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MES chip holder not on element
Use a smoke generator like one of the A-Maze-N pellet products which generates various wood smokes independently of the chip burner in the MES. I use one as a normal practice no matter the temp I want. Also, they don't require constant feeding for extended smoking times. They're a sponsor on...- five string
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
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...- five string
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
I was happy with Sam's. I had an issue with the first unit and took it back for exchange no questions asked, even though I didn't have the box anymore. Sam's sells the window 40" BT with wheels. Five String- five string
- Post #801
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
My experience with the 2.5 MES BT is that it takes my unit about 15 - 18 minutes to run up to 225 or 230 from ambient. I put my meat in at that point because opening the door and placing the AMNPS will lower any over-run on temp. It comes back up to within 2 - 3 degrees of my set temp very...- five string
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
And no ash to deal with - just toss the foil pack when you're done. I do this on my gas grill by setting it on the cooking grate where it's out of the way but still over the flames. I now grill with the lid closed instead of open, which I did for years. Don't find any major doneness issues this...- five string
- Post #586
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
I wrap a handful of dry chips in heavy foil and put about 6 small holes in the package. Lay on charcoal for 5 minutes then grill food. Will last for 15 - 20 minutes. Five String- five string
- Post #576
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
Yeah, you're right. Didn't think of that right off the bat probably since I haven't had any in 45 years. Five String- five string
- Post #528
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
Actually, I have the new 40" Bluetooth and I can put my hand on the sides and top without getting burned, although I don't know why I would. Five String- five string
- Post #524
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
The "seal" is the door gasket that runs around the periphery of the door. MB recommends that it be cleaned after every use. I simply make it part of the window cleaning with Easy Off No Fume. Spray on and wipe off with paper towels. I make a quick water/vinegar wipedown after the Easy Off...- five string
- Post #520
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
Exactly...the Blue cap Easy Off No Fumes doesn't leave anything behind odor-wise. I also shoot a quick vinegar/water and wipe just in case. FWIW....I drop all the other stuff in the dishwasher; grills, trays, pans, whatever comes out. I do foil tray and water pan. Five String- five string
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I like the glass door. I can see the progress of the meat during the smoke. Cleaning it is no big deal. Since I foil the drip pan, water bowl, and top of the burner unit I have some clean up to do anyway. A little Easy Off No Fume and paper towels does it -- takes about three minutes. Five String- five string
- Post #476
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New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker
This was my first shot using my MES 40" Bluetooth. Issue was the Maverick reads 250 but I want 230. MES is reading 236. Tried to change just the temp setting on the fly but got involved in weird readings during the smoke - apparently MES can't see a temp lower than the actual temp of the MES. My...- five string
- Post #436
- Forum: Electric Smokers
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