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    Mes shocking me

    You are right I was barefooted
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    Mes shocking me

    Smoker is out of warranty. Any experience with master built covering things like this?
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    Mes shocking me

    Thx. Failed to mention that the extension cord wasn't grounded. Could this be the cause?
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    Mes shocking me

    Smoked ribs this weekend and I got shocked every time I touched a metal part of the smoker. It wasn't really strong but has me concerned.
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    Loin cooked quick

    Thanks!
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    Loin cooked quick

    225 temp only took 2 hr to reach temp is 150. Is this normal
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    MES Quick tip - will save you from having a MESS!

    Keep the drip pan and drain clean.... Smoked 8 chickens yesterday, after a delicious dinner, I found my patio covered with black greasy liquid.  The drain was clogged and the drippings had leaked out from the feet of the smoker.  Huge mess.  The drip pan, racks, and water pan have now been...
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    Repair help needed!

    Thanks!  Very helpful.  You guys are the best!!
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    Repair help needed!

    Thanks!  Has anyone else ran into this problem?  If so how did you fix it?
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    Hello from Auburn, Alabama.

    Welcome to the forum, from a Florence, AL Bama Fan!  This place is great!
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    Repair help needed!

    My 40" MES has fallen to the common problem of a burnt up wire connection with the heating element. About to go to Lowes to get a new connector, but what do I need to ask for?  The one on it was completely burnt up, so I don't have the old one to use as a comparison.  Do these things come in...
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    First time with spare ribs!

    Keep trying!  It has taken me over a year to finally get ribs "like I like them."  Good Luck!
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    Elk Tenderloin ; Deer Neck Roast - need advice

    Has anyone ever smoked an Elk Tenderloin or Deer Neck Roast?  I have a buddy who has each of these and wants me to give it a shot, but I don't know where to start.... What Temp? How long? Brine? Advice on Rubs etc. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
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    Do you Brine Pork Butts/Shoulders/Boston Butts?

    I've done them both ways - brine and no brine.  I have found 2 things: 1.)  When I brine I can tell a difference in how moist the meat is 2.)  The butt cooks a little quicker when it has been brined I don't know the science behind it, but this has been my observation.  I use a mixture of...
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