MES and extension cord

freefout

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• Oct 22, 2014

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Got my MES 30 on the way. The closest plug to my deck is 80 feet away through the garage. I got a 100 foot #10 guage outdoor cord. Would that be ok to use? Thanks!

 

radioguy

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• Oct 22, 2014

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That heavy cord should handle it nicely.

RG

 

themule69

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• Oct 22, 2014

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It should work. I know you are going to enjoy your MES. I see many years of great Q in your future.

I would check to see how your temps run.

Happy smoken.

David

 

freefout

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• Oct 23, 2014

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Thanks for the input.  I've read several posts that some guys use 12 gauge 50' cords without any problem.  I do not want to take any chances on decreasing the life of the element.  I plan to run service out there sometime but I don't have the cash now for that much direct bury wire. 

 

 

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daricksta

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• Oct 23, 2014

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freefout said:

Got my MES 30 on the way. The closest plug to my deck is 80 feet away through the garage. I got a 100 foot #10 guage outdoor cord. Would that be ok to use? Thanks!

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freefout said:

 
Thanks for the input.  I've read several posts that some guys use 12 gauge 50' cords without any problem.  I do not want to take any chances on decreasing the life of the element.  I plan to run service out there sometime but I don't have the cash now for that much direct bury wire. 

 

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I use a 25', 13 AWG outdoor cord to connect my MES 30 to one of my outside power outlets with no problems. With the other outlet I can plug it in directly. I know that I've been advised that it's fine. I don't know much about extension cords and electrical devices so I don't know how using the wrong cord could adversely affect the heating element and I'm not sure how to Google that scenario.

Anyway, I've had my MES for over two years and it's just been as good and as fun as I was hoping it'd be when I ordered it.  I wish you the same experience I've had.

 

jted

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• Oct 23, 2014

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freefout said:

Got my MES 30 on the way. The closest plug to my deck is 80 feet away through the garage. I got a 100 foot #10 guage outdoor cord. Would that be ok to use? Thanks!

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FREEFOUT,

You have a nice cord there. 10/3 100 foot that would almost cost as much as your smoker. Depending how it is rated according to a voltage drop calculator at 100 feet you would have 3.148 drop in voltage That's less than the normally allowed 3%  these numbers are at a 15 amp supply. When finished smoking pick up and lock up your cord.

HAPPY SMOKING  Jted

 

freefout

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• Oct 24, 2014

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Thanks for the replies everyone.  What are the electrical requirements of this smoker?  I don't see it anywhere in the manual I found online (mine is still on it's way).
 

 

jted

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• Oct 24, 2014

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freefout said:

 
Thanks for the replies everyone.  What are the electrical requirements of this smoker?  I don't see it anywhere in the manual I found online (mine is still on it's way).
 

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Earlier you stated your MES30 is on the way. Check your data tag on the back . It should be 800 watts. But for further info Watts divided by voltage  = amps    800 watts divided by 120 volts = 6.666 amps.    jted

 

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smokerjim

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• Oct 25, 2014

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I use a 100ft. extension for my mes so i can use in garage,not even sure what gauge it is,probably to small, but haven't had any problems yet,never even gave it a thought,maybe i should look into a bigger chord. good luck