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  1. holyfeld

    Therometer wire

    I've never used the MES thermometer. I have been using iGrill for chamber and meat temp. Just bought an Inkbird IBT-6XS to replace the iGrill.
  2. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    There's a name for this physical property where fluid flow over the top of an orifice increases draw. I learned about it in chemistry. 1971 was a long time ago and I apparently blew those brain connections. Do you happen to know the name? Is that an Auber below your smoker? And with what have...
  3. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    that's my setup, not Kevin's. And Amazen has always worked for me with the mailbox mod. But I'm guessing he has an airflow issue.
  4. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    Buying a new smoker is always the right answer. Doesn't matter what the question is. Sounds like you've tried making sure the pellets are dry. A less expensive test might be to try the increased airflow from the holes you drilled last night. I assume when you start you get good tbs, and...
  5. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    Here's my setup. Sounds a little like yours, except it's an MES-40. (Got tired of little briskets or the brisket laying on the smoker sides.
  6. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    Can't speak to "local pellets". I only buy from Amazen. And I put those in a small oven at 250 for 30 minutes to make sure they're dry. Which tube do you have? I have an older 18" tube. It has small holes. I can get 12 hours or so of smoke with it. I have a newer 7 - 12" with slots that burns...
  7. holyfeld

    Mes 30

    Been years since I had a MES-30. Is the exhaust vent still on the top right back right corner? And when you say "air flow", do you mean? What are you observing and what would you like to have different?
  8. holyfeld

    MES 20070410 help

    Good point. I use a 12 gauge 3 wire extension cord. Failed to mention that.
  9. holyfeld

    MES 20070410 help

    Greetings from the other side of the Smoky's state line (Maggie Valley, NC). I am not an electrician. That said, the MES-30 (circa 2010) in my picture was on a GFI circuit. I've since replaced it with a MES-40 on the same circuit. Not sure that was great idea, but you didn't ask. So ... 1...
  10. holyfeld

    Question about Masterbuilt

    My most recent smoke was a brisket. Outside temp was 7 Deg F outside when I started. No problems getting to temp (after the usual stall). MES-40
  11. holyfeld

    About to smoke my first pork butt

    Do you have an external thermometer such as a Maverick? Some MESs have noticeable temperature offsets from the set point. Cycling around the setpoint (-10/+10) is normal as the MES uses an off/on action. Beyond that low and slow. 225F. Expect the stall around 160-165.
  12. holyfeld

    Vision B Kamado Grill vs MES? Buying new grill help....

    A friend has a BGE and uses this https://bbqguru.com/storenav?categoryid=1&productid=22 for temperature control. I see they have one that works with the Vision B.  I've read in other forums smokers get 15 - 20 hours of low and slow. I have not tried it myself. While Santa brought my Vision, I'm...
  13. Vision B Kamado Grill vs MES? Buying new grill help....

    Vision B Kamado Grill vs MES? Buying new grill help....

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    Vision B Kamado Grill vs MES? Buying new grill help....

    I hear you. I started with an MES30 years ago. Now have the MES40 with various mods. Nothing like starting a smoke and going back to bed. Santa brought me a Vision Pro Series C for Christmas. I added a cast iron grate and the Ceramic Grill Store adjustable spider with 1/2 diffuser plates. The...
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    Looking for the best charcoal

    Interesting. I have no need to pay for the GBE name. I'll check my RO lump bag when I get home to see it specifies the wood used.
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    Looking for the best charcoal

    I was a good boy last year and Mrs Claus left a Vision Grill Pro C on the covered deck for my present! So I had the same question. I don't have an answer, but here's where I am. I only use lump charcoal. I'll never buy another bag of Cowboy brand. Too many "fines" and it throws a lot of...
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    A few mods for the Chargriller Kamado Kooker

    I was a good boy last year, and Santa brought me a Vision Grill Pro C kamado. My reading on lump charcoal took me to http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm I've consumed the last of my Cowboy (which I'll never buy again). Currently working through Royal Oak which I like a lot better. The nearest BGE...
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    A few mods for the Chargriller Kamado Kooker

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