Bella CSG Help!

[agcrock2005]

I've used it 3 times now and can't seem to get it to last very long.  I saw a 2 Guys & A Cooler video where he was able to get his to work for 8 or 9 hours.  Mine seems to die out after 2-3 hours.  Any advice is appreciated!  I simply used the 1/2 wood chip/1/2 pellet mixture that was sent to me with the product.  Thanks for help.

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[old sarge]

Did you get the lid wheel with your bella?  See the link:
https://www.smokin-it.com/product-p/bsmkgenwheel.htm

You don't say whether you used up a full load of chips/pellets or only had a partial load during the 2-3 hour burn.  You did not say anything about the possibility of moisture extinguishing the burn which would be noticeable on the underside of the lid.    Some folks have had to relight and adjust the air flow till they had it dialed in. Some had the medium packed so tight that air was cut off. Tough for successful users to help on minimal info.

[agcrock2005]

I was hoping people would tell me how they do it successfully so that I can try to mimic that rather than talking about how I did it incorrectly.  As with everything else I've purchased from Smokin-it, there are very few instructions on how to actually use the product so I relied on a couple YouTube videos showing how someone else used the product.  The lid did have some liquid on the underside when I noticed it was extinguishing itself so the second time I used it I tried leaving it slightly open.  Third time I opened even more.  I adjusted several times throughout the cook trying to get better airflow.  When I would empty the generator out there were several pellets and chips that hadn't been lit so it's obviously an airflow thing but hoping someone could tell me how they operate this successfully.  The two videos I've found don't even have damper on the lids of theirs so they're not helpful when it comes to this issue.

[old sarge]

Pellets will swell as they absorb moisture either during a smoke or from less than adequate storage.  Try just chips which are dryer from the outset. Small chips. If you are wanting to use pellets, keep them in an airtight container.  Also, make sure to clean the bella per the instructions after each use. Keep the air pump at max flow for 10 or more minutes to ensure you have a good burn going as per the instructions.  Also, the humidity in the air where you live will be drawn in during use. Tinker with it till you get what you want.