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  1. deltadude

    My 1st MES 40 Smoke - SUCCESS!

    Blushing  :"> Thanks for the kind words.  Glad the info helped!
  2. deltadude

    Smokehouse Masterbuilt Electric Smoker 20070211

    EXACTLY!  Way to go!  Those prices make it a no-brainer to replace broken or faulty element, wiring, controller in a defective MES.
  3. deltadude

    Smokehouse Masterbuilt Electric Smoker 20070211

    You can buy the element from 3rd party for less than half that price.  I don't have the link, but I can find it if needed.  Seriously, there is only one thing on the MES that isn't replaceable by 3rd party, the controller.  I haven't priced the controller from Masterbuilt it might not be that...
  4. deltadude

    Bought my first smoker

    Welcome to the MES / SMF family! The Electric forum here at SMF is the unofficial home for MES owners, so you found the right place to seek answers and encouragement. Here is a link to new MES owner tips.  
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  6. deltadude

    mes 30 even temps

    Below is what I use and it works ok.  The advantages over a piece of tile are weight, weight of tile when those metal parts heat and cool , heat and cool may eventually cause stress.  The alum cookie sheet is light.  The size is perfect. Here is a post I wrote about it.
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  8. deltadude

    New to smokers...need a little help picking out the right one

    MES New Owner Tips: • Season it. (Many spray the inside with PAM) • No extension cords, unless it is 12 ga or heavier • Spray your racks with PAM prior to smoke (makes cleanup easier). • Use alum foil on the water pan and drain pan, again for easier cleanup. • Manual says preheating isn't...
  9. deltadude

    New to smokers...need a little help picking out the right one

    h22lude, I would be careful about operating in the rain unless your MES is in a covered area.  The back is NOT sealed, water can penetrate the back and foul wiring/connectors/insulation. Of course the digital controller needs to be protected.  I will say that for several years I used mine under...
  10. deltadude

    Computer Fan Mod on MES 30 Analogue

    OP, pictures help better than words.........
  11. deltadude

    Masterbuilt rewiring problem- flipping the breaker

    If your capable of rewiring, then you might want to hold up on buying a new MES.  Find out how much the controller is, and other parts, you can even go 3rd party.  Bottom line the best thing about the MES is it's insulated cabinet, you have that, you can buy new elements, controllers, from 3rd...
  12. deltadude

    Damaged MES 30: Need advise

    Kevin, you bad luck is due to luck of the draw, it happens!  Two things are known: 1st Masterbuilt makes a very good smoker ala MES either 30 or 40. 2nd Amazon is a great vendor, usually willing to do what it takes to make the customer happy. The villain sounds like the transport carrier...
  13. deltadude

    New to smokers...need a little help picking out the right one

    CONGRATS on your NEW MES, Making it Easy to Smoke Q! I post the tips below for newbies, it attempts to answer some of the common questions that are asked, hopefully it helps. MES New Owner Tips: Collected from input of many MES owners, some may seem a bit dated due to new MES with higher watt...
  14. deltadude

    NO smoke with Masterbuilt Electric Pro

    Maybe that is why there is a retro fit kit?
  15. deltadude

    MES temperature problems could it be thermostat?

    Get a remote probe digital thermometer, like a Taylor, or my preference a Maverick.   I used taylors for year have 3 of them.  My MES 40 is off 15 deg high.  So when it says 225 it is really 240.  Even a cheap analog oven thermometer is better than nothing to cross check your MES temps. You...
  16. deltadude

    Soak vs not (MES 40)

    Sorry but I don't agree with the comments opposed to soaking wood chips. I've done it both ways and there is no difference. However my MES40 is old style with 800 watt element and a properly designed/functioning chip tray that sits almost on top of element. Newer models have a poorly designed...
  17. deltadude

    Problem with my MES 30

    Not all extension cords are equal.  I list in my new own tips not to use an extension cord, unless 12 ga, some 14 ga cords work fine too.  However some cords listed as 14 ga have not worked, I have one of them, it will not work it is 50' long.  Several have confirmed problems with extension...
  18. deltadude

    Masterbuilt rewiring problem- flipping the breaker

    Welcome to SMF Anbbna! Check this thread on rewiring mod. GL PS don't use an extension cord unless 12 ga.  You can get away with a 14 ga for short distance maybe.
  19. deltadude

    mes 30

    grimreeper, the element or the famous wiring problems which mainly was the connectors. 
  20. deltadude

    MES 30 with AMNPS burn time

    deepholedriller, you might want to give my solution a try.  Although you have the MES30 and I have the MES40 we both have 800 watt elements.  Last week I smoked two pork butts and got 8-9 hours smoke.  I'm not sure which because I went to bed at 7 hours smoke and there was still about 1/2 row to...
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