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  1. dave from mesa

    Looking to get an electric smoker for cold smoking

    Gen1 has the controller on top at the back. Gen2 has the controller at the front near the door. Good luck in your choice and happy smoken. dave Damn too slow again. Good going Chef J
  2. dave from mesa

    New to makin bacon and have lots of questions

    Not sure this is in the right area as there is a "bacon" and a "smoking Bacon" forum here. Not sure why. If it needs to be move Mods plz do. OK Never smoked bacon before. Been reading all the posts and am getting more and more confused. Would like bacon like you buy from the store but better...
  3. dave from mesa

    Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker

    Never had good luck with just water. Have cleaned mine with 0000 steel wool. Looks like a little rod coming out the back. Hi temp limit switch is a flat thing on the opposite side, at least on my MES 40.
  4. dave from mesa

    Bacon: round 2. Dry cured

    Wow nice smokehouse. Things are looking good. dave
  5. dave from mesa

    What Brand

    As far as I know the Gen1 have the controller on top at the back. So the answer is yes. Sorry Danred I have a MES and have only used electric smokers. Lots of MES users here so if I were to recommend one a Gen1 30" would be it considering your price range. Good luck o your decision dave...
  6. dave from mesa

    Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker

    Why do you want to clean it? Not really necessary unless things are growing or dripping off it.
  7. dave from mesa

    MES 40 or Bradley Original

    Gen1 has the controller on the top at the back. Gen2 has the controller on top at the front near the door. Can't help with the Bradley but hear they are real nice units. Good luck
  8. dave from mesa

    Beginner needing help with a Brinkmann electric smoke n grill

    You don't say what model you have. On most of the ones I looked at they have a big silver door on the front. Does yours have it? http://www.brinkmann.net/outdoor_cooking/outdoor_cooking/electric_smokers_and_grills.aspx
  9. dave from mesa

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    Amazon has Gen1 30" for $177 w/free shipping all the time.
  10. dave from mesa

    3 yr old MES 40 is dead!!

    If you can't figure out how to test the heating element it might be worth pulling the back off and see if they are burned. Not that hard of a job.
  11. dave from mesa

    MES 40, chip loader issues

    Sorry skipped right over the chuckie part. That's what old age does to you.
  12. dave from mesa

    MES 40, chip loader issues

    If you want fall apart tender cook it till 195-200. Any more than that and I find it mushy. You will like the AMNPS
  13. dave from mesa

    Masterbuilt Customer Service...Excellent

    Had a diff problem with my MES40. Darryl sent me the parts to fix it and now it is up and running. Great customer service. thanks Darryl.
  14. dave from mesa

    Masterbuilt Elite electric smoker-should I buy it?

    Gen1 has the controller on the top at the back. Gen2 has it on top at the front. Try this link for a Gen1 Link to Gen2
  15. dave from mesa

    Masterbuilt Elite electric smoker-should I buy it?

    If you are interested in buying a Gen1 MES30 they are still available from here      http://astore.amazon.com/smokingmeat-20 Good luck in your selection. dave
  16. dave from mesa

    MES 40, chip loader issues

    Maybe vinegar and a small wire brush. What kind of chips are you using? Were you getting LOTS of smoke?
  17. dave from mesa

    I Beat The November 8th Jinx!!!

    Good to hear this. Live long and keep smokin.
  18. dave from mesa

    How Cold Are You?

    What Addertooth said.
  19. dave from mesa

    Looks like a great time to do some cold smoking!

    Got to go with Welshrarebit. Someone explain snow? Supposed to be 76 here today. Looks like it will be a long time before I can cold smoke me some bacon
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