#876 Is built and ready to burn...

cowdog

New member
Received and got #876 put together. Unfortunately it is pouring down rain, so I had to get it together inside the house. This is where it will sit until tomorrow and I can finally get the initial burn completed. Thanks to BPS and MAK.

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CarterQ

Moderator
A perfect centerpiece for your living room! Hopefully the weather clears up and you can get to smoking. Congrats and welcome to the MAK family!
 

Chili Head

New member
It sure is pretty.. Congrats on your new baby!
Open the front door to vent the livingroom and fire it up! She wont mind! :p
 

cowdog

New member
Sky finally cleared. Out on the deck, plugged in and running the initial burn. I really enjoyed seeing the smoke pour out of this tank. May not have come out in the picture very clear.

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cowdog

New member
One thing. This is a question of ignorance since I have never personally seen a pellet cooker in action, but, it seemed to take a long time for the first pellets to begin dropping into the ignitor area. Like 5-10 minutes. And even longer to fill enough to catch. I got impatient and put a handful in so the amount came up to the bottom of the ignitor rod. However, once it got going, it didn't take long to heat up. Last check she is running at 495! Very happy to see that!
 
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squirtthecat

New member
Yep, the first time that is normal. It has to 'prime' the auger with a load of pellets first. It should fire up within 2 or so minutes from now on..
 
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