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  1. avfordguy

    Question on ME30 and Maverick

    I did call them after I returned the first unit (per MB customer service) and the second unit was just as bad, they called me the next day and said they are aware of the controller issue, that they have had a lot of calls. Pleasant girl on the other end offered to send out a new "updated"...
  2. avfordguy

    Question on ME30 and Maverick

    How true! mine is 30 degrees LOWER than set temp....set temp 260/actual 232
  3. avfordguy

    MES 30 - Model Confusion

    I have a MES 20071514 I got from Lowe's, $199.00 (no glass door) actual smoker temp is 30 degrees LOWER than the digital display states. I called MB and they are aware of the problem, and they are sending a "updated" temperature controller. Even with it being 30 degrees low it will hold...
  4. avfordguy

    Brand new MES 30 .. should I go to the trouble to return it or just adjust my temps?

    Call MasterBuilt and give them your info , they will send you a new controller in about 4 weeks ( new design - new programming). I returned the MES 30 ( exchanged ) mine and got one just as bad. I called MB and also sent them a email about the issue and they are aware of the problem and working...
  5. avfordguy

    New to the Gen II MES 30 any advice?

    Bought it at Lowe's Master Built 30" with digital temp control, Model #  20071514 and the Serial #  1113 That one was returned ( per MB ) and exchanged for another on, one thing that I did find out is that the "serial" number was the same on the unit I got with the exchange, so as I see it the...
  6. avfordguy

    MES 30 Questions - new owner

    MB called me today after i sent them a email stating the replacement unit is almost as bad temp wise. MB said they have discovered a c programing error in the controller,new updated controlers are 4 to 6 weeks away.
  7. avfordguy

    New to the Gen II MES 30 any advice?

    Mine is the same without the handle on the door. I found that the temp controller is way off, returned it to Lowes based on customer service at MB, second one is just as bad temp wise ( some 25 degrees high) I sent MB a email with phone number and they just called me this morning and said they...
  8. avfordguy

    South Texas newbie

    Thanks for the warm and smokey welcome! Gordie
  9. avfordguy

    MES 30 Questions - new owner

    Temperature update! I called MB today and spoke with customer service, they said that the whole box must be replaced, and normally they would send one out, unfortunately they were out of stock, and the girl said to return it to Lowe's because it is still under warranty. Went to Lowe's exchanged...
  10. avfordguy

    MES 30 Questions - new owner

    Sorry the wrong key so I did this test today....unit stablized ( been off for over 12 hours) unit not in direct sunlight, turned unit ON temp said 94 degrees, also meat probe said 94 degrees, my digital temp probe said 79 degrees.....turn unit to 225 degrees set temp let unit stabilize for 2...
  11. avfordguy

    MES 30 Questions - new owner

    I have been having trouble with new model 20071514 ( Lowes 30 inch) found out Sunday that BOTH the box temp sensor and the meat probe sensor are off by 30 degrees at 170 degrees. I found this out by turkey breast did not look right when meat probe said 170, I used my other two digital meat...
  12. avfordguy

    South Texas newbie

    Master built 30" electric smoker from Lowe's So far done pork ribs.....ok Brisket.......fair Chicken wings...awesome Turkey breast...trouble I may call or send a email to master built, found out that the meat probe is off by 30degrees, will verify it tomorrow. Now I am wondering if the...
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