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  1. redoctobyr

    new to smoking and new masterbuilt 30in electric digitial smoker not producing smoke at low temps

    Sorry, I should have worded that better. The Maple-Hickory-Cherry pellets that I bought are pre-mixed into a blend of the 3. It's not a bag of Cherry, a bag of Maple, etc. I was hoping it would be a decent choice for general-use pellets, since I'm not planning on buying a bunch of different...
  2. redoctobyr

    new to smoking and new masterbuilt 30in electric digitial smoker not producing smoke at low temps

    FWIW, I've used my twice now, both times with it sitting on the deck, in full sun (I think the first use was around 80F or so). My display is admittedly tough to read in bright light, but I haven't noticed any issues with melting. Maybe something else was going wrong, contributing to that?  You...
  3. redoctobyr

    Is a 2nd generation used MES 40" worth $100?

    I get the impression that the AMNPS is more popular/common than the cold smoker attachment. That may be wrong. But the AMNPS is certainly simple, and effective. The cold smoker attachment has its own heat source, as I recall. And I think I've seen people talk about wiring in a device to help...
  4. redoctobyr

    new to smoking and new masterbuilt 30in electric digitial smoker not producing smoke at low temps

    I'm new at this as well, but just bought the same model smoker. I followed the common advice here, and bought an AMNPS pellet tray. The included chip tray relies on the smoker's heater to make the chips hot enough to smoke, as you found. So with a low set temperature, the heater may not run...
  5. redoctobyr

    MES Mailbox Mod

    I know this is an old post. But any idea which box you bought? I was at Home Depot the other day, the only steel mailboxes that I could see all said "Galvanized" on their boxes. Most were Gibraltar, there were some from another brand as well, sorry, I don't recall the name. I also emailed...
  6. redoctobyr

    Newb looking at smokers, could use some help

    Very cool, good luck! It sounds like a good combo, especially if you're willing to do the PID changeover. Even better if you do it right away, so you get precise digital control from the outset. I still have a lot to learn about the units, and about smoking. I just finished my second cook...
  7. redoctobyr

    MES30 help requested

    I just got a Gen1 MES30 (20070910). Today is my second use. My AMNPS pellet tray arrived in time for my first cook, so I never used the chip tray for actually smoking food. But I did use the chip tray while seasoning the smoker the first time, at 275F. I didn't have flames shooting out...
  8. redoctobyr

    Mailbox mod question

    People seem to prefer avoiding using galvanized parts when possible. Certainly by the time the smoke leaves the mailbox, it shouldn't be very hot, and would therefore be unlikely to cause a problem. But if something unexpected happened, like the pellets started burning, instead of smoldering...
  9. redoctobyr

    Masterbuilt 30" smoker power cord repair

    The board is likely fiberglass or similar, and should not be bothered by the heat. Soldering it is the proper solution. There may be some sort of adhesive you could try to use, but if so, I'm not aware of one. If desperate, you could try maybe spreading the pins a bit, to try and keep them in...
  10. redoctobyr

    Which smoker to buy

    Item #2 is pretty cool. Even if I added my own PID controller, it sounds like my digital MES shouldn't go much above 300, lest I create problems with the materials used. And I've heard people say that chicken with skin should be finished off around 350, if you want the skin crispy, so I couldn't...
  11. redoctobyr

    Newb looking at smokers, could use some help

    I considered the analog, but went with the common digital, 20070910. It seems like the analog doesn't get discussed too much here. So there may at least be less support for it. It doesn't have a chip loader tube, though this likely doesn't matter with an AMNPS. I'm not sure if it's insulated...
  12. redoctobyr

    Newb looking at smokers, could use some help

    In terms of heat, the bullet ones look like they are not insulated. So a 1500W heater without insulation may not get it as hot as you might expect, vs an 800W insulated smoker. $60 is a nice price. At $108, like you said, it may be worth considering an insulated digital MES. I paid $140 for...
  13. redoctobyr

    Is a 2nd generation used MES 40" worth $100?

    I'm sorry, I forgot about the 40"aspect. I hope just an AMNPS, and maybe a mailbox mod, will get you up and going! That should still be well under $200, even if you added a mailbox.
  14. redoctobyr

    Is a 2nd generation used MES 40" worth $100?

    It wouldn't address the PID aspect. But I guess I'm curious: would there be any benefit to getting a new Gen1? I paid $140 for my Gen1 20070910 from Amazon. It has a top vent, and has a spot to put an AMNPS. I got a 4-yr extended warranty through Amazon for under $20. I'm sure it could still be...
  15. redoctobyr

    Clean smoker grates by heating them on grill?

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I washed them in the sink with a sponge/scrubber. It made a bit of a mess around the sink. I do have an ultrasonic cleaner (which is awesome for small-engine parts!). It's a 6L unit, I haven't measured yet, but I don't think I'd fit much of the grates in...
  16. redoctobyr

    Masterbuilt 30" smoker power cord repair

    Do you have a picture of the connector/plug? That would probably help people try and identify it.
  17. redoctobyr

    Which smoker to buy

    I just got the 20070910 (a Gen1 unit), and AMNPS. It's not fancy, and the MES don't have a stellar reputation. But the Gen1 are supposedly at least decent. And a lot of people use the Masterbuilts, so you have a large base of experienced users to draw from. That may be an advantage, as you...
  18. redoctobyr

    Mailbox mod burnt up, need new one - suggestions pls?

    Thank you for the picture. It helped get me thinking about this some more. I'm sure this is addressed in other mailbox threads, but does the ducting need to constantly slope level or upwards, when heading to the smoker? My MES is on the ground, so the top of my Smokey Joe would be higher than...
  19. redoctobyr

    Ok to eat this butt?

    Thank you both, I understand now.
  20. redoctobyr

    IGrill mini Review...Just burn $40 in the Fireplace don't buy this cheap piece of plastic

    The ThermoPro TP-08 and TP-20 seem pretty popular, see the other threads here. Both are dual probes, wireless. I just got the TP-20, I got to use it over the weekend. I like it so far, both probes read within​ 1F of 212, in boiling water. And they were within 1F of each other at ambient...
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