I have purchased products from A-MAZN-Products. I actually have both the 12 inch tube and the maze (5 x
. The tube will provide smoke for about 4 to 6 hours and the maze will last a good 10 hours from my experience. I purchase the flavored pellets from the same company, but there are many different sources for pellets. The purpose is to increment the smoke within the pellet smoker as the use of the pellets as a fuel source may not generate sufficient smoke for someone's taste.
You are correct: I use a blow torch to start the pellets. I also use a blow torch to start my charcoal fires as well.
Other than flavored pellets, a tray or tube, and a blow torch, I cannot think of anything else you will need.
Occassionally, Todd, the owner, will have specials where you can have 10 to 20 per cent off. He did this on Memorial Day, Father's Day, and, I think that he had one on the 4th of July. So that will be a little savings. He also has other accessories such as the Maverick ET-732 for $59.99 and will ship for free. When he had the 20 per cent off for father's day, I purchased a second one for $47.00. He is a very good guy, call him and ask him for advice, or email him and he will get back to as soon as he can within a day or two. He stands behind his products and provides excellent customer service.
Hope this helps.
Ed