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    PP in mes with first go at a maze n tray

    Make sure the top of the pellets dont over lap the divider walls and you can also set the tray on the lower rack above the heater.
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    PP in mes with first go at a maze n tray

    It looks like you lit both ends of the pellet tray, or is that an illusion? Full tray should give you around 12 hours of smoke if you light one end. Looks good!
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    First smoke this weekend! MES / A-MAZE question.

    Get a measurement on the lower left of the chip box where the 2 rods cross over. Perhaps the AMNPS will sit there. I haven't seen that model before.
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    First smoke this weekend! MES / A-MAZE question.

    What model MES do yo have? There are several versions each a little different
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    Tri-tip

    Where are these illustrated cattle from? That makes things so easy!
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    Country Style Ribs - Two Ways

    They look great! I have never tried them yet, is it worth cutting away some of the fat?
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    New to Smoking MES

    You can always just set a pan of hot water in it for a few minutes prior to turning it on.
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    New to Smoking MES

    I have the same unit and have no problems. Keep it out of the wind, is the best advice I can give. I mis spoke. Just a quick glance. That isnt what I have. Same advice, about the wind.
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    Tin Foil in MES 40

    Just that one time. It created a 5-8 degree lag in the time the heating element would come on and go off.
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    Tin Foil in MES 40

    I can only add that I used a pan and it was too close to the back wall sensor and it screwed up my remote temp readings on my MES 30!! A newbie learning experience form sure!
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    Masterbuild Mes 130b sale price

    They should have made them a plug in accessory.
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    This past fall Lowes had the MES 230G on clearance sale and a friend and I walked out with 3 of them for $119.99. each.
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    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    I'm confused, so it takes a$170. controller to make a $120 smoker to work correctly?? What did I miss. Sorry for being the dumb guy on the block.
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    Pit Boss pellets irritating me.

    Brad4x4 check your Inbox
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    Sunday Grilling

    Making my mouth water! Awesome meal!
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    Smoking my 1st turkey

    At Thanksgiving,I compared the plastic pop up to a digital temp probe and there was a 20 degree difference. Bird in oven plastic popped at 180 degree and dry as heck!! Butterball brand doesnt use a pop up for that very reason!
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    New smoker ....MES 35B Bacon?

    Is it insulated? You may have to put a blanket on it to deal with weather situations.
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    Pre heating MES 30

    The last few times I used my MES 230G, I preheated to 275 then after putting the meat in I reset to the temp I wanted to smoke (225) I figured it would get back up to the 225 quicker once the door was opened and the cold meat was put it. Seems to being working fine that way. I do use the...
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    MES 130B Questions: Is it worth it?

    Congratulations on the smoker. I would recommend you cover the bottom drip tray and top of the chip cover with foil and change if every smoke. I also dont use the water pan so it is removed. You will appreciated the pellet tray also!!
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    MES 130B Questions: Is it worth it?

    New on the shelf unopened. Also had a friend get one the same day! Do a search on top of page (MES 230G). Someone got one for $105.
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