Traeger Pro 780 + Smoke Daddy Magnum PIG cold smoke generator = HEAVEN

Just some thoughts on smoke. If I was going to modify mine I would lower my smoke stack just above my cooking grill. If you think about the current design, heat and smoke rinses and out it goes. By lowering the exit into the stack, both would remain longer in the barrel. Treager recommends 3/4 inch clearance on the stack cap, I run mine about a quarter of an inch. You don't have to worry about back pressure on the fan because any extra pressure exits the 1 inch square tube that feeds the grease can. Shedd is going the right way by partially restricting his stack with a foil covering. The longer the smoke is in the barrel, the more your protein is going to absorb it and I also think that the temp would remain more stable. I would like to modify mine and test it but I don't have a hole saw that is the right size. I hate to buy one for one cut, but I am also asking around if any of my friends have one I could borrow. Good Cooks to all.
 
I've had my cap flush, 3/4 up, 1.5" up, back to flush even a little below... I never saw any real difference in the operation of my 575
 
Notice the brick holding a piece of foil covering a little over half of the pipe. Been working great with no change in temperature, actually keeps the smoke from my smoke tube and smoker box inside the chamber much longer. I’m getting a great smoke flavor with ribs and chicken, not so much for pulled pork but that’s why I’m keeping my egg. I use a handful of pellets mixed in with wood chips and chunks. The pellets keep the chunks burning. I just got my gasket delivered today and will be installing it soon to help from loosing so much smoke around my lid.
 

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What function is the brick inside the cooking/smoke chamber providing?
It’s just holding down a piece of foil I had covering about 2/3 of the pipe opening that wrapped around part of the pipe, the blower kept pushing it off. Just a temporary quick fix.
 
I found it most interesting and the length of time you spent explaining the process is impressive. My only concern was the colour of the smoke looked dark.
 
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