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  1. jted

    converting MES to a pid

    Hi Hank. I have read that you can simulate the load with a couple of bricks.Like I said before I have never Auto-tuned mine.   Jted
  2. jted

    converting MES to a pid

    Hank I like Cmaya have never auto tuned the PID. I tried it out of the box with the default settings and it was  + or - 3 degrees That was better than my wifes oven so I was happy. I am going to include a link on my PID rewire. I decdied I wanted to include the Thermal overload switch. In the...
  3. jted

    Is this a Gen 1 MES 30

    Yes, That is a Gen 1 w/ a window. That could be considered a upgrade if they sent it for free.   All gen 1 models have the door hinges on the right. all Gen 2 or 2.5's are hinged on the left.  Have fun Keep us posted.  Jted
  4. jted

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    By far the most impressive I have seen.  Sorry for your troubles.  Jted
  5. jted

    Go ahead rain gods, let er rip!

    Cmayna,  That is a great Idea except for one item I think you will find. The smoke as it cools will condensate and form creosote. You will need to put a short straight run after the first 90 and put a weep hole in it to drain the run off. That is a very clean job.  Does the height of the pipe...
  6. jted

    MES 40" Temperature Issues with Auber PID & Mailbox Mod

    Hi, I don't have a MES40 but I do run a Auber on my MES30. It has never been auto tuned. It ran to my likes ( + or - 2 degrees) right out of the box. I like the other posters who recommend that you bring it back to the factory default Think that is a good starting point. on the factory settings...
  7. jted

    Weekend baby backs

    PaRRot-HeaD, OK stand back and pat your self on the BACK.  I think they look great. From your description They smoked up just like I like them.  Nice work     Jted
  8. jted

    Thermometer accuracy

    By hanging the probe above the meat you are not getting a true and accurate temperature of the temp on the meat. If you hang the probe just under the meat I think it is more accurate than above a cold chunk (Boston Butt)  of meat. It will take hours before the temps above the meat and below...
  9. jted

    MES 30 tripping the GFIC.

    Lamar, That is a good suggestion.Thanks
  10. jted

    MES 30 tripping the GFIC.

    In some cases like mine the heating element soaks up moisture from the humidity. This changes the the measurable amount of amperage that the GFCI  reads as the current returns. The GFCI only reads the difference between what goes out and what comes back. When there is difference it trips. It...
  11. jted

    2 attempt w/ribs

    Great work Marc. You might want to try a dry rib That is one without sauce on it. You might like that better. You will find that a lot of people don't put anything in the waster pan.\People put liquids butter, brown sugar, Honey and more dry rub in their foil during the second part of the 3-2-1...
  12. jted

    MES 30 tripping the GFIC.

    I know this has been debated over and over. On one side folks believe that the element soaks up moisture out of the humid air. The ground fault trips. There solution is to plug it into a non grounded receptacle. In my and others that works if it is not a ground to the box. That can be determined...
  13. jted

    Masterbuilt smoker vent position?

    Hi, I am sorry it's finely cold in your neck of the woods. I won't talk about the steady migration of NorthDakotanians to the South west. Let's talk about the writer of the Manual. That person had very little or no time using it. They were clueless about smoking on it. Bear uses the safety side...
  14. jted

    First attempt at summer sausage possible problem

    Frank, please report back on you SS. I am am all ears and waiting especially the time to get the IT.  Jted
  15. jted

    My MES 30 has died.

    Ross before you give up try one more thing. It will sound weird but it sometimes  works. Put a tower in the dryer and heat it up . Wrap your controller in it and cover it with a large pan. While it is heating up heat up another. When the first one cools put the other on.Do it several times to...
  16. jted

    Pellets or no pellets?

    Chef gave you great info. I also recomend to just ask Todd. He is the inventor and CEO. He wants you to have the right equipment for your smoker.  He regularly answers his own phone.  Just call him.  Jted
  17. jted

    New MES 30" gen 1 owner

    There is a learning curve to a electric smoker. It's not hard or long  but it is there. The tenderloin will give you some experience and they don't take a long time. If you have them ready and get them in  just before a football game they will be ready by half time. don't over cook them!  Jted
  18. jted

    New MES 30" gen 1 owner

    Hi after you get your new smoker broke in and do the prep burn my choice is to smoke 10.00 worth of pork tenderloin. You get 2 to a pk normally and they are about 1.5 pounds each. Pork tenderloin is the easiest to smoke . Just clean rinse dry sprinkle rub on and smoke at about 225 for 1-2 hours...
  19. jted

    New guy question

    I don't know if there is a correct way to cool the box. Lets remember it is just a box with a heating element, Once it is off I would not worry about it warping.  I just open the door and let the box cool. The element cool quickly as does the chip tray.  Once the walls get to near ambient or 75...
  20. jted

    Pick a mailbox for mailbox mod

    Doc here a link to a adjustable 90 at HD for about 4.00 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Speedi-Products-3-in-Aluminum-90-Degree-Adjustable-Elbow-EX-26A90-03/202907324 3" aluminum pipe. Remember to cut the length before you snap it together...
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