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  1. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    yep...did that as well. no reading
  2. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Thanks Winter. That's what I used as my guide!!
  3. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Thanks chopsaw, I did check it when I rewired it. It was at 17.5 ohms, but i'm still thinking it's a problem with the element as it doesn't trip the circuit right away, only after it starts heating. I've dbl checked the wiring and it's just as tallbm instructions read.
  4. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Connections look and feel good. nothing bare touching the cabinet anywhere. I see there is what appears to be 2 ground wires. One green and one blue. Not sure what the deal is. Of course my entire knowledge of electricity consists of what I learned touching a fence wire.
  5. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Yup, tried that. Tripped after a couple minutes. It was heating.
  6. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Nope not yet. Not sure what to look for.
  7. tanglefoot

    Got butt?

    Got mine on the Dan'l Boone as well.....#%&@ danged mes anyway.
  8. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Not on my "main" smoker outlet. It's 20amp dedicated outlet. and as for trying the other circuits, i used a 25' 14 ga cord.
  9. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Thanks Winter. Fired it up this morning, and it keeps tripping the gfci. Tried 3 different circuits and still does it. The dang thing will heat for about 2-3 minutes and then trip again. Not sure what my next move should be. Dang frustrating.
  10. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    Well here goes....The mes30 is rewired, the PID just arrived the other day, and I' got a hankerin' for some pulled pork. Mrs. Tanglefoot picked me up an 8 pounder today so I'll be on a mission tomorrow!! (why do I feel like it's Christmas eve???)
  11. tanglefoot

    Brisket Pie à la mode!

    NOW THAT'S SOME FINE LOOKING CHOW!!! I'm gonna have to try that! Thanks much for sharing!!
  12. tanglefoot

    Which pellet grill for the money?

    I've had my GMG Daniel Boone for about 7-8 years now and i love it. It was in that 500.00 price range. I'm sure it's just like everything else (some swear by it and some swear at it). Yes it has some issues, (hot and cool spots, temp swings) but you learn those things as you use it and learn to...
  13. tanglefoot

    I've made up my mind, but....

    After the last couple of weeks being disgusted, frustrated, and downright disappointed with my mes30, I'm going the PID route, but I could use a little input from my SMF friends. I've spent some time looking at these online the last few days and (besides not knowing what the dickens I'm looking...
  14. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    You about got me sold on the idea. I was just thinkin'.....might be a good way to put that kung flu cash to work!!!! Thanks again.
  15. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    P Thanks, tallbm, and everyone else for your input. I'll consider the PID thing. I already have an AMNPS. (comes in handy for long smokes!!). Maybe after all these years it's time for an upgrade and join the "big boys"!!!!! Thanks again to all.
  16. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    Sorry, I didn't answer your question. No it did not run, so I unplugged it, cussed at it, and started removing the back panel.
  17. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    After I did that I drilled out the rivets and removed the back panel to expose the temp switch. Can't tell if it's good or not, but again the connections were new, and tight, so nothing jumped out at me. How would I tell if it needs replacing? The more I investigate, the more I'm thinking it's...
  18. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    I tried to fire it up just a while ago and there was a strange clicking sound that seemed to be coming from the control panel. What the dickens???
  19. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    Yes, I was just looking at that. The blame thing is riveted on. Not a huge deal, but why can't those nice chinese folks use screw guns like the rest of the dadgum world. Like i said, not a big deal, but a pain in the covid. I'll work on that after work tomorrow (hopefully) and let you know what...
  20. tanglefoot

    MES TROUBLE

    Thank you. Just checked that. No reading.
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