I BROKE My Pellet Smoker...DON'T Do What I DID!

[@ntorres1966]

There is something that you didnt consider when replacing that bolt with a stainless one, that is the original bolt maybe a lower grade which if the auger gets stuck it shears to prevent burning out the motor.

[@howler781]

@ntorres1966, you are 100% CORRECT!!!! Same principle as using manufacturer"s shear pins on a snowblower. If the auger gets jammed, the bolt will snap before causing damage to the gear box, (or in this case), the electric motor.

[@ntorres1966]

I'm surprised that this dude hasn't commented on his big mistake.

[@GrillSergeant]

@@ntorres1966 I'm full of mistakes lol...sorry for the late reply I was out of state. What I did in this video was a redneck temporary fix so I could feed the family that night, but I did order a shear pin to replace the SS one I bought to replace the temp fix.

[@p.c-3314]

2 pellet tubes mixed with some wood chips are working perfect for me. High amount of smoke for 4 hours in the box and smoke ring like offset into the meat. Set your pellet on 225 and let time make the magic happen

[@reddog907]

I thought the same thing , but keep forgetting to try it , thanks for the reminder.

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

NO NO. use saw dust. or a smoke tube lol

[@muskyhunter47]

I have the elite. Great smoker when it works. The fan quit working called pit boss they said they would send me a new fan under warranty for free . I thought great. Called back 2 weeks later said they were waiting on a delivery from China. 2 months latter no fan still waiting on their delivery. I heard about a slow boat from China but this is getting ridiculous.

[@sandmanxx6049]

I'm in the same spot, kinda. Still waiting on a control board and fan on my BRAND NEW Titan. :( Over a month, I call them every week or two.

[@TrevorFullbright]

Lonestar grills is supposed to work with woodchips BUT they also sell a specific woodchip that is smaller than the average you find at the store. If you ever try it again maybe get the woodchips they sell

[@tedz.]

What he said!

[@hardflip9001]

I bought some of these and the first time I ran them my auger was screaming the entire time. Second time, the auger jammed up.

[@tedz.]

@@hardflip9001 I assume you have a Lone Star pellet grill? I do not, but this seemed like a great selling point. Thanks for the real-life experience with running the chips on the Lone Star.

[@hardflip9001]

@@tedz. I do not. I have a pit boss and I was running 50/50 pellets and chips

[@LarryKlempnauer]

does your Titan emit pellet dust from beneath the hopper when cooking

[@danarmstrong8299]

Ya the auger tube has holes in it, were does the dust go?

[@LarryKlempnauer]

@@danarmstrong8299 Ive used LSG wood chips in my Titan and they don't work. The do work good in my LSG pellet grill

[@sandmanxx6049]

Yes, there are dust drain holes along the auger tube on the Titan.

[@tct9mm151]

A smoke tube would’ve been a lot easier. GREAT VIDEO.

[@averagemodeler]

i use 2 smoke tubes when i need that extra smoke. but, i also have an offset for those times i really want smoke.

[@Indianear7]

I bet that if you check with Pitt Boss they will tell you to use a shear pin, not a bolt. Most likely they sell them.

[@bobbicatton]

Yikes! You're lucky the little bolt snapped so the motor didn't burn up. Nice save, Andrew👍😊

[@robertwoods4457]

Do what I did with the chips. Put them in a blender and break them down and it breaks them down ALOT.

[@reddog907]

Greta idea I was thinking what could I use to reduce their size.

[@mattman8822]

Pitboss, reqtec, or campchef? Any comments?

[@sandmanxx6049]

I'm hoping he orders the correct pin at some point to replace his fix, just in case. However, might be waiting a month or 3 seeing as how everything is on backorder.

[@k1llerdir]

Lone star grilz can use wood chips but the wood chips the recommend is are small than the ones you used in today's video.

[@MadPick]

What a great video, thank you for making it! I'm impressed by how accessible that auger is, though, that's super nice.

[@Swans_And_Ducks]

Errr, smoke tube?

[@MrMnmn911]

Yeah. There's are BIG reason to follow the DO NOT instructions of the manufacuter.

[@johngardner5648]

I love my pit boss titan. Cook atleast 3 times a week on it

[@northernhumidor5615]

Smoke tube?

[@dogman807]

Why not make a smokers that can use small pieces of wood? Because we make more money by selling you saw dust in a pellet. 😂😂

[@RaymondSimons]

Why not soak the wood chips in water while it's on the grates

[@gharv1313]

Wow Andrew live a learn 😂! At least you stayed calm and tackled the problem. Good experiment anyway! Cheers brother 🍻

[@SonicBoomC98]

I saw a video last year of a brand of pellets Mad Scientist thought gave him more smoke flavor than other brands. I might have to go back and find it. But I think i agree with some in the comments. A smoke box or tube would have been a better move.

[@igotJesus88]

That’s what you get for not making offset videos yet 😂

[@meredithmcdaniel2640]

Thanks for the awesome video. I learned alot

[@JimCook]

Don't use the chips, use the shredded stuff.

[@AskTodd-v7o]

Dude add a smoke tube.... it's a wholly smoke thing

[@davidb478]

Maybe next time put it in a blender to make it smaller the wood chips

[@berardia4]

Actually should work but should break up the chips finer.

[@lonestarsmoked]

Thank you grill Sargent for doing that so I don't.

[@chinlebbq1]

Good try, I guess.😅😅😅

[@TheGrillSergeant]

so close to 100k 🔥

[@TheGrillSergeant]

rip