Traeger pellets in an A-Maze-N smoker ?

torg · 01-18-2012, 03:29 PM

Does anyone know if Traeger pellets work in the A-Maze-N smoker ? It would save me having to mail order for pellets if I could buy the Traeger pellets locally.

Thanks

NorthwestBBQ · 01-18-2012, 03:45 PM

I don't think they will.

Ron_L · 01-18-2012, 03:50 PM

We're talking about this thing, right?

http://www.amazenproducts.com/Produc...tCode=AMNPS5X8

I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't 'work'. All the pellets have to do in that thing is burn, and Traeger pellets burn as far as I know

JMSetzler · 01-18-2012, 03:52 PM

I have never tried pellets in mine but you should give it a try and see if it works. All I have used so far is the dust from Amazenproducts.....

torg · 01-18-2012, 03:58 PM

I will just go ahead and try it. The pellets don't look much different than the ones A-MAZE-N Products sell. If they work....I will report it.

JMSetzler · 01-18-2012, 04:27 PM

Which model of the A-MAZE-N smoker did you buy? I think they make one that is designed for pellets...

PitRow · 01-18-2012, 04:40 PM

As JM said, it depends on which model you bought. There is one that's specifically designed to burn pellets, plus the dust. The other (older) model only does the dust.

Either way though, you can make dust out of the pellets. Put them in a baking sheet and get them wet. Not sopping wet, but wet. Let them sit overnight and they'll turn into wet saw dust. Spread it out evenly and use a fan, or a slightly warm oven and dry it out. Once it's nice and dry it'll burn just fine in either model of AMNS.

On edit: if the dividing wall in your AMNS has vertical walls, then it's the older model made just for dust. If the walls are shaped like triangles, then it's the newer AMNPS that can handle both pellets and dust.

01-18-2012, 03:29 PM	#1
torg Found some matches. Join Date: 11-23-11 Location: Arcata, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Traeger pellets in an A-Maze-N smoker ? Does anyone know if Traeger pellets work in the A-Maze-N smoker ? It would save me having to mail order for pellets if I could buy the Traeger pellets locally. Thanks __________________ Terry-(modified NBBD -always a work in progress, OTS, smokey joe, little chief smoker,campfire)

01-18-2012, 03:45 PM	#2
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think they will. __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

01-18-2012, 03:50 PM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We're talking about this thing, right? http://www.amazenproducts.com/Produc...tCode=AMNPS5X8 I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't 'work'. All the pellets have to do in that thing is burn, and Traeger pellets burn as far as I know __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

01-18-2012, 03:52 PM	#4
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have never tried pellets in mine but you should give it a try and see if it works. All I have used so far is the dust from Amazenproducts..... __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

01-18-2012, 03:58 PM	#5
torg Found some matches. Join Date: 11-23-11 Location: Arcata, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks I will just go ahead and try it. The pellets don't look much different than the ones A-MAZE-N Products sell. If they work....I will report it. __________________ Terry-(modified NBBD -always a work in progress, OTS, smokey joe, little chief smoker,campfire)

01-18-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Which model of the A-MAZE-N smoker did you buy? I think they make one that is designed for pellets... __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

01-18-2012, 04:40 PM	#7
PitRow Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-31-11 Location: Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As JM said, it depends on which model you bought. There is one that's specifically designed to burn pellets, plus the dust. The other (older) model only does the dust. Either way though, you can make dust out of the pellets. Put them in a baking sheet and get them wet. Not sopping wet, but wet. Let them sit overnight and they'll turn into wet saw dust. Spread it out evenly and use a fan, or a slightly warm oven and dry it out. Once it's nice and dry it'll burn just fine in either model of AMNS. On edit: if the dividing wall in your AMNS has vertical walls, then it's the older model made just for dust. If the walls are shaped like triangles, then it's the newer AMNPS that can handle both pellets and dust. __________________ Mike Char-Broil Bandera \| A-Maze-n smoker \| Weber 18.5" OTS My Blog: Life In Pit Row Last edited by PitRow; 01-18-2012 at 05:02 PM..

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