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  1. beernuts

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    It has a different drip tray setup, a smaller but deeper water pan that slides into a pair of rails under an opening in the drip pan, vented on left side versus the top, different location for the door hinges, 1200 watt element in the 40" model (though that may have been there before), control...
  2. beernuts

    Problems with first MES30 smoke

    The best way I've found to not get the white smoke is one I found here. Just start with a few ( 5 - 7) chips and let them burn down. The add the same amount again and let those smoke down. What you want to do is create an ash base for the wood. When you have that add more chips each time to...
  3. beernuts

    Newbie in buffalo

    What smoker did you get?
  4. beernuts

    Happy New Year SMF! And Thank You to Everyone!!!

    Happy New Year to everyone at Smokingmeatforums.com!
  5. beernuts

    FREAKIN A!!!!! MES took a crap I think

    It gets mighty cold here and I've found that if I preheat my MES 40 for a couple of hours at 275 the cabinet seems to hold heat much better. I ran it at 3 below overnight outside and never had an issue with low temps. I also threw a blanket over the door and backside for a bit of wind protection.
  6. beernuts

    Tips for wood chips catching fire in new MES 30

    I've tried the soaking wood chips thing but all it did was delay the smoke I was working to get. So I use the chips dry right out of the package. As for the AMNPS it doesn't overpower the food with smoke. It provides a very consistent amount that flavors the food. He color of the meat, to...
  7. beernuts

    Gas or Electric for my smoking needs

    My first smoker purchase was the new MES 40 because I figured I didn't want to have to buy a bigger one a couple of months later.  It's worked really well so far with no major hiccups.  The digital controls are nice and I like that the box itself is insulated for use in colder temps.  I had mine...
  8. beernuts

    what smoke generator for mes

    I'm a big fan of the AMNPS. It works as advertised and produces a long lasting TBS.
  9. beernuts

    Tips for wood chips catching fire in new MES 30

    I had the same issue when I followed the directions included with my MES 40. What I ended up doing was starting with maybe five to eight chips and let them smoke. I then added a few more repeating the process. After an ash base was formed I added a larger amount and went from there. The...
  10. beernuts

    The MES 40 is Getting a Cold Weather Workout Tonight

    I just pulled it out of the smoker and put in in the towel lined cooler for a couple of hours. The MES 40 held temp all night down below zero. The smoker was outside on my patio covered with a blanket. The AMNPS ran a full 10+ hours without any issues or relights. Along with that the...
  11. beernuts

    The MES 40 is Getting a Cold Weather Workout Tonight

    I have to bring some pulled pork to my relatives tomorrow for our contribution to the annual Christmas meal. It's currently 7 above with the temp to drop to -3 tonight. I put it in a 10lb pork butt at 9:00pm and according to my ET-732 the smoker is holding between 221 and 234. It's set for...
  12. beernuts

    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas to all and God bless you in ths holiday season.
  13. beernuts

    My big announcement - Updated March 21, 2013

    Well done. I did the same thing in 2009 and it made a lot of difference in my life.
  14. beernuts

    A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER Makes Steven Raichlen's BARBECUER'S GIFT GUIDE 2012

    Congratulations Todd. Great products deserve the recognition. Yours certainly qualifies as that!
  15. beernuts

    2012 MES and the AMNPS 5x8 - Best Location

    I'm using the optional placement right now with some St. Louis ribs. I'm getting a great TBS and a good burn. This is a really good product!
  16. beernuts

    Ugghhh...unit wont start!

    The timer needs to be set after the temp is entered before the unit will come on.  I know this because it didn't take time to RTFM that came with the smoker...   Totally my fault...
  17. beernuts

    MES owners - question about your door seal

    The door on my MES 40 seals very well and this is the second door.  The first sealed well also.  The problem with the first door was the trim piece on the top of the door cracked in half.  The reason was unknown.  The door worked fine but when I called and inquired about a new trim section they...
  18. beernuts

    Acronyms?

    How about one more. "PID" ?
  19. beernuts

    how well does the MES 40 work in the cold?

    I've had my MES 40 smoker for a few weeks now and have had few if any major problems with the cold weather.  I usually smoke at 225 degrees and the MES has no problems staying warm.  Add the AMNPS so I don't have to open the door as often and it holds the heat well.  I do let it warm up for a...
  20. beernuts

    MES 30 Questions

    I'll try that. It sounds like a good idea.
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