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  1. hkeiner

    So.. the Bradley seems to be a no go... Where to go from here?

    About the glass window, I find it to be a very nice feature even though it does get coated with smoke buildup after a few smokes. There are several threads on this fourm describing ways to clean the window easily. There is also a MES model without a window in the door, but then that would not be...
  2. hkeiner

    Moving MES 40" control box from top to another location?

    As an alternative, you can just place a small movable stool/step near the smoker and stand on it when you need to be taller to see the display. Just my thoughts...
  3. hkeiner

    Help -- Analog MES 30 questions

    I read through this thread and was surprised no one has yet suggested getting an AMNS or AMNPS to generate TBS. The AMNS and AMNPS work great at low smoking temperatures and for hot smoking too. You still need sufficent air vents on the smoker when using the AMNS/AMNPS, so no wasted effort in...
  4. hkeiner

    Temp Probe on MES 30

    Also note that the temp sensor on the MES is monitoring/reporting the temperature along the back wall of the box. So even if the MES sensor is accurate/consistent for that location in the box, it is better to measure the temp nearer to the center, where the meat is located. That is another...
  5. hkeiner

    AMNPS WOOOS (problem solved...i hope)

    This may not be a reliable assumption.... I have read in this forum that the source of pellets can make a difference in how well they work in a AMNPS.
  6. hkeiner

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

    If the 650 watts is not a typo, perhaps Masterbuilt is thinking that a lower watt element would result in better smoke generating performance. Since a lower watt element would be on for longer stretches of time (without cycling off so much) the chips would be exposed to heat for longer periods...
  7. hkeiner

    MES 30 and getting good TBS

    I use the AMNS/AMNPS mostly too, but there is a little "trick" I learned on this forum for using chips in the MES wood tray to help with getting longer TBS with less white smoke. The trick is that when dumping chips in to the wood tray (by turning the filled feeder 180 degrees) I refill the...
  8. hkeiner

    Masterbuilt vs. Brinkmann?

    No regrets on the MES 40 for me. I think you may think you "see a lot of posts about problems" with the MES on this forum, but I think that is largely because there are so many more users of the MES on this forum. Also, the older MES models did have some wiring design problems that appear to be...
  9. hkeiner

    "Masterbuilt upgrade kit " inspired Mod with q-view

    I did the mod on my MES 40 and it works fine set at 225 degrees and above and I usually hot smoke at 225 degrees. I would not expect the large or small MES chip tray (modified or not) to provide smoke at 135 degrees. You would need an AMNS/AMNPS or other smoke generator for that.
  10. hkeiner

    Smoke pistol smoke generator

    Not to talk you out of getting a smoke generator, but I thought I would let you know that you can modify the existing small tray setup by cutting out the extra piece of metal between the heating element and the wood tray. The below link explains this mod in greater detail. I use an AMNPS mostly...
  11. hkeiner

    AMNS 6x8 (A-Maze-N)

    I got an AMNPS recently and so do not use my old AMNS 6x8 any more. I'll include a small bag of dust too. I only have enough dust for a few smokes, as I now use pellets with my AMNPS, but it will get you started. I hesitate to take a potential AMNS sale away from A-MAZE-N Products (Todd is a...
  12. hkeiner

    Do these really work?

    It is kind of like comparing a charcoal grill with a gas grill. Some would claim that burgers and steaks grilled on a charcoal grill are way better than if grilled on a gas grill and would refuse to use a gas grill. Others might think the difference is minor and think that the convenience of a...
  13. hkeiner

    30" Masterbuilt electric smoker

    Not to talk anyone out of getting the retrofit kit, but as suggested in previous posts a good alternative to the kit is to modify the existing small tray setup by cutting out the extra piece of metal between the heating element and the wood tray. I did that on my MES40 and it worked great. It...
  14. hkeiner

    Help -- Analog MES 30 questions

    Never mind, after re-reading  your post I see that you are asking about an analogue smoker and not the (digital) MES.
  15. hkeiner

    Masterbuilt headache

    Getting back to the original question, I have found my MES 40 to be a great smoker that has worked fine for the past two years that I have had it. The one time I have had to deal with Masterbuilt customer service, I found them to be very helpful and responsive.  I mention this because it is...
  16. hkeiner

    MES Analog vs Brinkmann Vertical Electric?

    Just to be clear, "MES" usually refers to the digital model and not the analogue model of the Masterbuilt smoker. I mention this because the generally high praise you read on this forum for the MES is for the digital models only. Since your title to this thread implies to me that you are asking...
  17. hkeiner

    Anyone know of any problems with the Masterbuilt offices?

    Not to talk anyone out of getting the retrofit kit, but a good alternative to the kit is to modify the existing small tray setup by cutting out the extra piece of metal between the heating element and the wood tray. I did that on my MES40 and it worked great. It worked so well that I never...
  18. hkeiner

    not impressed with amns

    Yes, it is best to be clear in your post title and also in the information you provide. If you are putting pellets in a AMNS, then that is your problem. Pellets only work well in the AMNPS. Also, using a title stating that you are not "impressed" with the AMNS makes if first appear that you have...
  19. hkeiner

    Ok Bradley or Masterbuilt.

    My one experience with Mastebuilt customer service was very good. My controller went on the blink (stopped working) and they sent out a free replacement controller right away even though it was after my warranty period. The first replacement did not work and so they sent out a second free...
  20. hkeiner

    Problem keeping AMNPS lit in MES 30"

    The FAQ on the website seems to recommend removing the chip loader completely for the AMNS.  
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