That's a really cool stack. What's the benefit of attaching it to an MES? I'm the type of guy who likes to keep most things as they were built unless there's a problem requiring a mod.
I like Lowes; do a lot of shopping there because they sell so many different things. But when I need help with my smoker I prefer to call the manufacturer customer service department.
The use of a stack is to promote a draft through the smoker box. I am not talking about a door shutting draft . Just enough to make the smoke move. How many fire places have you seen with out one or if you think about smokers, how many don't. The stack is a essential part to make a smoker. After using my 30" MES I knew I had to do something.
I think the MES folks don't install one purely to save money. By using one that Justs rests on it's flange it is removable and has no chance of damaging my cover.
I didn't really want to talk about the merits of the stack but to talk about the customer service from Lowe's and MF. They were friendly fast and sent a well made product. Doe's that equate to a good electric product I don't know. Here is a link to a thread called to stack or not to
How long ago did you buy this? I don't see this listed online and I don't think I've seen it in their smoker parts section. I'll have to go in soon and check it out.
Great to know that Lowes provides great customer service for anything purchased there. We've bought quite a few major appliances from them and their customer service people have always been outstanding.
I bought this in mid July. I did not find it listed in the on line catalog. It was refereed in a post on SMF. Here are the ordering instructions for anyone who wishes to order.
Ordering information for the stack.
Service Dept # (800) 963-0211 hrs 8am-6pm M-T 8am-5pm F EST
The Lowe's model number is 0190449
They said that they didn't' use the model number for the part but used the item description but here are both
Smoker Stack - 302-02009-00
On the assembly instructions its reference id is H
I found the price to be 15.98 delivered. The stack is off a Lowe's master forge charcoal smoker. It's about 6 or seven inches tall With a 2.5 inch dia body. The flange on it brings it to over 3 inches witch is the hole size of the MES 30 exhaust hole. To use the stack you must remove the cover for the existing cover. 1- 10 mm nut is all it takes.
Prior to purchasing one try using a 3" soup or vegetable can. Some people use 2 taped together or the use one of the 3" flex 90's you see in the mailbox Mod. Those are less than 4.00.Also I have used a Bushes been can. The bean can is about 3.25 inches in dia. and 6 inches tall. Just anything to help the box to draw.
