Best way to start AMAZEN smoke tube

[zueth]

I have read the best way to start it is with a blow torch, what have others found? I have a new one coming on monday.

[TMB]

Blow torch work great and I have started them with a few drops of lighter fluid on the first couple of pellets and that work ok but the torch works best for me

[Pappymn]

Blow torch works for me

[TentHunteR]

Blow torch, and make sure your pit can get some air or you'll have a hard time keeping it lit.  Sometimes I will prop the lid open just a crack using a pellet or two.

[Agustine]

Take your tube smoker and fill it up to the amount you think you are going to need for your cook. Take those pellets and zap them in a microwave for 1 minute intervals. After the second zap keep a eye on the pellets as they tend to smoke. Nothing major but you need to watch them. This drys them out so lighting them is a no brainer. It does not matter if you bought the best pellets on the market they all have moisture in them making starting hard. I have been using this process for over 6 years now and it works. No more coming out to the smoker and seeing the tubesmoker not smoking

[TMB]

Take your tube smoker and fill it up to the amount you think you are going to need for your cook. Take those pellets and zap them in a microwave for 1 minute intervals. After the second zap keep a eye on the pellets as they tend to smoke. Nothing major but you need to watch them. This drys them out so lighting them is a no brainer. It does not matter if you bought the best pellets on the market they all have moisture in them making starting hard. I have been using this process for over 6 years now and it works. No more coming out to the smoker and seeing the tubesmoker not smoking

Good advice    I have been known to fill a tube up and leave it in the Rec Tec during warm up this does help  before lighting

[Roget]

I bought an AMAZEN tube a couple months ago & have never tried it out.
Thanx for the tips on how to start it when I do. 

[teesquare]

Take your tube smoker and fill it up to the amount you think you are going to need for your cook. Take those pellets and zap them in a microwave for 1 minute intervals. After the second zap keep a eye on the pellets as they tend to smoke. Nothing major but you need to watch them. This drys them out so lighting them is a no brainer. It does not matter if you bought the best pellets on the market they all have moisture in them making starting hard. I have been using this process for over 6 years now and it works. No more coming out to the smoker and seeing the tubesmoker not smoking

GREAT TIP!!!!

[zueth]

I have a MAPP blow torch, how long are hitting it with blow torch to get it started?  I think I hit mine too long.  Directions say 45 seconds, but I assume that is a regular blow torch.  I probably only did about 20 -30 seconds.

[TMB]

I have a MAPP blow torch, how long are hitting it with blow torch to get it started?  I think I hit mine too long.  Directions say 45 seconds, but I assume that is a regular blow torch.  I probably only did about 20 -30 seconds.

As long as you can get the pellets going good.   I find it helps to dry the pellets in the micowave or leave the tube with pellets in the cooker for a few mins while it's warming up then light'em

[zueth]

I have a MAPP blow torch, how long are hitting it with blow torch to get it started?  I think I hit mine too long.  Directions say 45 seconds, but I assume that is a regular blow torch.  I probably only did about 20 -30 seconds.

As long as you can get the pellets going good.   I find it helps to dry the pellets in the micowave or leave the tube with pellets in the cooker for a few mins while it's warming up then light'em

They had a good size flame burning.

[TMB]

I have a MAPP blow torch, how long are hitting it with blow torch to get it started?  I think I hit mine too long.  Directions say 45 seconds, but I assume that is a regular blow torch.  I probably only did about 20 -30 seconds.

As long as you can get the pellets going good.   I find it helps to dry the pellets in the micowave or leave the tube with pellets in the cooker for a few mins while it's warming up then light'em

They had a good size flame burning.

Not just a flame but you also need a good set of pellet coals giong to keep the burn going.   I find it takes a min or so to get good coals going depending on moister in pellets

[okie52]

Blow torch for me and I try to make sure  it stays on fire for about 10 minutes in an upright position.

I then place it on the back left area on my traeger Texan. That’s where it seems to get the most air flow.

[Lantern]

The microwave method plus a kitchen torch works for me.

[Jaxon]

Another good tip...
Don't put the tube full of pellets in the microwave, just the pellets.

I was going to assume you know this, but you know what happens...