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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I have a different pid, but you might be able to buy another probe off amazon for a decent price. I needed a second probe for my... essential oil distiller.
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I will not claim to be an expert. But what I found was that the black and white are power from the plug going IN to the controller box. The red wires (BROWN IN YOUR CASE) are the power coming OUT of the controller box. When you disconnect the plugs (black/white and brown/brown) and reconnect...
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I wish I had taken photos, but I borrowed one of the ones from martcrn... I took apart the two connectors circled in white, fished the red one down to the bottom opening, and just connected them. Thought I would post an easier pic for people to see...
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I just wanted to chime in... my Gen 2 MES died last year and control boards are nonexistent so I decided to go the PID route. When I opened it up, the wiring looked nothing like the OPs and I thought I was in trouble - I am good with my hands, but technically ignorant. When I saw martcrn's pics...
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    Hello All from the bottom right of the Enchanted Mitten!

    Hello! My name is Robb. I am far enough over 40 to know better but still mess up. I am medically retired after 30 years in the food industry and restaurant consulting. That said, when it comes to 'que I am still a novice. I have a COS and a 40" MES running off a PID. After a lot of lurking and...
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