A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER

I've been trying to get my A-Maz-N to work properly in my 120. What shelve location and other tips could you offer. Thx

I was having a hard time keeping it lit the first few times I used it, I was using the pellets that came with it and had tried it in my SMO55 and on my Traeger grill. It would go out in 10-20 minutes every time.
The first time I had success was when I tried different pellets (Cookshack Hickory) and burned it in the FEC120. So I assume its the pellets that came with it, I did notice when I was lighting it that some moisture would ooze out. I did not notice this with the Cookshack pellets

I put it on the bottom shelf and never opened the door until it quit smoking over 13 hours later.

Regardless of who's pellets you use, put a double batch on a cookie sheet and put them in your oven at 225 for about 30 mins to dry them out. I learned that as well.

I have done about 60lbs of bacon in my FEC100 with one and it was great. I took a small fan and placed it underneath the intake for the factory fan and it created just enough airflow to make a gentle draft of smoke in the FEC and keep the thing lit.

I also smoked on a very cold night so I put a hot plate on the bottom and turned it on and I had 85-95 degree box with constant smoke and it was great!

Have you tried using the A-Maz-N while running the FEC120 at 225-250 degrees ? That is what I've been trying to do and it seems it either goes out or starts on fire and burns up fast.

David, I didn't have any problems with the draft but good tip on the pellets, I read someone was microwaving then too.

Monte, try protecting it with an upside down foil pan with holes in it, that should help it from starting on fire. I may give that a try as well on my next cook.