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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Man, makes my 40-45 swing seem insane lol
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    you only get a 2 degree swing when it is empty? All my mentioned temps were empty. I haven't bothered trying to cook anything yet until I have it somewhat dialled in. I am still hopeful this will get sorted, but it is a little frustrating given how spot-on my bradley was out of the box.
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    I hear you on the initial swing being the most extreme, and I considered that while reviewing my numbers. I ran it for 3+ hours and the swings only slightly tightened up over that time. The swings were usually 25-30ish over in the final few hours.
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    I will review your post linked Bear, thank you. As for your question about the swings, that is from my wireless probes, so what I'd like to this are accurate ambient temps. The machine itself is shutting on and off properly (as per it's own temp readings). I had it set for 225 and it turned...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Very nice MeatSweats. I have done 2 temp runs, one at 225 and the other at 200, and I am still swinging up to 45 degrees over at the top of the upswing. The bottom of the upswing is still 15-20 above goal temp, so it never really gets down to set temp (even-though the MES says it does). Even my...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Good point Bear, I only usually open it once during the cook (at least with the bradley) to rotate the food. I don't know if I'll do that with the MES as I haven't cooked in it yet, so I suppose it's less relevant if the "recovery phase" is shortened if I don't actually need it. I look forward...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    True, Although, I don't live in very cold place, and it all lives in my garage (which is warmer than ambient) so do you think it would help or more of a nuisance? Given the fact the smoker/bricks will never get below 35-40 degrees (at the very lowest) there wouldn't be as much "work" to get...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Thanks Bear, I will do my 225 run today and see how that fluctuates. I am looking forward to putting this in action. Zwiller, I was using a firebrick in my bradley before, although I didn't really think to use it in this given the 1200W element in this machine compared to the 500 in the...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Update: I received the high temp sensor yesterday and installed it, but had to wait until today to do a long test run. 3 hours in and it has held temp and hasn't tried to burn my house down. MES thermometer set to 275, element goes off at 274 with overshoot to 288-290, and then goes back on...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    I called in and asked about the control module, but said they'll only send me a new high temp sensor first and see if that resolves it. The rep was nice to deal with, although did say that it was unlikely the element would still be on at 403 degrees, so my probe may be off. When I asked why it'd...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    My worry is that I will have to send it back due to me being in Canada and the cost to ship it back is more than the cost of the smoker itself. I was very fearful of this kind of issue coming up due to the risk I took of bringing it over the border. Guess I will have to see what they say and go...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    So, I have issues. I just did the seasoning and the damn thing wouldn't turn off. I had it at 275 (as directed) and the first few hours it would cycle on and off (although it was in the 270-295 range the whole time). Nearing the end of my run, I check the app, the smoker, and also my dual...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Unboxed it yesterday and assembled it. Not very pleased. Front (where the hole in the box was) was all scuffed. about 16x8 area with widespread markings. Given this if the front of the smoker, it isn't very nice to see but at least it isn't structural. Also, while putting the front feet/bases...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    EDIT: Double post, oops
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Well, I picked up the unit from my friend and will be putting it together/seasoning it this weekend (hopefully). Had a big hole in the box (a downside to when other people pick up items for you - they're potentially less picky) but it doesn't appear to be damaged. Fingers crossed :)
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Thanks all, It is slated to be picked up tomorrow and then I will going over to Vancouver to get it in a few weeks when I go over for work. Sucks to wait a few weeks but don't feel like spending another 200 to get it early lol. Cheers all
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    That's the one I put aside (based on the item number online). The price the cashier told me was the same as the online price (304.36 USD all in) so I should be good. Fingers crossed lol. Thank you
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Thanks for that. I've got it on hold for him to pick up. Regarding the model itself, there should be no way it's a gen 2. Looking at the online video and also knowing its a 6 rack bluetooth, it's a gen 2.5 for sure (right? lol).
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Thanks for that, I am feeling pretty excited about getting my new rig. Nice looking product you've made there too! I already have a little dolly I used for my bradley and will put the MES on that as well to help move it around. Should be awesome, just trying to tie up some loose ends on a...
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    Cabela's 40" Black Smoker by Masterbuilt

    Is the 279-299 pricing you refer to for the 6 rack mode or the 4 rack? I've also seen some models with room for 6 racks but only come with 4. I haven't seen a 6 rack (especially with 6 racks included) for this low, although I haven't been looking for a too long. I got a call from a friend who...
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