Pellet Bin Burning?

[bbqLuv]

It seems to me that opening up the grill will increase airflow and feed oxygen to the flames. Just saying.
Traeger recommends keeping the grill closed in case of a fire.

[smokenoob]

Definitely looks like burn back. Was the ash pot emptied after every cook?
lots of other good suggestions above.

let us know results of investigation!

[Troutman]

Had this happen on my P&S pellet smoker. It turned out to be a failed fan and then a failed controller. I had to gut the electronics and re-build the thing. It was only about 4-1/2 years old. $350 later I sold the thing, will never own a pellet smoker again.👎

[CandySueQ]

I had an explosion in my OG! What happened was a unfired start, which dumped a pile of pellets in the firepot. Instead of cleaning the excess out, I just restarted the grill. It made a big boom and opened the door of the grill. Scared me inside the house.

[glitchy]

Draznnl Have you had any luck with Yoder figuring out the issue?

[Draznnl]

I spoke with them yesterday. They sent me an email with some things to check to narrow down the cause. That's this afternoon's project.

[Draznnl]

After some conversations and a few emails combined with my dawdling and wishing for a magic wand, it looks like the cause has been found. Don’t blame Yoder or harp about the inherent flaws of pellet smokers. Nope. Just blame me. It appears I didn’t put the burn grate in right after I cleaned the smoker in preparation for this cook. I’m just glad I got it figured out before we leave for vacation in a couple of days. Getting out of this swamp for a little while. Heading to Napa and Yosemite.

[ofelles]

Glad you found out the problem and it was not an equip problem. Enjoy your vacation out here. They are both beautiful areas.

[Draznnl]

ofelles I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been to Napa before, years ago. Never been to Yosemite.