Recent content by hawpi
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Good Old Gen MES40?
Hello bubinga! If I have my MES Gen 1 (20070311) set at 275 with the built in probe in it's holder, the probe shows around 250-260. I have a Maverick 733 that I've done the boiling water & ice water test on to verify accuracy, and if I put one of its probes near the box thermostat, it's all...- hawpi
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- Forum: Electric Smokers
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Generation 1 40 inch Masterbuilt Smokers Available
Todg: if your control box is one that attaches on the top at the back, it's Gen 1. If the control is at the front basically flat and built in, then it's Gen 2. These have the window in the door, but the basics are still the...- hawpi
- Post #19
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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Generation 1 40 inch Masterbuilt Smokers Available
Yes, the one I got at Academy is the all stainless model. I ended up going to the Masterbuilt site yesterday, and they had the Gen1 40 listed at $200, and at least the pic is for the all stainless model. I certainly hope they send what they had pictured! (yeah, I couldn't help but buy another at...- hawpi
- Post #5
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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Generation 1 40 inch Masterbuilt Smokers Available
I'd have to say, this is a good deal! I paid $349 plus tax at local Academy this past Friday for my Gen1 MES 40 (I really wanted a Gen1). Tempting to buy a 2nd and put away, just to be safe.- hawpi
- Post #2
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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Hello from Texas with MES40
Almost finished seasoning a new MES 40 first gen (20070311). Thanks to all of the great info found here, yes I understand what I may be getting myself in to. Ordered the cold smoke attachment. Still need to get the good probe. Why an electric smoker? Convenience over our wood smoker, and when...
