A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Tube Smoker - Helpful Traeger Modifications

A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Smoke Tube

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I have the A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Smoke Tube. I sometimes use it to add extra smoke during a cook.  It worked real well when I made, ribs, Pulled pork, corn beef, Pork Loin and Pineapple.  I have never used it for cold smoking but some people have.  The first few times I used the Tube smoker it was hit or miss if would stay lit.  I have found by placing the opening towards the front of the grill once it was smoking I could push the pellets in with a metal poker and keep it burning (smoking).

I received the A-Maze-N Products 12 inch Tube Smoker as a present.  It seems to be the most popular one used on the Traeger Facebook user group pages.  Other people have talked about a Char Broil Tube smoker at target for 1/2 the price.

I use an inexpensive heat gun that I purchased at harbor freight to light my tube smoker.  I found this YouTube video very helpful when learning to light my smoker, 

How to Light your Tube Smoker

 

Ortech Digital Temperature Controller - Helpful Traeger Modifications

Ortech Digital Temperature Controller

When I first got my Traeger it had a very simple Temperature controller with only 3 settings, low medium and High.  I wanted a Digital Temperature Controller because I wanted the ability to set grill temperatures.  It has multiple settings Off, smoke, 180, 225, 250...375, High

I added the Ortech Digital Temperature Controller model Tr-100  because it is a good Controller at a reasonable price.  It has a  dial for P-Settings a feature not found in the Traeger Digital Temperature Controller.  The Ortech controller automatically does a shutdown cycle whenever you turn the grill off.