Pellet smoker start up

[(Blake)]

Am looking at a slightly used Grilla Silverbac and when he started it smoked as if if was on fire. Smoke coming from every orifice. is this typical on pellet smokers in the price range of $1000

[Skip]

Sometimes they do that. I wonder if the firebox was vacuumed out before it was lit? IMO-I have better luck vacuuming that out before lighting, especially after a long low and slow cook.

[(Blake)]

I am going to but it and I will clean everything out and see what happens. Thank you

[RanchoStarvo]

Am looking at a slightly used Grilla Silverbac and when he started it smoked as if if was on fire. Smoke coming from every orifice. is this typical on pellet smokers in the price range of $1000

Did it make a "pop"? This is common when there is a gap in the fuel. Meaning, let's say you run out of fuel, and a couple minutes later you fill the hopper. The auguer was still spinning that whole time. When all the pellets eventually hit a red hot plate, it the pellets will immediately combust, instead of smolder and flame out.

During this time, you might see flames shooting out underneath the grill or deflector.

[Deaf Arty]

My GMG DB smokes everywhere until it gets up to about 150 or so. Once the new fire gets established it puts out nice thin blue smoke from the chimney and nowhere else. Did the smoke level out after about 10 minutes or so?

[(Blake)]

No it only ran for 5 minutes just so he could show me it worked. I am going to try it and i'll see what happens Thanks