Smoker boxes and tubes

[Smoke'n Hot]

Greetings fellow pellet heads! If I wanted to jack up the smoke do you suggest those smoker boxes they sell at lowes? if so, do you place on the very bottom ? I have heard of smoker tubes as well. What's the difference between the boxes and tubes? Thanks

 

[Wslayer]

I personally use either the tube or tray. Seems to be enough additional smoke for our liking.

 

[Smoke'n Hot]

I personally use either the tube or tray. Seems to be enough additional smoke for our liking.

Great. Where do you place it? I have a RT 700.

 

[Waterboy]

I use a tub and place it on the grate between the RTD probe and the meat. That way the smoke is drawn across the meat as it heads to the smoke stack.

 

[Smoke'n Hot]

I use a tub and place it on the grate between the RTD probe and the meat. That way the smoke is drawn across the meat as it heads to the smoke stack.

Do you have a picture of said tub? I am assuming you have wood chips in it? what I don't understand though is cellulose ignites at 451F so how does just sticking some wood chips in there say at 220 make more smoke ? would one not need to place it on the drip pan or in the bottom on the far side of the combustion box? Santa Clause brought me the grill the week before Christmas and I have used it a lot to cook alll sorts stuff from fish to poultry to brisket. I want to kick up the smoke some.

 

[Waterboy]

Different use but same principle. This is from a cheese smoke I did a couple of weeks ago but I place the tube in about the same spot when cooking. I use pellets but I havre used a combination of pellets and wood chips as well. You light the pellets and let them burn for 5-10 minutes then blow out the flame and it smolders on its own. You can get different size tubes for longer burns. Mine goes about 4 hours when full.

 

[Smoke'n Hot]

Different use but same principle. This is from a cheese smoke I did a couple of weeks ago but I place the tube in about the same spot when cooking. I use pellets but I havre used a combination of pellets and wood chips as well. You light the pellets and let them burn for 5-10 minutes then blow out the flame and it smolders on its own. You can get different size tubes for longer burns. Mine goes about 4 hours when full.View attachment 8701

Thanks !

 

[Wslayer]

I place mine front left by the probe outlet and leave that open for fresh air.

 

[Wslayer]

If using the tray you can use either pellets or dust. I use dust mostly. If using pellets, I recommend microwaving first. 1 min, allow to cool a few min, then 1 more min. Watch them so they don't ignite

 

[mooncusser2k]

If using the tray you can use either pellets or dust. I use dust mostly. If using pellets, I recommend microwaving first. 1 min, allow to cool a few min, then 1 more min. Watch them so they don't ignite

Don't forget the disclaimer to not microwave them in the tray or tube.

 

[Buckeye smoker]

I sealed my lid and put a grommet in the probe port..I place mine left side rear, lengthwise..uses the fan air*

 

[Smoke'n Hot]

I sealed my lid and put a grommet in the probe port..I place mine left side rear, lengthwise..uses the fan air*

Where did you find the high temp gromet? auto parts store?

 

[Tempoman18]

I place mine front left by the probe outlet and leave that open for fresh air.

That’sa great idea!

 

[fullhouse32]

I sealed my lid and put a grommet in the probe port..I place mine left side rear, lengthwise..uses the fan air*

Can you sure some pictures and what product you used- thank you

 

[Buckeye smoker]

This is the seal alot of people use...I did my lid and had enough leftover to do the hopper lid (for hell of it)..I'll look for pics.
https://www.amazon.com/LavaLock-Performance-gasket-smoker-STICK/dp/B01F9FE60K.
Here's the grommet. You have to enlarge the whole and remove the probe door. Dbl check the size you need*..this is just a link for brand. And I'd suggest cutting the probe door and leaving the rivet in possibly.
https://www.amazon.com/Impresa-Prod...ocphy=9015054&hvtargid=pla-491664911709&psc=1

 

[Buckeye smoker]

@fullhouse32 here ya go..

 

[fullhouse32]

@Buckeye smoker thank you. I like what you did with the hopper lid.
Love American flag in the reflection.