This thread is intended to collect MES mods that are working and either improve MES performance or attempt to solve a problem with known MES issues.
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In no particular order:
• MES Sun Shield by JamminJimi
• Hot Corner Baffle by PignIt
There have been several who posted hot corner baffle solutions using a variety of materials and methods, notably Ronp's very seasoned MES using a piece of tile. I too use a baffle which is a metal cookie sheet which has insulation sandwiched in between the layers, I just lay it on the element cover.
• Supplemental Heat Element by DaveNH
• MES Cave or Man Cave by Illini
• PignIt's Indoor Hood
• MES Wheelsby Fishawn
• Illini Smoke Contraption by Illini
This was one of the first DIY MES external smoke generators that actually looked solid and would work correctly.
Bud Lite's smoke generator
scubadoo98's smoke generator[
• Cabinet Handles by DaveNH
• MES REWIRE by Homebrew & BBQ
This wasn't the first rewire, but it was the first with clear pictures and good details. There has been several others since.
• MES Cart by PignIt
There are several MES carts, PignIt did a good job plus provided step by step pictures and details.
lowcountrygamecock's cart
• Kurtsara's cart
• XxLT250RxX MES Hybrid & cart by XxLT250RxX
This is Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 2 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Honorable Mention.
Whenever any list is compiled someone will get overlooked, if your mod or creation is overlooked reply to the thread so it is not lost. I apologize if you were overlooked it wasn't intentional.
MES HOT MOD award, many original MES mods received the MES HOT MOD award. I thought some recognition in the way of an award would be nice to encourage others to develop their own MES mods. If your mod or creation didn't receive an award and you think it deserves consideration for the HOT MOD award, please PM me. I will consult at least two other serious MES users that I respect and get their opinion. What I considered:
• is the idea original,
• if the idea is similar to another mod then was it an improvement on the original idea or did the idea advance that mod concept, or was it superior in construction and implementation compared to the original.
• external smoke generator or cold smoke is a group where many different ideas have been used to accomplish the same result. If you search the internet you can find many examples of the same ideas, so what I considered was how original was the implementation with the MES, can you easily see if someone's MES version performs better than most or an original?
• some mods are not MES mods at all, they are creations or accessories. For example MES stands or cabinets. Some though are so unique and creative and required a lot of thought and careful workmanship so the MES HOT MOD was awarded as recognition of their effort.
Finally other mods are listed because this HOT MOD list will attempt to collect as many MES mods or related accessories that would enhance the MES or the MES users smoke experience.
I want to thank all the creative people on SMF who have used their abilities to not ony improve their MES or smoking experience, but took the time to carefully explain their mod and post informative pictures, you thus enhanced all MES owners smoker experience. Thank you...
This is Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 2 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Honorable Mention.
In no particular order:
• MES Sun Shield by JamminJimi
• Hot Corner Baffle by PignIt
There have been several who posted hot corner baffle solutions using a variety of materials and methods, notably Ronp's very seasoned MES using a piece of tile. I too use a baffle which is a metal cookie sheet which has insulation sandwiched in between the layers, I just lay it on the element cover.
• Supplemental Heat Element by DaveNH
• MES Cave or Man Cave by Illini
• PignIt's Indoor Hood
• MES Wheelsby Fishawn
• Illini Smoke Contraption by Illini
This was one of the first DIY MES external smoke generators that actually looked solid and would work correctly.
Bud Lite's smoke generator
scubadoo98's smoke generator[
• Cabinet Handles by DaveNH
• MES REWIRE by Homebrew & BBQ
This wasn't the first rewire, but it was the first with clear pictures and good details. There has been several others since.
• MES Cart by PignIt
There are several MES carts, PignIt did a good job plus provided step by step pictures and details.
lowcountrygamecock's cart
• Kurtsara's cart
• XxLT250RxX MES Hybrid & cart by XxLT250RxX
This is Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 2 of MES HOT MODS with Awards.
Page 1 of MES HOT MODS with Honorable Mention.
Whenever any list is compiled someone will get overlooked, if your mod or creation is overlooked reply to the thread so it is not lost. I apologize if you were overlooked it wasn't intentional.
MES HOT MOD award, many original MES mods received the MES HOT MOD award. I thought some recognition in the way of an award would be nice to encourage others to develop their own MES mods. If your mod or creation didn't receive an award and you think it deserves consideration for the HOT MOD award, please PM me. I will consult at least two other serious MES users that I respect and get their opinion. What I considered:
• is the idea original,
• if the idea is similar to another mod then was it an improvement on the original idea or did the idea advance that mod concept, or was it superior in construction and implementation compared to the original.
• external smoke generator or cold smoke is a group where many different ideas have been used to accomplish the same result. If you search the internet you can find many examples of the same ideas, so what I considered was how original was the implementation with the MES, can you easily see if someone's MES version performs better than most or an original?
• some mods are not MES mods at all, they are creations or accessories. For example MES stands or cabinets. Some though are so unique and creative and required a lot of thought and careful workmanship so the MES HOT MOD was awarded as recognition of their effort.
Finally other mods are listed because this HOT MOD list will attempt to collect as many MES mods or related accessories that would enhance the MES or the MES users smoke experience.
I want to thank all the creative people on SMF who have used their abilities to not ony improve their MES or smoking experience, but took the time to carefully explain their mod and post informative pictures, you thus enhanced all MES owners smoker experience. Thank you...