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  1. redrum

    Smokin It smoker questions Vs MES Gen 1 Vs MES Gen 3

    I am about to ditch my MES 40 after being tired of watching it struggle to hold temps and constant issues with getting the right smoke.  I had a couple questions about the SI brand... I am looking to buy the 3D. Can i leave it outside in the rain and not have to worry? Am i able to use my...
  2. redrum

    Masterbuilt dual fuel smoker help!

    I am a electric smoker convert and for my first few smokes with the dual fuel i am having a heck of a time keeping the temperature right.  I currently find it impossible to keep it at 225, and when i add wet wood all hell breaks lose.  If i try to use my AMPS it goes out right away. What am i...
  3. redrum

    MAsterbuilt dual fuel smoker

    I am a electric smoker convert and for my first few smokes with the dual fuel i am having a heck of a time keeping the temperature right.  I currently find it impossible to keep it at 225. What am i doing wrong?  Please help! top vent 100% open bottom vent 100% closed gas barely on
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    MES 40 Gen 2 - Buyer beware

    I am about to be sent my third body from MES all due to electrical shorts/tripping fuses.  The best part is when i receive the body from masterbuilt each time something different is screwed up.  For example i was unable to attach one of the legs due to all the holes being too small for the...
  5. redrum

    MES 40 2nd Gen - AMPS will not stay lit! Help!!!!

    I removed the vent entirely and added a elbow.  I have tried every different 1/2 inch variance with the chip loader.  I stopped using water entirely with my smokes.  I put the amps on the drip tray above the hole cut for the drip catcher and put the drip catcher on the floor.  I always get a...
  6. redrum

    Please help!! A-MAZE-N pellets keep going out in brand new MES 40 from SAMS

    I get a real good fire going with the pellets and blow them out.  I put them in my new MES on the drip tray right above the hole.  My drip container/water holder is on the bottom of my smoker.  I have the chip loader pulled out around 2 inches.  I have the vent wide open.  I had been using water...
  7. redrum

    Help - Mes 40 temp and Maverick are 40 degrees off

    Do i go by the maverick and crank up my MES to hit 225 when the mav reads it out or leave it around 235 since my mes is usually 10 degrees off on small smokes? I am smoking 6 racks of ribs 2 whole chickens and a boston butt so its a little cramped and i plan to throw some wicked baked beans in...
  8. redrum

    Help did i just mess up my new MES 40!

    So tonight i bought a 12*12 ceramic tile, foiled it, and stuck it on top of the chip loader area.  I noticed smoke was now coming out the back seam slowly and i don't remember that area being so hot on my first smoke.  I also noticed a slightly odd smell and a small bulge on the back area of the...
  9. redrum

    New MES 40 owner and first time electric smoker operator questio s

    I am a long time lurker first time poster.  I have been reading and researching this forums for a bit and finally took the plunge and replaced my home made oil barrel smoker with a MES 40 from Sams club...THANK YOU FREE MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND! I love to smoke and usually smoke whole chicken, and...
  10. redrum

    Hello, Swamp smoken

    I am a long time lurker first time poster.  I have been reading and researching this forums for a bit and finally took the plunge and replaced my home made oil barrel smoker with a MES 40 from Sams club...THANK YOU FREE MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND! I love to smoke and usually smoke whole chicken, and...
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