HELP MES 30 amnps won’t stay lit

[Smkryng]

I finally got the AMNPS and did a test run today. Decided I’d cold smoke some cheese while I’m at it but I can’t keep this thing lit. Pulled the chip tray and chip loader, light with a propane torch and let it burn till I’ve got a good solid 2 inches of coals and it still goes out. I’ve even got a computer fan rigged up blowing in the chip door, still no good. Pit boss mesquite pellets, dried in the microwave, 276 feet above sea level.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

Make sure the top vent is open. I haven't had problems with it making smoke with just the chip loader completely pulled out and the top vent 1/2 open.

 

[dog1234]

Been their did dat............. add a mailbox mod drill two 1" holes in door and all your troubles will go away. Trust me on this one........

 

[daveomak]

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[Smkryng]

Make sure the top vent is open. I haven't had problems with it making smoke with just the chip loader completely pulled out and the top vent 1/2 open.

My vent is wide open at the top and I’m even forcing air I. The chip loader, still won’t stay lit

 

[Smkryng]

Been their did dat............. add a mailbox mod drill two 1" holes in door and all your troubles will go away. Trust me on this one........

I was hoping not to have to fool with that. I’ve seen lots of people run this with no mods, may have to do this though. It’d be nice to smoke all night without having to babysit

 

[Smkryng]

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This may be in my future.

 

[Smkryng]

Well, I had to run to town and pick up my kids from the movies so I stopped by Walmart and discovered they sell the tube there but not the tray. Went ahead and got it. Worth a shot I figured. Brought it home, lit it up and it’s smokin like a freight train. Go figure, now if I could just get the tray to work!

 

[daveomak]

My AMNPS used to go out UNTIL !!!!! I added legs to increase air flow to the bottom...

 

[normanaj]

Well, I had to run to town and pick up my kids from the movies so I stopped by Walmart and discovered they sell the tube there but not the tray. Went ahead and got it. Worth a shot I figured. Brought it home, lit it up and it’s smokin like a freight train. Go figure, now if I could just get the tray to work!

This is a great mod for the tube:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/

 

[dog1234]

One other factor to consider. Humidity, I had plenty of issues with my pellets adsorbing moisture down here in South Louisiana. After reading insights form this site I discovered that issue was a big concern in my pellets staying lit. So I would suggest storing indoors in a cool dry place and in a sealed container like a Tupperware, or something similar. I use pond fish food containers. They are big a resalable. Consider this as an issue if you storing outdoors in original bag just rolled up, or something similar.

 

[Smkryng]

One other factor to consider. Humidity, I had plenty of issues with my pellets adsorbing moisture down here in South Louisiana. After reading insights form this site I discovered that issue was a big concern in my pellets staying lit. So I would suggest storing indoors in a cool dry place and in a sealed container like a Tupperware, or something similar. I use pond fish food containers. They are big a resalable. Consider this as an issue if you storing outdoors in original bag just rolled up, or something similar.

These actually came in a big plastic bag with a zip top and I store them inside. I thought moisture was the issue also but they burn fine in the tube.

 

[Smkryng]

This is a great mod for the tube:
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/u-bolt-mod-for-the-amnts.271846/

That mod looks like a good one!

 

[normanaj]

That mod looks like a good one!

It is.Basic and cheap.