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  1. husker3in4

    Help with 5lb Choice brisket flat

    So I picked up a 5lb brisket flat at Costco yesterday, was planning on smoking it this weekend. I finally got my old and favorite smoker working again (MES 30" gen 1, thanks to tallbm and others on this forum!) and am eager to give it a go. Im not going to trim it much, and have my rub ready...
  2. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    That is correct! That is exactly the one I have.
  3. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Thanks! I know the serial on my MES is 20070910, its an early version i know that.
  4. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Tallbm, can you do me a favor and measure where you put your hole in your back panel for the round temp shut off switch? I know ours may be different as far as where it is, but I want to use your measurements as a reference.
  5. husker3in4

    How to clean mold from MES 30

    Ok, did that last night and nylon brushed all the gunk/mold off. How should I clean the rubber door seal? Just wipe it with the water/vinegar solution?
  6. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Here is an update: I got my new 12g hi temp wire and connectors last week. I cut the wire and got the connectors on and put the wire on and fired it up, it worked! I let it run at 275 for a bit, then shut it off and let it cool. Then I actually screwed in the temp shut off switch and fired it up...
  7. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    So I think I found what I want online, on ebay actually. I found similar things on amazon but they wanted too much + shipping. The wire is 12 AWG and listed as TGGT High tempurature. Here are the links: Wire...
  8. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    It seems my only options are single or stranded. Is it safe to assume that "stranded" wire is a single strand and not braided?
  9. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Thanks again for the quick response. I checked my local Ace and they have 12g wire for .69 a foot, but its not hi temp. They asked if I wanted single or stranded wire, which one do I want? I also found 12g THHN wire at a local home store. Is that the high heat stuff I want? He also asked if I...
  10. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Thanks for your fast reply! The images in your post didnt show up, but I get the gist of what you mean. So where would I get new wires? Would my local ACE have them? Im not very electrical, since the red wire that burned runs directly between the rollout thermostat switch and the heating...
  11. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Ok guys, so I did some testing last night. I took the back off (again, ugh) and removed the screws holding the thermostat switch device in place, and the screws holding the little protective box in place. I checked to make sure the posts were not loose, and the connections while not super tight...
  12. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    If the problem is loose wires, should I just try to crimp down the connectors onto the thermostat posts? I should be able to mess with it tonight. One thing I DO know, is that Im not putting the back on it again until I get it working thru several tests. At that point I will probably cut out an...
  13. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Yep, that makes perfect sense. Although, I dont think Im caused any wiggle like you describe, not yet anyway. The connectors on the wires are fairly loose fitting on the thermostat, but they were the same way when I tested it outside of the body and they worked fine. Ive attached a picture of...
  14. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    well when I tested it, those same wires were plugged into it, so I dont think it is a wire issue. But you might have a point about it being grounded out. the screws that were originally holding the thermostat to he body are too small now, cause everytime you unscrew it and screw it back in (at...
  15. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    I clicked your link for tallbm but I dont see a way to private message him?
  16. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    Id be lying if that thought didnt run through my mind already. But thats another $180 and still trying to stop the bleeding from getting $725 stolen by the USCIS. I actually have another smoker, but this one has been my favorite. I am wondring if I should just bridge the 2 wires together and...
  17. husker3in4

    MES 30 wont get to temp!

    My saga continues. I have a Gen 1 (one of them) MES that I had for maybe or 5 years. It died after maybe 18 months, so I changed the element with no luck, then changed the little round thermostat with no luck. So it sat in storage for 3 years until I had a buddy help me test the parts. Turns...
  18. husker3in4

    How to clean mold from MES 30

    So if I run it at 275 for several hours and go over the inside with a nylon brush, I wont need to use vinegar or anything? How long is several hours?
  19. husker3in4

    How to clean mold from MES 30

    I would think Awesome and bleach both would be too harsh for both the inside of the smoker and for cooking later. I would be worried there would be chemicals left behind that would end up on the food?
  20. husker3in4

    How to clean mold from MES 30

    I have an older MES that I really loved until it died, probably a good 3 years ago. After replacing the heating element to no avail, then replacing the thermostat shut off (little round sensor about 3/4 the way up on the inside left of the smoker) and it still didnt work, it has just sat in...
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