Exactly!!!
lol. Better not let her go out on her own or she might have a lot of guys following her around!
Exactly!!!
lol. Better not let her go out on her own or she might have a lot of guys following her around!
After setting the AMNPS on the ground, on a windless day the flame burns until I blow it out, which could be 20-30 minutes if I'm preoccupied with something else. With a bit of a breeze it might blow out after a few minutes but the pellets continue to burn and smoke. I always pick up and blow on the AMNPS to get the red cherry which also serves to reignite the flame. I blow out the flame prior to placing the AMNPS inside my smoker. If there wasn't a flame I blow on the pellets to get the cherry again before placing the tray inside the smoker. Works every time.
I just let the flame burn until it dies. Seems it doesn't burn all of that long before dying on it's own. Should I be blowing it out earlier?
After setting the AMNPS on the ground, on a windless day the flame burns until I blow it out, which could be 20-30 minutes if I'm preoccupied with something else. With a bit of a breeze it might blow out after a few minutes but the pellets continue to burn and smoke. I always pick up and blow on the AMNPS to get the red cherry which also serves to reignite the flame. I blow out the flame prior to placing the AMNPS inside my smoker. If there wasn't a flame I blow on the pellets to get the cherry again before placing the tray inside the smoker. Works every time.
You're of one of the original guys who taught me the importance of getting that bright red cherry.
Bear
Here's another 40" MES cover option:I'm about to pick up one of these at sam's to replace my 6 year old mes 30 analog (the 1500w one).
I'm thinking of buying another one of these covers: http://www.the-cover-store.com/square-smoker-cover-32-32-40-inch-ultima/?color=Tan for the smoker. Anyone have any reason to think outside storage is bad for these 40" digital versions (we're in NJ)?
I've used the same cover on my (elite version) on my analog MES30 for the six years I owned it with zero issues to the smoker or cover.
It seems like it will fit, but the legs & wheels will be exposed.
Edit: looks like here is another option: http://www.empirepatio.com/itemdetail.aspx?p=P8011C (the one with the rust prevention, the first option, looks pretty decent).
Yours is pretty new-----Can you adjust your door latch a turn or 2 to tighten it up??
Talking about door seal, I have some smoke leaking at the top right hand corner of the door if you are looking at the smoker from the front. I forgot to check it out when I finished smoking the other day, but what could cause this? The seals are clean, no creosote. Warping?
Mmmmm, good point. My son was messing around with it the other day. I will take a look. Thanks Bear.
Yours is pretty new-----Can you adjust your door latch a turn or 2 to tighten it up??
Bear
It is easily adjusted where it latches. Only takes a few seconds.
Mmmmm, good point. My son was messing around with it the other day. I will take a look. Thanks Bear.
My first Gen1 was a nice snug fit. The second was much looser. That's probably why it's in the instructions for adjustment. You never know what batch yours is from.
Mine is over 3 years old with no door seal leaks at all. Another reason why I keep mine under a cover and in my garage between uses. I also wipe down the door seals after or before each smoke.
Has anyone noticed were the braided cable goes into the meat probe you can see the wires ? I'd send a pic but is locked up and dark. I'm afraid it'll pull out. I've only used it a couple times.
I had my ET-73 for years & cleaned the cable the same way every time, and I never had a problem.
Nope, there aren't any wires visible on mine. The braided cable is fully into the probe itself. Apparently there has been some strain pulling the braided cable out, or it was a manufacturing defect. My 40" MES is two months old. Use it 'til you lose it, then contact MB for a replacement.
Five String