

    I have read quite a few article on the AMPNS and have even called the manufacturer but am still having trouble.   I have no problem getting the pellets lit.  Followed the directions and it works like a charm the problem is that there isn't that much smoke produced.  I have even lighted both...
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    God Bless Texas

    A new smoker here in Texas.  I own a 30 MES Gen 1 (I believe control in back exhaust on top with remote). I have been lurking on this forum quite a bit and have found it amazingly helpful!!  Thanks all in advance for your hospitality for new smokers like me.  
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