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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Thank you.
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Well, while tempted to "kick it to the curb", 2 things prevented this. My family bought me this smoker with a ton of accessories to go with it. They went all out for me. I didn't have the heart to tell them that their gift was useless because of an inaccessible $4 part. Secondly, and I...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    OK, an update. I put the old sensor back in, just to block the hole. Left the bypass hooked up. Turned on the MES and set the temp to 225 for starters. It heated up very quickly, got to 227 and then started to drop. I have found, with my MES anyway, it does that and then heats up again. I...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    I wondered about that. Thanks.
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Well, have run into some issues. Firstly, when I attempted to turn MES on, it blew the GFIC on the plug in. Well that was unexpected. Just to check, I replaced the controller with a new one I had. That blew the breaker as well. The only thing that was different was the new sensor so i...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    I didn't realize there were 1 and 2 piece sensors. I was just focused on making sure it was ceramic. I will put the one piece in. I wondered about smoke getting past it. Thanks for pointing it out.
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Ok, so the parts came a day early. Had some time and got to it. Well, I waited til late afternoon as it was 38.5 Celcius (101 F) here right now. Not much fun working outside in that. Anyway, I measured and drew some lines. I was a little off as you can see in the pics. But nothing...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Can't thank you enough! Getting my Dremel warmed up. The tin snips look messy. I prefer the Dremel. I have some thin metal plate I can use to make a cover. Ceramic 150 sensor will be here Wednesday along with new connectors. I will take some measurements and figure out where to make...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Ok, first off, thanks for all the info. Has taken awhile to process but I think I am ready to proceed. 2 questions: First, I looked at the page you showed about replacing the heat sensor with a ceramic one. Based on the picture of the ceramic one, I ordered 2 from Amazon.ca. The pic showed...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    Thanks for your response. the more I read, the more I understand there are issues with the MES controller. Excuse my ignorance, what is a PID controller? Any chance you could show me a pic of those 4 wires and how you hook them up? With regards to cranking it up to 275, when I get to 250, as...
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    Heating issues with Masterbuilt MB20070421

    HI, new to the forum. Looking for some help. My kids bought me a Masterbuilt electric smoker. Have had a lot of fun smoking briskets, steaks, ribs, etc., however it's acting up on me and I'm not sure how to resolve it. My kids bought me a Weber Connect kit as well. Takes up to 4 temp...
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    Will drilling holes in smoker tray help?

    I keep running into references to the mailbox mod. What is it please?
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    Will drilling holes in smoker tray help?

    I had to get it up to 225 at least before it would smoke. I am using a Weber digital thermometer. It appears to be more accurate than the thermometer that is built into the MES. About a 10 degree difference. I crank it up pretty high to get the chips started but then turn it down. Another...
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    Will drilling holes in smoker tray help?

    Thanks. It started smoking a lot more when I did that.
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    Using Weber Connect in Masterbuilt smoker

    Thanks. Only been here for a day and have learned good stuff.
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    New to SMF!

    Thanks, Colin. Seems like a great place to be with lots of helpful people!
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    Using Weber Connect in Masterbuilt smoker

    912, it's this one: Masterbuilt MB20070421. I am assuming MES means Masterbuilt Electrical Smoker?
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    Will drilling holes in smoker tray help?

    I have a Masterbuilt digital 30"smoker. I am noticing that often the second batch of chips don't ignite. They often leave the smoker tray full with partially burnt chips. I have read on some Masterbuilt forums that some people drill a series of small holes in the chip tray to help with...
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    Using Weber Connect in Masterbuilt smoker

    I received a Weber connect with 2 probes to go with my Masterbuilt smoker. I have a question about it. At the moment, I am putting the probe wires in between the door and the front of the smoker. I don't see how else to place the wires. Can this damage the door seal in any way? Is there a...
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    New to SMF!

    Thanks, David. We're on either end of Canada but the smoke brings us together, eh?
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