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    Back panel of MES30

    Has anyone experienced the back panel warping on their MES30? If so, what did you do about it? I had mine off for component replacement and now is the time to straighten it out before screwing it down. Thanks!
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    Thanks @tallbm , I will probably just over-ride the switch if I need to do a smoke before the new one arrives. I just wanted to get this thing buttoned back up, it's been all over my basement for a couple of weeks now. In terms of the new stake-on connectors - is it advised to heat shrink...
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    Ahh rats. The ones I received today are the two-piece design. I will take a look at the ones you sent the link for. Though I don't think they will be received until next Wednesday. Maybe I'll contemplate cleaning up the connectors on the existing one and putting it back in temporarily (it...
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    Thanks. I ordered the cutout switch (pack of 5) and the high temp stake-on quick disconnects from Amazon. Should be here Monday.
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    I took the back panel off, and it looks like the high temp cutout is the issue. The box surrounding the switch had some rusty corrosion on it, and when I took it off, one of the terminals was barely left, both had a lot of corrosion. I also found that the ground for the heating element was...
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    Will probably try that tonight or tomorrow to confirm. I have only tried a couple of outlets on the same GFI circuit.
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    MES30 GFCI trip

    All, I've read most of the posts about MES30 smokers tripping GFCIs. I have a unit that is now about 6 years old. After only 5 years and about 20 smokes, it started tripping the GFCI outlet where I plug it in, mid smoke. I set it aside and am now getting back to it. Most of the issues seem...
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    Electric smoker on screened vinyl deck?

    Thanks Red Dog. I did smoke today, brought it down to the paver landing so I could get a feel for it.  I'm going to bring it back up and situate it next to the propane grill (outside, to the right in the photo) for the next smoke.  I think I could do it under the covered portion of the deck if...
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    Electric smoker on screened vinyl deck?

    I think I was less concerned about heat and more concerned about the potential for fire.  I did season it on the deck and saw no issues with heat, but I guess I'm concerned having heard of some of the MES units spontaneously combusting.  I think for my first smoke I'm going to do it down on the...
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    Electric smoker on screened vinyl deck?

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    Electric smoker on screened vinyl deck?

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    Electric smoker on screened vinyl deck?

    All, Wanted to get out and do my first smoke today.  But it's drizzling/raining here in eastern PA.. Reading the instructions on my MES30, it says it should not be used in the rain, for obvious reasons I suppose. Would you feel comfortable operating your smoker on a screened vinyl deck? I'll...
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    MES 30 chip tray position

    The tray itself should sit above/on the heating element, no?
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    MES 30 chip tray position

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