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  1. splendorlex

    Pellet smoker

    Well, it turns out my Walmart happens to still have one of those Cuisinart Woodcreek pellet grills marked down to 200 bucks. I'm sorely tempted just to get one of those things for such a tiny price. Anyone here ever use one?
  2. splendorlex

    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    Would installing a PID on the MasterBuilt also allow for higher temps? There are times I'd want to bump it up over 300, but 275 is the max (and as I mentioned, it rarely actually gets there is the current controller.) And nobody worry, I would throw out the MES. I'm just interested in something...
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    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    Ok, I'm not much of a modder or electrician. How exactly does this hook up to the MES to control the temperature?
  4. splendorlex

    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    5+ years huh? What do you think of it after that long? Is it gathering dust or still useful? Any major issues?
  5. splendorlex

    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    I actually have a Billows/Signals setup for it already. It still requires more initial setup time, and isn't nearly as easy as turning it on and selecting a temp! :)
  6. splendorlex

    Looking to retire my MES 40 for a Pellet Grill

    I know that there are many options, but I thought I'd like to hear some recent opinions. (And I figure we have quite a few people with a new piece of Christmas Equipment around!) A little background. I've been smoking for over 10 years now, and my 2 current machines are a 22" WSM and a 40"...
  7. splendorlex

    Best Xmas Gift from a Boss I ever got! (Rub haul!)

    Over the years I've received quite a few gifts from my various managers in the corporate world, but the one I got this year blew them all away. Now I have to figure out which one of these to use on the Christmas Pork Loin! I'm thinking the Honey Killer Bee.
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    St Louis Ribs Saturday - First Billows Run

    So a brief update here. As I said, this was my first time using the Billows fan control. Using that in my WSM 22, I couldn't get the temp past about 250. It was fine in this case, as I didn't need to run 275 to cook ribs, but I was assuming 275 because that's about where my WSM traditionally sat...
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    St Louis Ribs Saturday - First Billows Run

    Morning everyone-- Before we get to it, a moment for remembering this day. Like many, I'll always remember it. I had a dentist appointment that morning, and saw the initial craziness on the news before I headed in. My first discussions were with my dentist and his crew. I just couldn't make...
  10. splendorlex

    Best Purchase I've Made - Vacuum Sealer

    Awesome, I can see I've only scratched the surface here. What do you all do for bags or rolls?
  11. splendorlex

    Best Purchase I've Made - Vacuum Sealer

    And I'm not talking about the particular model I got, I'm just here to laud the success I've had with pulled pork especially now that I have a vacuum sealer. I know everyone's methods are a little different, but here's mine. I cook my pork in an aluminum pan. I don't get the best bark, but I'm...
  12. splendorlex

    First smoke tomorrow pork butt

    And seriously go to 205. It's amazing what a difference a few degrees make. I sometimes used to pull it at 201 or so just to get dinner on the table, but it was a huge difference in tenderness. Now I go all the way to 205, and I'd rather go a little over than a little under that.
  13. splendorlex

    MES 40 Bluetooth - `40 Degree difference between smoker read and Signals

    The chip bag is to the right of the vent, the vent is always clear.
  14. splendorlex

    MES 40 Bluetooth - `40 Degree difference between smoker read and Signals

    Vent is on the top left. I THINK when I got it that it was the "good gen" but I'm not 100% sure. And I have not cleaned the interior probe. Where is it? I know where the meat probe is, but not the temp probe.
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    WSM 22" - Finally got around to some minor mods!

    I've had my WSM for a couple of years now, and since my MES 40 is giving me consistent trouble, I think I'll be spending a lot more time with the WSM instead. To that end, I've been looking to add gaskets AND replace the flimsy door with the Cajun Bandit stainless steel version. My original door...
  16. splendorlex

    Early Birthday Present from the wife...

    I've had my eye on these lately. I'd love to hear how it works out.
  17. splendorlex

    MES 40 Bluetooth - `40 Degree difference between smoker read and Signals

    Hey everyone-- I've had my MES40 that I got from Bass Pro for a few years now. And I have to be honest, though I love it when it works, it's had consistent issues. I'm on my third heating element (and I got the "first one free" from MB, but now I have to buy them to replace) and now I'm having...
  18. splendorlex

    Another MES40 with GFI issues

    I had this kind of issue, and all I needed to do was bend the metal cover away from the heating element a bit. Apparently, over time it slowly started to come into contact with the element, and that caused a short. It's been fine ever since.
  19. splendorlex

    WSM 22" Charcoal Choice

    I do use a water pan. It was the only way I found to run the smoker at temps below 300. Perhaps now I could start to experiment some more as the smoker is much more broken in now than it was previously. But putting water in the pan has really helped temp consistency. For set up, I put in a...
  20. splendorlex

    WSM 22" Charcoal Choice

    I've had my WSM for about a year now and really have it dialed in from a temp standpoint. But at this point, I think I need to be more discerning in my fuel source. For the most part, I've been using Kingsford Blue, mostly because I'm a big fan of T-Roy Cooks channel and that's what he used for...
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