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  1. handsonfire

    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    Leaning towards an Auber PID, just not quite ready to pull trigger. Have to resolve the GFCI tripping (probably, altho not entirely possible, not the GFCI culprit). We'll see after the element replace. As far as flipping the element: I assume you drilled new element mount holes? Since when you...
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    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    Had not considered that. The wires to the sensor looked to be in good shape when I replaced them with larger gauge.
  3. handsonfire

    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    No on the non GFCI. I don't have any externals that are not GFCI so slightly problematic ..
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    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    That's almost exactly the symptom, only much less than 5 minutes. Three perhaps. It's pretty consistent. If I'm reading your reply correctly, it eludes to the controller circuit or a shorted ground to the case ..
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    Referred to you after having mes gen1 40 controller issues after full rewire.. replace with same...

    Referred to you after having mes gen1 40 controller issues after full rewire.. replace with same mes controller or a better option? If you have a few minutes .. TIA
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    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    Ok updating .. pulled the element: it looks to be in very good condition. Now I'm leaning towards the controller. Any recommendations or threads?
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    MES 40 Gen 1 element replacement

    Good morning, Been a while since I've posted, but always sneaking around looking and reading. Month or so ago, right in the middle of the well anticipated apple juice brined turkey (Thanksgiving): my MES 40 gen 1 started tripping the GFCI outlet it was connected to. After testing the outlet ...
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    mes mailbox mod

    Ok not being an expert on such matters, think you probably shoulda stuck to lighting one side or two, not three. When lit on one side, the "burn" of the pellets will travel up and down each channel of pellets no problems. When both ends are lit, theoretically they met in the middle. The window...
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    mes mailbox mod

    looks pretty good to me! Well I usually just light one end (through hole) for long smokes. Two (both holes)for more smoke flavor.3 might be too much, but heyy if it tastes great and no creosote .. then woots..lol
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    mes mailbox mod

    May sound like a crazy question but how are you lighting the pellets in the tray (one end or two). Letting it burn for about 15 minutes to develop coals? Glasses? We supposed to wear them?  
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    mes mailbox mod

    It's the goal (or guideline) regardless of chunks, chips, pellets -IMO-. Some like more, some like less. Some dishes "take to" more smoke, some less. Best to strive to that goal, and adjust your tastes with time and tasting...lots of tasting and <wait for it>..more tasting ..
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    mes mailbox mod

    lol ok maybe a cigar..rather than a cigarette..
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    mes mailbox mod

    Thin Blue Smoke. It's what we strive to achieve rather than "no smoke", or the dreaded loads of white smoke... I compare it to the amount of smoke that comes off a lit cigarette when trying to explain to friends ..
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    mes mailbox mod

    I've used the "mailbox mod" in my MES 40 new style for about a year now pretty much exclusively (for hot and cold). The pluses for me are: can relight the amazin tray easily without opening the chamber door; noticed that with 3 1/2" holes in door, I rarely have to re-lite the tray at all (very...
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    New member from FL

    Welcome aboard neighbor .l.  
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