Author Topic: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator  (Read 30779 times)

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #30 on: January 16, 2015, 06:25:19 PM »
I'm glad you got it going.

I have similar high-temp issues in the #4 except with the original sawdust smoker and A-Maze-N's dust.
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #31 on: January 16, 2015, 08:03:57 PM »
8:00
9 hours in and still going strong.
14 degrees outside and calm...smoker temp...86
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #32 on: January 16, 2015, 09:06:06 PM »
9:00
10 hours and still going....it should wind-down sometime between now and 12 hours...I'll try to check every half hour...unless I doze off.
I haven't opened the smoker since 4:00 when I took the pic and don't intend to until morning.
Currently, 12 degrees outside and calm...84 degrees in the smoker.
« Last Edit: January 16, 2015, 09:08:30 PM by DiggingDogFarm »
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #33 on: January 16, 2015, 09:36:36 PM »
9:30
10 1/2 hours in.
Still smoking along.
11 degrees outside and 81 in the smoker
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #34 on: January 16, 2015, 10:03:31 PM »
10:00
11 hours in and still putting out smoke.
10 degrees outside and calm.
79 degrees in the smoker.
~Martin

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #35 on: January 16, 2015, 10:18:23 PM »
Just curious... Martin, you were having temp issues earlier.  Has anyone tried adding a big pan of ice between the meat and the AMNPS, like we do with the cold smoke plate?  Seems like it would help keep the temp down 10-20°, but not sure - that's why I ask.  Also, if you partially covered the shelf you put the ice pan on with foil, it would make the ice last longer, wouldn't it?
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #36 on: January 16, 2015, 10:24:36 PM »
That would help with the temperature issue, but create other issues..issues with moisture mainly...but it would also generally complicate things.
I like to be able to just light the A-Maze-N and walk away from 12 hours of cold smoke without worry...possible with the most basic model but not so easy with the others.
~Martin

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #37 on: January 16, 2015, 10:32:44 PM »
Didn't think about moisture, and possible dripping, Martin.  One other question - I've read some folks using an aquarium air pump, with a variable pressure adjustment, through the drain hole, to add airflow.  What's your thoughts on that?
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #38 on: January 16, 2015, 10:41:57 PM »
Yeah, the dripping is the major problem....I could cold smoke all day every day (and night) in some of the drum smokers and the like that I have...but the condensation and the dripping of stuff off the ceiling and other complications are why I looked for an insulated smoker.
Some folks have experimented with the aquarium pumps, including myself, for extra air, mainly...thinking that lack of air was the major issue...trouble is, extra air means more heat. :) I think the main issue that sometimes makes it so hard for folks to keep these smoke generators burning is moisture...not lack of air.

10:30
Still smokin'.
8 degrees outside and calm...77 degrees in the smoker.
« Last Edit: January 16, 2015, 10:44:32 PM by DiggingDogFarm »
~Martin

NDKoze

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3008
  • Gregg - Fargo, ND
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #39 on: January 16, 2015, 10:52:00 PM »
Well, my Cheese smoke is done.

The temp stayed at 65-70 pretty much the whole time.

I tried to smoke until I got some color, but the cheese didn't ever really take on much color. So, I ended up smoking for 5 hours. I hope I didn't over smoke them.

They're all packaged up and in the fridge. They were cool to the touch right out of the smoker and didn't look like they got a lot of color. They definitely smell smoky though. Hopefully some mellowing in the fridge will do them good.
Gregg - Fargo, ND
Smokin-It #3 (purchased in 2014) that replaced a Masterbuilt XL (ugh) and a 10+ Year-Old Big Chief (still used for fish), and few others over the years, along with variety of Weber Gas/Charcoal Grills, Anova Sous Vide, etc. devices.

DivotMaker

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10988
  • Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D!
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #40 on: January 16, 2015, 11:04:00 PM »
Thanks for the clarification, Martin!  Like I said - I don't know much about the AMNPS, so I'm eager to learn!

Gregg - the cheese looks...like cheese. ;)   Just kidding!  You can see some darkening.  Trust me - with 5 hours in the smoke, it will definitely be smoky enough!  As it sits in the fridge, the smoke will penetrate deep into the cheese.  Not sure why this "mellowing" happens, but would like to know.  Guess I'll have to do a little research! ;)

A few days from now, I bet that cheese will be phenomenal!
Tony from NW Arkansas
"Official Smokin-It Test Pilot"
Smokin-It Model 1, 2D conversion, and 3D
Auber PID, NexGrill 896 6-burner, CharBroil Big Easy, Anova Precision Cooker w/WiFi
Wife, Son and One REALLY Big Dog!

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #41 on: January 16, 2015, 11:05:08 PM »
11:00
Still smoking.
12 hours of smoke.
I did open it up real quick and it is almost done.
8 degrees outside and calm...75 degrees in the smoker...that's before opening.
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #42 on: January 16, 2015, 11:38:44 PM »
11:30 and it's definitely finished.
I'll take a pic of it tomorrow...unless an asteroid hits or the like...LOL
~Martin

DiggingDogFarm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 223
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #43 on: January 17, 2015, 01:51:48 PM »
After the burn....
~Martin

old sarge

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4046
Re: A-MAZE-N Cold Smoke Generator
« Reply #44 on: January 17, 2015, 06:37:02 PM »
Appears to me that both the cheese and the sawdust burn were both successful. Congratulations to you both!
David from Arizona
US Army 70 - 95
SI 3D & Big Red Controller
CS 066
Lodge Sportsman Grill
Weber Kettle
Ducane Meridian 42 inch Grill
LEM MaxVac 1088A
LEM Big Bite #8 Grinder
Chef's Choice 665 and Rival Slicers
Old Hickory Knives
InstantPot Duo80 Plus