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what is the best tool to cut the hole in the back of the mail box? and does anyone have a link to the best maill box to use from Lowes or HD?
If you have a good hole saw set that's what I would use. Not sure about the mailbox - sorry - I am using a throw away roaster pan...what is the best tool to cut the hole in the back of the mail box? and does anyone have a link to the best maill box to use from Lowes or HD?
bruce..... that is the Amazin Smoker.... T Johnson, on this forum, designed and builds them.... You use a torch to light the fuel and it smolders once you blow out the flames.... It is the best thing since sliced bread for adding smoke to your smoker.....What do you use to get the chips started in the mailbox? And what do you use to keep them going?
Mod-where did you get that little smoker box?
Hi Dave, thanks for the reply. I didn't drill any holes in the front. I wasn't sure if I would need vent holes or not. After posting, I did try running it with the front cover slightly open and I got better results. I'm pretty sure it is an airflow issue like you said. When the mes is hot it does a really good job of sucking the smoke out. But as it cools off, it looks like I really do need a bit more air flow. I will add a few vent holes on the front.How many vent holes in the mailbox ??? What may be happening, the warm MES is causing an increased convection draft.... Turn the heat on for a bit in the MES so it will warm and start a draft... When it gets to 80 ish, turn it off.... the increased draft should continue, diluting the smoke to TBS..... That is the first thought that came to mind.... If it is really cold where you are at, higher elevation, place the AMNPS inside the smoker.... the heat it generates will increase the draft.... Remember to keep the exhaust vent wide open.... Let us know what you found out....
Dave
Rich, Afternoon.... Hey, that sounds good to me.... The diameter of the pipe is fairly important due to loss of flow due to friction on the side wall of the pipe... I used 3" flex pipe and elbows because it fits perfectly in the MES 30 and no mods were needed to the MES..... I don't think Pops will mind if you use an ammo can... You can start a new fad.... You might be able to go from the can to the MES using just a flex elbow ?? Take pics so we can see it..... DaveI have a question regarding the mail box mod.
How important is the diameter size of the pipe going from the mail box to the smoke chamber?
I have an old army ammo can that measures 7" H x 5.5" W X 11" and my amps pellet smoker fist fine inside of it. I would like to use this for my smoker mod.
My thought would be to lay the ammo box on its side, so the lid actally swings open like a door, and then put my smoke tube out the top and into my smoker.
does this sound warkable?
Thanks Rich