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  1. walta

    MES 30 20076314 motherboard dead.

    Other than the smell do you have any reason to believe this part is bad? Have you inspected the terminals of the heater this is the single most common failure point. I had that board fail on mine I removed the board from the steel box removed the rubber with a knife and a brass wire brush...
  2. walta

    Smokn-it 3 Racks

    I order my new Smokn-it 3 today It was a tuff choice as someone on Craigs list in St Louis has a model 2 only ask $175 and willing to come down. Thanks for the help making my choice. Walta
  3. walta

    Smokn-it 3 Racks

    It is time to upgrade smokers from a MES30 we are trying to decide between a Smokn-it 2 and 3. We are thinking of getting the 3 but the 21inch depth has me wondering about ease of accessibility. Will we use the extra depth reaching thru seems like something I am unlikely to do? Do the racks...
  4. walta

    Smokin-it 3 NLA ???

    They call back and explained they when ever they are out of stock that model will not be displayed on the site. The model 3 with analog control should be back in stock in about 6 weeks. I will have to wait or pony up for the digital model. Walta
  5. walta

    Smokin-it 3 NLA ???

    Smokin-it 3 is no longer on their web site. Does that mean it is no longer available? Or is it temporally out of stock? My call went to voice mail. They may be busy with all the father’s day sales. I wanted to get one order before with free shipping that ends at midnight. Walt
  6. walta

    MES40 Re-wire Project

    Good catch dward51 I did not look up the wattage or do any math. But 10 amps is not enough for 1200 watts. Walta
  7. walta

    MES40 Re-wire Project

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    MES40 Re-wire Project

    For your unit to be safe please. 1 Be sure the metal cabinet of the smoker and your control unit are both grounded. (Its job is to prevent electrical shocks! A good ground will safely carry away stray voltage should any component or your wiring fail in an unsafe way) 2 Open up the back of the...
  11. walta

    Smoker stopped overnight

    To my ear the facts are 16 pounds of injected meat whose temperature was in the danger zone (over 45° under 140°) for close to 6 hours. This is a choice you will have to make for yourself. I think it would be in my trash can. Walta
  12. walta

    St. Louis and KC ribs suggestion

    In St Louis I like Sugarfire Smoke house. If you are bypassing  St Louis from 70 or 55, St Charles location is not far out of your way.  From 64 Olivette or Winghaven are on your way. Go down Town if you want to see the arch and pay to park. http://www.sugarfiresmokehouse.com/ Pappy’s...
  13. walta

    Another fund raiser. First one I have ever encountered resistance.

    My guess is with such a small membership the budget got very tight and the liability insurance was one of the necessary cuts so the only way to protect them is to limit public access.   Walta
  14. walta

    Need help please immediately.

    Did you try unplugging it and try again? Had the smoker been stored someplace warm and dry? If yes and yes, I think your control box is bad.   Walta
  15. walta

    First Run at Concessions

    Some people have nothing to lose, but if you do spend the money and get some insurance. In St Louis pork steak would be a hit. I say this is a hobby, if ribs are your best dish make them. If they will not sell at your price freeze them and enjoy them at your leisure. Walta
  16. walta

    new Masterbuilt Electric Smoker questions

    My MES is too old to help you with the first few questions. Question #5 most MES over shout about 20 to 30° then they settles in to + or -10° of the set point. Note most MES temperate probes are inaccurate. Run a test and find out if yours is high or low and by how much. Question #6 most use...
  17. walta

    Rebuilding 1st Gen MES

    I agree when you control when the temperature is very tightly controlled there is a good chance the heating element will never be energized long to get hot enough to burn the wood chips. Most PID will have settings for how tight the temp is controlled. Walta
  18. walta

    Rebuilding 1st Gen MES

    110°C = 230°F is almost warm enough to suit me. But I want to be close to 300°F. Please note there is a rule on this site rule against posting off site links.  Walta
  19. walta

    Backyard Warriors and Beyond

    The only way to make tuff Q is to cook it to hot and or not long enough. Am I wrong? I can’t be much fun fire up the smoker every day a midnight so everything is fresh out of the pit for lunch. Walta
  20. walta

    Rebuilding 1st Gen MES

    The unit in your link had a max temp setting of 210°F. Will you be able to adapt you recipes to work at that temp? Walta
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