Where To Put Amazen Tube Smoker

Check their web http://www.amazenproducts.com/Articles.asp?ID=238

Their manual and FAQs are there. They do contain words go of caution. They do caution you not to place directly above or near an open flame. THere is also a link to ask questions. I have used this and they are welling to answer questions.
John

I was using the lowest shelf position till I received a tip from one of our forum members. Now I use a metal paint tray and place the pan on the drip pan...opposite angle to create a level surface. I place the tube smoker in the paint pan.

I just use a cooling rack and lay it on top of that. Just set it on the bottom of the smoker in front of the firepot. Mine is the 18" version.

Thanks to all for the replies.
MaxQ, Do you then cover or tent your tube smoker to keep the food drippings from getting all over it?

I put mine on the bottom across the front as far away from the fire pot (on left) with lit side of tube on right. It is under the deflector so it doesn't get dripped on. Never had a fire (yet)!

Do you guys that use the tube feel that you get sufficient quantity and/or quality of smoke?

Also, I'm curious if you still cook two stage or kick up the heat and let the tube make the smoke?

I put mine 90 degrees to the one shown in the picture, parallel to the grease drain thing...

I'm still doing the two stage, and seems like more smoke flavor using the tube, especially with ribs and chicken...

I'm toying with a way to burn the tube at the top of the smoker rather than the bottom... seems like there would be less smoke loss via the flue on the way up... But I don't want ash dropping on my food...

@ DQ ~

Lighting both ends generates a considerable amount of smoke. I taste a definate difference when smoking loin backs in the 250 - 275 range.

I've yet to 2 stage a PB or brisket yet using the tube, but will be anxious to try when I return to Vermont.

I don't two stage smoke. I get 5 hours of smoke when I light one end of the 18 inch tube. It adds smoke flavor but not too much. I use blended pellets (hickory/oak or cherry/oak) in the tube as 100% hickory/cherry are more likely to go out. Do I need it all of the time? No. But how often do you get to use a blow torch?