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  1. jted

    Not getting any smoke into my meat!

    Lee, there are lots of threads devoted to why electric smokers don't produce smoke rings. There are also some that tell you how to get one. I can tell you you can't taste one. If you want a strong taste of smoke get the AMNPS and burn Oak. Learn how to use it and Yes, you will get hours of blue...
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    MES 30 element replacement to solve GFCI tripping

    Steve sorry I missed your question. It was several GFCI's, in 2 houses,4 to be exact 3 at my old house and 1 in this house. Jted
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    Is this too much smoke

    Hi. What I found with using chips was when I opened the door if the smoke took my breath and was white I was going to have bitter meat. Thy using less chips and let them burn out before adding more or just get a AMNPS and use pellets you'll never look back. Jted
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    Ash Trey Flavor on my food?

    Hi. Good smoke is easy to spot. Daveomark posted this example in 2012. It is the best example of both good and bad. jted
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    MES 30 element replacement to solve GFCI tripping

    Berry. My smoker is the 30 inch 800 watt 20070910. It is the old first generation digital 30. Give MB a call it is only a phone call. They will ask the model number off the back panel tag. If you need to remove the back to replace the element it is not a big deal but you will need a drill and...
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    MES 30 element replacement to solve GFCI tripping

    Thanks for the kind words and yes,Gary 25.00 is a nice cheep fix. Jted
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    MES 30 element replacement to solve GFCI tripping

    Hi, I like many had the tripping problem. I used most of the short term remedies to use my smoker, including heating the element with everything from my propane torch to 800 watt hair dryers. Starting it on a non gfci receptacle for 20 minutes then switching to a gfci. This one caused the most...
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    ribs , butts and bacon wrapped stuffed bell peppers

    OH ya, Look at the crust. A Naked butt for sure. Just like I like them. Very nice job, Thanks for sharing. Jted
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    Yet another quick question.

    Nice looking main course, cooked perfectly Jted
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    Masturbuilt CS kit vs A-Maze-n pellet tray???

    Hi. You won't find many opinions on the better of the two, the tray or a smoke generator. By name they are designed to smoke for two different reasons The CS kit is for cold smoking. In my opinion the tray doesn't work real well at temps under 130. So cold smoking with it is harder. Yes you...
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    Yet another quick question.

    Not a bad Idea but watch your IT Closely. The end IT is the most important part of the cook. Start on the cool side then move at 115 to the hot to sear. Don't over cook. No matter what it looks like pull it at 135 Taste and tenderness is better than looks I have smoked a bunch of tender loins...
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    How can I find the best Electric smokers?

    OK you want opinions. Remember they are only opinions. A electric smoker is just a box with a element in it to provide heat. Everything else is just a option. As far as the amount of heat I would not want less than 5 watts per sq" by volume. I hope I wrote that right. l x h x w / wattage. 5...
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    masterbuild not heating

    Hi and welcome Tee. You did not indicate the model you have. I have a gen 1 30" (20070910) The temperature safety switch goes by a few different names. Roll out switch,snap switch are 2. My switch is accessible. I had to drill out the rivets on the back panel with a 1/8" bit. There are a bunch...
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    Little Help with Temperature on MES 30" Needed.

    Well, how were the Ribs. However they were the process will get better and smother with practice. Your smoker will heat over 300 degrees. You just saw it. The manufacture does not want you to smoke over 275. It is all about liabilities. You also have a over heat switch in the box that turns...
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    couple ????'s

    Hi, You have asked the classic Chevy-Ford question. Get ready you are about to get some opinions. I use a gen 1 Mes 30 I have never needed more space but I am smoking for 3 max 4 people. The bottom rack is used for the drip pan Large pieces of meat (2 pork butts) go on the next then I can cut up...
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    Pork Butt Cooking Temps

    Hi, This is a great thread. First remember that all yor answers are personal opinions. As much as I agree with motorcrash I cook mine at 242. Why because my old MES 30 really likes and holds that temp. First use the search and look up MES fluctuating temps. Basically I feel that the number you...
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    Brand new to this

    Chris, if you like your jerky now, bag and refrigerate for a few days and then try it. Jted
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    Brand new to this

    WELCOME, I won't answer all of your questions. First let me say You will get different opinions. About your jerky. I would not try to jerk the whole 6 pounds at once, bust it up into 3 or 4 batches and learn as you go. First 160 is a good starting point. You may hear a little cooler and you can...
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    Another MES Mod - Cold Smoker Assist!!

    Hi, I also used a fan. Mine was a computer fan mounted in a piece of 3"aluminum stove pipe. I used a 120 to 12 volt volt rheostat to control the volume. I put mine in the chip tube. It works great. Tomorrow I will take some pictures if anyone wants to see it JTED
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