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  1. hkeiner

    MES Seasoning - possible sealant issues

    Leaking smoke from around the door is nothing to be 'concerned' about in regards to safety or functionality of the smoker. However, the leaking smoke can be annoying and cause a bit of a build up of oil/residue around the leaking area over time, which can become unsightly. It is hard to suggest...
  2. hkeiner

    New to smoking, hoping for some equipment advice

    I like the window a lot. It provides added enjoyment to the smoking experience. The extra cost is negligible compared to what you will spend on meats and other stuff. Just my opinion.
  3. hkeiner

    MES 40 w/ AMAZEN Tube Smoker

    Mmm... interesting information. I am always on the lookout for improved/better tools for smoking. I used the original AMNS when it was the only one available from Amazen and I thought it was great. Then I got the AMNPS when it became available and thought it was even greater. Now I wonder if the...
  4. hkeiner

    Source for Compressed Air Tube Fitting & Valve Fiting

    IMO you really do not need to pump extra air in to the MES40 to get good results with the AMNPS. There are many happy AMNPS users in this forum that get good results without doing so. There are a few do's and don'ts though. I suggest doing a search on this subject and following the suggestions...
  5. hkeiner

    MES 40 - Plug Into Wall

    The biggest problem I forsee is that a substantial  burst of smoke may come out if the door is opened while smoking and setting off a fire alarm. Of course this can be avoided by not opening the door until all the chips in the wood tray (or pellets in the AMNPS) have all burned up. Not sure if a...
  6. hkeiner

    MES 40 - Plug Into Wall

    I also use a 12ga/25ft extension cord with my MES40 and I have no apparent problems.
  7. hkeiner

    I know there can be a temperature variance on the MES, but this much?

    The temperature on my MES40 display is typically 20 degrees higher than what is shown on  my Maverick (with probe placed on center shelf). I deal with this by setting the MES controller accordinlgy (20 degrees higher than my desired temperature). I do find that the disparity is less if I do not...
  8. hkeiner

    Which one! New MES 40 first Qview

    That is a pretty compelling price for the MES30! There are lots of happy MES30 owners on this forum. I have an MES40 and I am glad I have the larger size. The larger box just makes smoking easier and more enjoyable with lots of space for the AMNPS, water pan, thermometer probe stand, and other...
  9. hkeiner

    Weber 22.5 bullet and Maverick 732

    Seems your only other viable choice is to run the wires through the vent opening on the lid. It will be kind of a pain when you want to remove the lid, but at least you would not need to do any cutting/drilling.  A lot of us run the wires through the vent on the MES instead of running them...
  10. hkeiner

    Why Can't I get Smoke Going?

    The good advice you received above will likely solve your problem. If it does not, I suggest you provide a picture or link to the particular smoker model you are asking about and you will likely get more good advice that is specific to your particular smoker's design. Another solution that many...
  11. hkeiner

    Question regarding my new/replacement MES 30

    I find it helpful to close the vent when the smoker is not being used in order to keep bugs out of the smoker. My cover does not always keep them out.
  12. hkeiner

    Trouble Keeping Smoke Going in MES 40 w/AMNPS

    You are on the right track. Keep the chip loader pulled out a few inches, keep the chip tray (inside the smoker) pulled out an inch or so, and place a short piece of pipe over the vent to act as a chimney. That should do it. If not, try drying out the pellets a bit by putting them in a microwave...
  13. hkeiner

    Question regarding my new/replacement MES 30

    You can clean the vent area once in a while to keep the accumulation of 'tar' from restricting the movement of the vent. Or you can pre-heat the smoker (to soften up the tar some) before adjusting the vent. I don't think you can keep the fats/oils in the exhaust from condensing on the vent...
  14. hkeiner

    MES30 & AMNPS

    I had a similar problem when I was a bit careless and did not consistently fill the pellets up to the top edge. The pellets stopped smoking at a low point sometime in the middle of the night and I didn't realize it until the next morning after my pork butt had 'baked' in the smoker most of the...
  15. hkeiner

    2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

    I say post this in a new thread to give it better visibility. Good customer service deserves the recognition.
  16. hkeiner

    MES 40 20070710

    I place a short piece of pipe on top of the exhaust opening to act as a chimney. I believe this helps with the air flow through the smoker (helping the AMNPS smoke well) and keeps the smoke from blowing directly acrosse the top of the smoker (keeping things that are sitting on top of the smoker...
  17. hkeiner

    MES 40 - Troubleshoot cause of temp reading on display higher than actual temps

    Lots of happy MES owners around. Too bad you has such bad luck to have so many things go bad on your MES. 
  18. hkeiner

    2011 MES 40 VS 2012 MES 40

    I would guess that completely removing the chip tray and feeder tube may cause too much draft which in turn causes the pellets to burn too fast. I get a nice TBS when I pull out the chip tray and the feeder tube out only 1 inch or so. I do leave the vent on top fully open. If you find that the...
  19. hkeiner

    MES 30 duct modification question

    It is easy to generate thick smoke if you load up the chip tray too much. You should put only enough chips in to generate a thin blue smoke (TBS). You might also consider getting a AMNPS. It generates a TBS that is not very noticable.  You may decide you do not need the pipe.
  20. hkeiner

    MES 30 vs MES 40

    I like the window a lot. I lets me see how the AMNPS (I place the AMNPS on the bottom shelf) and the meat are doing during the smoke. Not essential but nice to have IMO.
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