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  1. jted

    MES 30. Is this an acceptable temp swing?

    I have to tell you those temp swings are better than acceptable, they are great especially with a empty box. If I had only 7 degree swings I wouldn't have put a Auber PID on mine. What model number do you have? Jted
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    heating element advice

    Hi, I am happy your 30 seems to be working. A great save on your dinner. Also you have the right idea on starting earlier. I like to give myself a 3 to 4 hour window. I have never had a pork butt finish just when I wanted it to. It always seems to take longer. That is because I don't foil...
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    heating element advice

    Hi, Matt Tallbm has the right Idea. So does Dave You need to check your connections as well as the resistance of your element. Uncover the connector and unplug the wire connectors . When the male spades are uncovered use a Ohmmeter to check the resistance of the element your resistance should...
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    Question about cleaning an MES

    No, I am like Perazzi Mx14 If I had to do all that I would not use mine either. Cover everything with foil, bottom tray,heat shield and chip tray front and use a drip pan. I clean my racks every time and only put in the number I need. Weber makes a good grill cleaner if you hand wash your...
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    Store bought bacon..

    Hi, I live perhaps 60 miles from Smithfield Their meat is very good and not pumped up with water, additives and salt. It is always my choice if I have one. Sometimes it is hard to find what I want. Being this close just baffles me. Jted
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    Store bought bacon..

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    MES electric with pellets

    The above smoker appears to be a 20070910 . It is the old stand by plain Jane no frills smoker. I have one just like it. Great little smoker If yours looks like this one call Todd at AmazN products and he will hook you up with a AMNPS tray and some great pellets. Jted
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    Did a bad thing.... MES 30 overheated, SERIOUSLY. What to do??

    Goldwing54 Welcome since you have other smokers you know a smoker in its basic form is just a box or tube with a heat source. I would think the fumes from the burnt insulation will dissipate. You don;t need to worry about the wireing since you will rewire it for the PID. The only thing I...
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    What does it cost to run your electric smoker

    Hi, I used the 800 watt figure a for 18 hours as frankusb called it a worse case scenario. My MES 30 a 20070910 is set up with a Auber PID. I can see by the power light that comes on when it heats. It is not on much over 50% but I did not use my P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor. it...
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    What does it cost to run your electric smoker

    During a recent conversation with my other half, we discussed how much it cost to run my MES 30 . So I set out to do the math Here it is. Some of the things you need to know before you start are .What size is your heating element? In my case it is 800 watts. Next we need to turn that into...
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    mes smoker temps

    Yes, cabinet temps do vary by at least 10 to 15 degrees either side of the set point. That is normal. the smoker will cycle and when it hits the lower set point it will start up while this is happening it drops then when it hits The upper set point it cuts off and coasts back down but while it...
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    Deal of Deals

    NEW! Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite 30" Electric Smoker with Meat Probe 129.00 with a extra 30.00 mail in rebate. Cabela's Black Friday sale Thru the 29, of Nov. Thats 99.00 Plus Free shipping.
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    LOST PHOTOS

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    LOST PHOTOS

    Some of mine are still available but only in the threads they were originally posted to. There was a page or should I say a large album of all the photos that each member had downloaded. That is what I find is missing or don't know how to pull it up. Jted
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    LOST PHOTOS

    I am sure I am not the first to ask but what happened to the photos. Will they be back or are we just out of luck? JTED
  16. jted

    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    Matt and I thought I was the only one with a wife that didn't like smoke. HA HA With the AMNPS you will get thin blue smoke (TBS). The next step is a old box fan that will move it away from the door. Here is a picture of TBS smoke, good smoke and bad . I did not take the picture but it is one...
  17. jted

    Best for < $700

    Smokin-It #3 under 700.00 free shipping
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    MES and after market pellets

    BBQ is regional so are the wood's used to smoke it. In the part of the south that I live oak and hickory are the wood of choice for many pit masters since it is very common. Tods oak is as good as it comes. It is not post oak but it does not smell like red oak. If you have ever split red oak you...
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    LALA Matt, Welcome. Basicly you have the correct. 2 hours hot then burn some chips or pellets. remember that the longer you burn a smoke producer the better your first smoke will be. I would be reasonable about the chip or pellet burning. start your smoke off with something easy like Pork ribs...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    Hi I agree with everything browneyesvictim said above. I have used a 20070910 for 3 or 4 years. If you wait just a little longer they will go on sale 150 to 160.00. Just remember it is just a box with a heat source. Everything else is just lipstick. Using the AMPS and a good thermometer is all...
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