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  1. nyc oz

    ITC-106VH on a Masterbuilt 40

    Built a DIY PID with an Inkbird ITC-106vh controller. Wondering if anybody has used this on a Masterbuilt 40. I run a AMNPS tray in a mailbox mod . Looking for the PID settings that worked for you. TIA
  2. SmokingUPnorth

    Choosing the best smoker for pork

    MES 30 or 40 are great options. Especially like what @schlotz said with the mailbox mod or a pellet tube/maze
  3. normanaj

    Spoon roast

    Mailbox mod.
  4. normanaj

    Help me pick a new smoker!

    Find a used 40" MES on Craigslist,FB market place or wherever.Rewire it for a PID then do the mailbox mod and use an Amazen tube/tray in it. You'll never have a better electric smoker for the money.
  5. schlotz

    Choosing the best smoker for pork

    ...from Indiana. Glad to have ya! Electric smokers can do the job but you end up having to constantly tend them a feeding chips. Most have done a mailbox mode to use them with a pellet tray which frees them from constantly feeding. Lots of threads here on the mailbox mod for MES electric smokers.
  6. schlotz

    Electric Smoker WiFi 710 model temp calibration

    Welcome to SMF! Yes the MES units are known for being inaccurate. Most here have gone the way of putting in a PID which does an excellent job AND many have done the mailbox mod which frees up feeding wood chips.
  7. OldSmoke

    Masterbuilt Pro MDS 230S Dual Fuel Smoker Caught Fire!

    ...wood chips burning in the cabinet. Once they get going, they add a lot of heat that you can’t control. Do a search on smoke generators (Mailbox mod).These burn the chips outside the cabinet, sending the smoke in, but less heat. I think this helps the most. The next effective mod is adding a...
  8. jcam222

    Choosing the best smoker for pork

    MES used to make an feeder attachment too. Not sure if they still do.
  9. schlotz

    Trying again… brisket going in.

    For next time: think about modifying your smoker with the 'mailbox' mod. Makes a BIG difference. Plenty of threads here on the mod.
  10. D

    Electric Smoker WiFi 710 model temp calibration

    Thank you for you input. Could you explain the PID please?
  11. Jim_C

    Spoon roast

    Thanks....I asked because I picked up an MES30 on Craigslist and bought the Master Built Slow Smoker bolt-on. I have not hooked it up yet, and I was wondering if you were perhaps using it.
  12. S

    Trying again… brisket going in.

    I’m gonna look that up. Thanks!
  13. Reginald

    Even cooking on hanging sausage in MES

    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...
  14. SmokingUPnorth

    advice

    ...I used a pellet tray when I had mine for a little extra smoke but not necessary. When I used it I would keep the chip loader halfway out for good airflow for it. You’ll be happy with it. Look into the mailbox mod if you’re interested. I never did it when I had mine but it seems to be very...
  15. normanaj

    Spoon roast

    Mailbox mod is cheaper especially in my case as I used my old one when the post got plowed over and I replaced everything new.
  16. Winterrider

    Questions about electric smoker

    Love my MES 40 with PID and mailbox mod. Gets used way more than my RT 590
  17. normanaj

    Questions about electric smoker

    Both my 30s are set up this way.
  18. pc farmer

    advice

    Great info here. I still have one but don't use it. I would add use another termo in it to get the right temp. I used a sawdust tray in mine. I had to repair the wiring in mine and replace the heating element
  19. normanaj

    Wood Chunks Not Consistently Smouldering?

    Mailbox mod would be a nice addition but a little more work than a digital masterbuilt (MES) as the MES already has the hole thanks to the chip loader.Or a Bella style smoke generator might be the better option.
  20. N

    What is the best pellet grill for smoking salmon?

    ...going to have issues finding a pellet smoker that can go low enough. I have a traeger and the lowest setting is 180f, with a +/-20f temp swing on either side. I'd second the vertical electric smokers since you have the ability to run them a much lower temps. Add a mailbox mod you can cold...
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