Bullseye Excessive Smoking on Initial Heat

[Todd H]

Just got this grill and went to do the initial burn. Turned it up to the recommended 400, filled the hopper about 3/4 full and put some pellets on the bottom as well. It started smoking a ton at only about 70 degrees. It doesn't seem like the auger or anything is blocked. I'm not sure what's going on. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks

-Todd

 

[C. Keeper]

Just got this grill and went to do the initial burn. Turned it up to the recommended 400, filled the hopper about 3/4 full and put some pellets on the bottom as well. It started smoking a ton at only about 70 degrees. It doesn't seem like the auger or anything is blocked. I'm not sure what's going on. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks

-Todd

Don't sweat it...They smoke at startup plus you have the oil from manufacturing. Give it a few cycles and enjoy your new grill!

 

[Greg Jones]

They all smoke like crazy at startup-it’s normal.

 

[Blues1]

Let it roll...

 

[sdynak]

Did you let it go or shut it down? It is normal to smoke quite a bit as it ignites the pellets. You can look for some You Tube videos of startup to compare. They are out there.

 

[Greg Jones]

I’ve got a video of my Bullseye on startup, but it’s over a minute long. Here is a short clip of my Bull on startup letting the smoke roll.

 

[sdynak]

This one starts around 3:00.. he also mentions he might have put a little too much in the pot. Maybe the same on your end.