Recent content by Reginald

I like it.

Thanks for the replies. I’ve been toying with building a bigger smoker. Just need ti decide on size and heating element to get the best temp control.

10-12 lb batches

I normally do 10-12 lb batches. I did the same thing. Added angle to the top and move one shelf to the top and hang from it.

I do the step method. Never over 170. May just have to shorten my chubs and make a couple more.

I like the heat sink idea. I have burner shielded to deflect the heat and keep grease off it but heat sink may work better

Hey guys. I have a MES 30 cabinet that I modified with an Inkbird PID and different burner and use the mailbox mod for smoke. The only issue I am having is the when hanging summer sausage or snack sticks the bottom (closer to burner) is cooking faster than the top. I tried a fan to even out...

That is the conclusion I have come to. Will replace it and see what happens. Thanks.

So I smoked a batch of summer sausage today and noticed my Inkbird PID temp display going crazy. Say my temp was set at 150°. When it got close to target temp, it would quickly start jumping from 149 to 155 to 147 to 150 and so forth. Would do that for about 5 seconds then quit and settle on a...

That’s actually why I have the Inkbird. I used to do quite a bit of brewing. Never had the overshoot problems because heating water isn’t nearly as fast. I’m getting close to getting it tuned right. Seems to be more of an issue at lower temps…

It was empty.

Gotcha. I’ll have to do some research. See if I can find the model. Thanks.

The pid is an Inkbird. Can’t remember which one. It just overshoots when I raise the temp but then evens out and runs good until I raise the temp again.

Well I finally have my MES 30 a test run. My mailbox mod ran well. Didn’t seem to add heat and the smoke is steady. Added a side shelf to hold the pid. The only issue I’m having is temp overshoot. I do have an aftermarket element. Probably too big. Does everyone using a MES 30 use the supplied...

It is the one on the milk crate. I could put it on it’s side but after a few drinks I’d tilt my head to read it and end up falling over. 🤣