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    MES 40 Gen 2 questions

    I was just given a Lowe’s exclusive MES 40” MODEL NO. 20075615 that seems to be a hybrid. It has the vent in the upper left side but has the stupid Gen 2 drip tray and water pan. What exactly is crappy on a Gen 2 and can I fix it with simple mods to make it something worth using? Or should I...
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    Masterbuilt Vertical 2 door Smoker Mods

    Needle valve install complete and leak tested. I’m very happy with the fine tuning capabilities of it. Parts list: 1/8 MIP to 3/8 FIP reducer, 2 inch nipple, needle valve, 90 degree 3/8 mip to 3/8 flare.
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    Masterbuilt Vertical 2 door Smoker Mods

    Thanks for the reply. I actually converted mine to run on natural gas, so I get to skip the regulator etc. I am going to copy your set up and put the needle valve right below the factory valve. I dismantled mine and figured out the one part I was unsure of. The reducer needed to attach to my...
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    Masterbuilt Vertical 2 door Smoker Mods

    Any chance you could give me a parts list to setup a needle valve like this to save me some time? Thanks
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