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  1. THW

    MES 30" Temperature Zones Part 2 of 2

    Another note Bear. The 371 reading was the initial temp climb after closing the door and also had the water tray in place AND the aluminum drip tray in place so the heat was really having to come up in the corners which was where the probe was placed. I tried to take a picture with the...
  2. THW

    MES 30" Temperature Zones Part 2 of 2

    Bear, I did notice that the temps were really high when the probe was on the third shelf and am not sure exactly why. My only thought would be that the Gen 2.5 with the large water tray blocking the entire center area of the cabinet that the heat when the element was on, was funneled right up...
  3. THW

    MES 30" Temperature Zones Part 2 of 2

    The same parameters that were used in part 1 were maintained in part 2. Note the temperature was set to 275* With the probe placed on the 3rd shelf and located in the right rear corner, here is the results. Note: The aluminum drip tray remained in place. The cabinet temperature fell to...
  4. THW

    Mes 30" Temperature Zones Part 1 of 2

    I checked the temperature in 5 locations in my MES 30" and this id the results. Keep in mind that even in your kitchen oven, you can get temperature swings of 35 to 40 degrees. The temperatures were taken using a Thermoworks Smoke with air temperature probe. Some structure for my testing were...
  5. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Thanks Johnny and Tallbn, that helps a lot. Tom
  6. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    talon, I have been reading a lot and though I did look for it, I have not been able to find what PID actually stand for. Would you define it for me?
  7. THW

    MES Support results

    Well I am very new to smoked meats, smokers and this forum but since I had a discussion with MES Support personnel, I figured I should comment on it. I have owned an MES 30" 2.5 gen. smoker for about 3 weeks now. During my first attempt to smoke a rack of ribs, I noticed a rather large...
  8. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    That has always been my thought dr k, because getting those temps when the MES readout was at 225* didn't make sense to me. But the Smoke seems to be working correctly now. I do think it was something to do with the batteries but I was using 99% of my brain cells thinking about smoking that...
  9. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    And you are so right that having an adjustable readout to correct for an offset temp would be wonderful.
  10. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    talcum, I agree with what you are saying about the boil test. And I did the boil test and it came out right on. I am at an elevation of 840 ft and looking at the boil temp for that elevation it was right on. 110.3 if I remember right. Now with that said. What I have been trying to say so...
  11. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. Now, I am not sure the MES ever got the temperature over the 300* temp like the air probe said. The temp was set at 225* and that is what the MES readout said with a 5 degree fluctuation showing. The Thermoworks Smoke air probe was attached to the top front...
  12. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Kurt, Thanks for your thoughts. I will be doing some testing with the air probe of the Thermoworks Smoke to see where the heat is, how far the MES readouts are off and how much of a swing it has. Once I determine that I will figure out id improvements can be made. The only thing that worries...
  13. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Hi Dave I am sure you are right about the evaporation causing the cooling and block. I thought I had the foil well sealed but with a meet probe in, it could not be totally sealed. I think the main problem at first was starting win cold ribs. Second, I was not trusting the Thermoworks reading...
  14. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Hi John and thanks for the thoughts. I think one of my first mistakes was that I took the rack right out of the fridge and when they went in the smoker, they were still cold. Next time I think I will have them out to get then close to room temp before starting. My MES has the door latch on...
  15. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    I finally got out of bed this morning but am a little short on sleep. The seemingly wild fluctuation of temperatures had me flustered to say the least. The Bluetooth read out was telling me the temperature was right at 225* and only wavering 4 or 5 degrees up and down. The Thermoworks Smoke...
  16. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Well, three hours of smoke and it is wrapped in foil now with a splash of Apple juice. It is dark now with snow on the ground and it seems like I have 3 left hands. everything got done but it took some effort. I am sure it will be a lot smoother the second time and when I have everything set...
  17. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Ok Richie and thanks to all for the help. I have the Spare Ribs in now with some of the Pitmaster pellets I got with the AMNPS. A mixture of Hickory, Apple and Cherry. Since 6 hours will provide a late supper, I was worried about what the house foreman would say. Her comment was since I was...
  18. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Thanks Johnny
  19. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    OK, I will give get that test done. Per Google my house address is at an elevation of 840 ft. That should provide a boiling point themerature of 210.3*. The Thermoworks Smoke meat probe was at exactly that so I have full confidence in the meat probe. Not too sure about the air probe or if I...
  20. THW

    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Ok Richie. I will do that before I start the ribs. Is there a thread that explains how to perform that test?
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