Wood Catching on fire!!

[Paul Case Luca]

Interesting.

Recall another post or blog on a different site I believe from when I was just deciding whether to buy the SI3. It said the mod he did and very much enjoyed was drilling out the inlet at the bottom of the unit to effectively double the area.

I didn't put much stock in it... But curious if anyone heard of this???

 

[DivotMaker]

I read that, Steve.  It was in reference to using the AMNPS in the SI (Amazin Pellet Smoker).  Drilling the bottom hole larger, for the stock element, would make flare-ups worse by far.  There is a very controlled amount of air entering the smoke box through the small hole in the bottom, so introducing twice as much would allow twice the "fuel" to the smoldering wood...and, poof!  Several tried to discourage that guy from drilling out his unit, but I think he eventually did in order to just use the AMNPS  exclusively.  Might as well just buy a box and AMNPS if you're going to do that!

 

[Spresso]

one more thing you can do is put  some aluminum foil at the bottom of the smoke box.  it will restrict the airflow and put a bit of insulation between the pieces of wood and the heating element.
works for me.  and make sure you place the chunks where the smoke box is the coolest.
Zed

 

[DivotMaker]

Hey Zed, glad to see you around here again!  Been awhile! ;D

 

[Spresso]

thanks Tony...
i'm feeling guilty  :'(
I will post a bit on your calling members thread...

 

[swthorpe]

Thanks for the tip, Zed.  I will try that the next time out, along with raising the temp slow.