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    MES 30" won't go past 235f

    well anyhow - Prime Rib came out ok. I think it was cooked well, but perhaps a bit *too* smokey. Actually took a bit of getting use to! I don't think I've had smoked prime rib before, and this one was really really smokey. It was cooked nice inside etc. I did one single row on the AMAZE tray...
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    MES 30" won't go past 235f

    ok, I have a decent multimeter, but haven't done more then take battery at outlet readings from it. Is it complicated? I assume the fact that there was a 5lb prime rib in there shouldn't have effected the temp right? I mean - it should still be able to get up to 275f...it might take a little...
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    MES 30" won't go past 235f

    Folks - ok, this is my new ACE Masterbuilt 30" (gen 1) unit. I did the 3 hour burn in and my ThermPro (which I boil tested) had it right at the 275F I'd set it at - I thought I was good. Today is my first actual smoke - prime rib! I'm struggling to get the temp up. I have now gotten it to my...
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    Gen 1 MES30 at ACE Hardware $129.99

    Did you get your model from ACE - any issues with it?? (mine just arrived!)
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    ok, I do have the AMNPS but didn't want to waste my precious AMNPS pellets on the seasoning of the smoker. I thought the AMNPS produced more smoke though?
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    ok folks - did the first heat through last night - 2hrs at 275, then 1 further hour with chips. Went very well - I monitored the temp with a TP12, and actually, not sure if the accuracy of the MES deteriorates, but out of the box it stayed within 2-3 degrees of my TP12. I got a little worried...
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    terrific - thanks everyone - I plan to pick up some high heat spade connectors from ACE today when I pickup the MES there also. I am familiar with the 3-2-1 method (well, I've read about it) but i'm unsure if it still applies to Memphis style, or how to adjust it to Memphis style...?
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    thanks very much folks!!! Can't wait to get going with this thing! I thought, per someone's advice, I might try a rack of ribs first. I prefer the 'Memphis style' (dry) when I order out - anyone have any good how-to-guides or advice for doing Memphis style? I believe the St. Louis cut is most...
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    MES 30" Gen 1 ready for pickup tomorrow! Quick questions...

    Folks, so my new MES 30" Gen 1 model is ready for pickup tomorrow. I've been reading through the forum using the search tool, and just have a few 'getting started' questions: 1. After I set it up, I understand I need to power it up to 275 degrees for 2hrs, and then throw in some wood chips for...
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    hey - I saw your post on using the lumberjack pellets in the amnps - just thought i'd check in...

    hey - I saw your post on using the lumberjack pellets in the amnps - just thought i'd check in and see if that was working well for you? Any problem lighting the pellets or keeping them burning? I've just gotten the amnps, and I have 1lb of the a-maze-n pellets, but i'm worried at the high cost...
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    A-MAZE-N pellets pricing

    Where's the best place/pricing to pickup some A-MAZE-N pellets? I'd love to get them direct from their website, but their shipping costs to the West Coast basically double the price of the item, and the $49 threshold for free shipping is a bit steep for me. I see Home Depot has the free ship...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    ok folks - I pulled the trigger. thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it. As I mentioned, hitting budget was really important to me, which I just about did, less than $4 over - here's what I went with: Gen 1. 30" unit, comes with probe (not expecting much there), rib rack, cover, and...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    thanks for all the advice on smokers folks! Ok, so in terms of accessories, i'm def. gonna get the AMNPS. For pellets - what are peoples favorites for flavor? I think most of the time I'm going to be using the smoker for ribs/pulled pork/brisket/sausage - what do people like to use for those...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    terrific advice - exactly what I was hoping for to help clear things up in my head. On the windowed units - i'd previously read negatives about the window: that it let heat out, and once things really got smoking inside, you couldn't really see in anyway. Is that not the case?
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    browneyesvictim - thanks for the input - is your recommendation of the Gen 1 just about the placement of the smoke tray, or do you have other reasons for preferring it?
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    terrific - thanks folks - sounds like i'm on the right tracks anyhow - I have a couple of specific questions: -Q1 - Venting holes- I note on some models, the hole is on the right top as you look at the front door, others the hole is on the left top, and I think I've seen one where it was on the...
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    Newbie about to purchase first smoker (MES) – advice wanted!!

    Hi Folks, So I have no experience in smoking other than the very occasional chip-stuffed aluminum pouch shoved into my gas grill! I have a love for ribs/brisket/pulled pork, and have decided for my birthday later this month, I’d like to get a smoker. After reading numerous online...
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