Let's Talk BBQ
FORUM SPONSORS => A-MAZE-N PRODUCTS => Topic started by: zueth on March 24, 2018, 05:36:06 PM
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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.
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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
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Blow torch works for me
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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.
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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 :)
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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 :thumbup:
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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. :) :)
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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!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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The microwave method plus a kitchen torch works for me.
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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...
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Gee, Jack, do I want to know how you learned that?
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Gee, Jack, do I want to know how you learned that?
We all learn by experience. ::)
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Gee, Jack, do I want to know how you learned that?
We all learn by experience. ::)
YEP, kinda like pulling the lid off a Big Easy without the lid handle they provide :D :D :D :D :D ??? ??? ??? ??? Learned that the hard way years ago :thumbup:
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I lite almost all my fires, including my amazin tube, with a paper towel or 2 individually balled up tight and coated with oil. I've used veggie, canola, grapeseed, they all tend to work about the same. Light the paper towel after stuffing it in the tube and let it go. The oil slows the burn long enough to get the pellets going. I light my oak BBQ this way, my wood burning stove, campefires, you get the idea. Easy simple and works pretty much every time. Torch works great too though.
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There is also gel fire starter that works great. Available in squeeze bottles. The same stuff as the Sterno gel fuel cans used for chafing dishes.