Pellet Hopper Clean Out

[Andros]

Has anyone been able to successfully empty out their pellet hopper without dumping a ton of pellets on the ground? If so, how did you do it?

I had the same issue when emptying the pellets from my Traeger. So, I came up with this simple accessory to prevent the mess. It is available on my Etsy store. Magnetic Pellet Shoot Extender

 

[GrillMeister]

I had the same issue when emptying the pellets from my Traeger. So, I came up with this simple accessory to prevent the mess. It is available on my Etsy store. Magnetic Pellet Shoot ExtenderView attachment 5145

Amazing what you can do with a 3D printer. Nice.

 

[John S.]

I had the same issue when emptying the pellets from my Traeger. So, I came up with this simple accessory to prevent the mess. It is available on my Etsy store. Magnetic Pellet Shoot ExtenderView attachment 5145

I use a Timberline grease tray and just scoop the pelletts into a 5 gal bucket. Nominally no spill, I also sift the pelletts prior to loading the hopper, if I am changing the pellets the residual pellets will be burned off by the time the grill gets to temp....

 

[Hi I'm Papa]

Has anyone been able to successfully empty out their pellet hopper without dumping a ton of pellets on the ground? If so, how did you do it?

Hi I got a brown paper grocery sack ...folded the top so it wouldn't tear as easy and was able to catch all the pellets.. worked sweet..

 

[HHI6818]

I hate changing pellets! I would use a wooden paint stirrer to try and move pellets to drain hole. Here’s my fix. Bought two 8/32 knobs and replace the the two acres holding the grate in place. Now remove the grate and use my hand to empty out the hopper.

 

[RoadRunner18]

A 5gal bucket at the right angle and they all go in the bucket.

 

[Smokin' Pete]

This was my solution, works great.

Pallet Change Chute

The pallet change door at the back of the hopper is a great addition, but have you noticed how the wheel gets in the way for placing the bucket in the correct spot. Well today I had some spare time so I made this chute that attaches to the hopper with some strip magnets, problem solved. Edit...

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Where did you purchase the gusset pieces you used or did you make those yourself?

 

[magoo40]

Where did you purchase the gusset pieces you used or did you make those yourself?

I made all pieces

 

[Wayne55]

Here's my fix. I just got a canning jar funnel from Amazon and a 90° 3" ell.

 

[Georgia George]

Has anyone been able to successfully empty out their pellet hopper without dumping a ton of pellets on the ground? If so, how did you do it?

I cleaned out my vacuum and sucked all the pellets out then emptied them back in the hopper when done

 

[sbarbrack]

I had the same issue when emptying the pellets from my Traeger. So, I came up with this simple accessory to prevent the mess. It is available on my Etsy store. Magnetic Pellet Shoot ExtenderView attachment 5145

looks great.. Just bought one