In terms of quality and durability, the LANNEY pellet tube smoker is excellent. It’s all made from stainless steel, so it is going to be highly resistant to heat, rust, and physical abuse. You could expect years of service from this thing.

You ideally want wide holes that are well distributed throughout the tube. However, it’s best if they aren't too wide or smaller pieces may fall out. The distribution of these will impact how easy air flows through the smoker tubes. Build Material Before you rush out and buy a smoke tube, you should know that there are many pros and cons to owning one! A high quality 304 stainless steel was used to construct the tube, which will last a long time even with heavy use. Even though it’s durable, the Lanney Pellet Smoker Tube is very lightweight at only about 10 ounces – so it can be easily transported and used in combination with many types of grills and types of smokers. Hold it vertically and fill it up with your preferred wood pellets. Make sure you leave about an inch empty at the top of the tube.This model is 12” long with a round cross section. The company advertises 12 hours of smoke, which is a little puffed up. The round shape gets you a bit longer smoke session, but I think 6 hours is more realistic. This is round, so it’s best for hot-smoking on a gas grill where it can sit parallel to the grate. It comes preloaded with wood pellets so if you give it as a gift, the recipient can use it right away. Alternatives to Buying a Tube When lit, the wood pellets or chips in the smoke tube smolder and create smoke. As this smoke drifts around your grill, it infuses your food with that signature smoky flavor. Unlike directly grilling, where the food gets cooked mainly through radiant heat, a smoke tube provides indirect heat and smoke, which cooks and flavors the food more subtly and evenly. Deciding When to Smoke: When Should You Use a Smoke Tube? While in the 12 inch position, the tube will hold enough pellets for about 4 hours of smoking. But when extended, the 18 inch position will house enough wood pellets to smoke for up to 6 hours at a time. The extra space can come in really handy for those longer BBQ smoking jobs. Additionally, choose appropriate fuels, such as hardwood chips or charcoal, as they burn more steadily.

Each has its own merits and may be more suitable depending on your specific needs. However, for the ease of use and consistency of smoke, a smoke tube is hard to beat! Fuel Debate: Should You Use Wood Chips or Wood Pellets in Your Smoker Tube?What differs in the LIZZQ pellet smoker tube is accessories. There are no brushes or hooks here – just a free e-book with grilling tips and recipes. If you already have cleaning accessories, then there probably is no point in paying more for the LANNEY smoker. The recipe book is a nice bonus too, but it will be the most useful for less experienced buyers. Smoke tubes are designed to be used with wood pellets but use wood chips just fine. The benefit of using pellets is that they last longer with steady smoke, while wood chips tend to burn faster and need replenishing. You can either moderately smoke it or combine the woods with lighter-flavored wood to balance the intensity. So you’ve got some cheese you’d like to add some smoke flavor to, with a pellet grill and a smoke tube this is a very easy process! Step 1: Fill the Smoke Tube

They’re the perfect way to get some extra smoke when using your grill. It’s worth noting that they work on gas, electric, and charcoal grills like these so there are no limits to them. Like hexagonal smoker tubes, the Carpathen tube will not roll in your grill. However, because it’s rectangular, you might be able to fit slightly larger pellets or chunks of charcoal into this thing. It might be able to take irregularly shaped charcoal better as well. If your smoker attachment has a lid or cover on one end, remove it and fill it all the way with your preferred assortment of wood pellets, chips, or shavings. Invest in a good thermometer to montitor internal temperature of the grill, don’t trust the temperature gauge that is mounted in your smoker – it’s likely off by anywhere from 10 – 75°. Remember, you don’t want your internal temperature above 90°F. If you’re looking for maximum smoking time, the A-MAZE-N Oval Expanding Pellet Tube is a great choice. It features an innovative design that allows for you to adjust the tube length between 12 inches and 18 inches long.Always reference the instructions on your specific smoke tube brand before you begin cooking to ensure there are no special instructions you need to follow. Smoking woods are the cuts of woods you burn to produce smoke for barbecuing your food. They are different from charcoal. Instead, they are solid hardwood.