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  1. sctdg35

    Auber Temp Control for Char-Griller Acorn

    Well I did my first brisket yesterday using the Char-Griller Acorn and the Auber temp control .First I have to say that I can't do the Q view thing .I can describe what I did and take it from there . Picked up a flat brisket from BJ'S ,7.5 # .Not big but it is for my girlfriend and me ,more...
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    Auber Temp Control for Char-Griller Acorn

    Today installed an Auber SYL-1615SYS-G Temperature controller on my Char-Griller Acorn . Nothing to really do but set blower in bottom draft control channel and attach wires and temp probe . When I first got it going Fire went out in about 30 minutes . MY FAULT! I initially had top draft opened...
  3. sctdg35

    Bought my first smoker today.

    Look at the back of your smoker you will see the Masterbuilt ID plate and Masterbuilt model # .It is a Masterbuilt .  
  4. sctdg35

    Masterbuilt vs Master-Forge

    Masterforge 30 inch digital with top front controls and and solid door without glass definitely is a masterbuilt 2nd generation MES 30 that people are talking about on this site .I know that because I have one and on the back of the smoker is the Masterbuilt ID plate .
  5. sctdg35

    Char-griller Acorn

    Went to BJ's today to look at the Char-griller Kamado Acorn Kooker . They had two on the floor already built . Found one that looked like it was put together fairly well and asked for a price drop because the manual was not with it and it was the floor model . It came with a cover and the...
  6. sctdg35

    MES Digital Smokers

    Terry D  it is not your "cheap" thermo. It is a common problem with the MES line. Be it the 30 or the 40 . Don't bother calling Masterbuilt and getting a new controller because you will be wasting your time with the install . All their controls are junk . See my post on the subject ,been...
  7. sctdg35

    MES 30 Temperature Control

    The saga continues !! After I came to the realization that temperature control in the mes is nonexistent I called Masterbuilt and explained to them what I was going through .The guy at Masterbuilt tells me he will send a box and call tag so I could send it back and they will refund my money ...
  8. sctdg35

    MES 30 Temperature Control

    Well so far ,not good . Maverick 732 say's smoker internal is at least 20 degrees higher than controller say's it is . Very much like old setup . When smoker comes to set temp controller kicks back on after two degree drop from setting and also looses about five extra degrees in the process ...
  9. sctdg35

    MES 30 Temperature Control

    Just installed new temp control unit sent to me from Masterbuilt . This one is the control that was in a box and not like the one that they sent me smeared all over with silicone like a five year old built it .I am running a test on it right now and will get back with results as long as I don't...
  10. sctdg35

    Question about MES Cold Smoker Attachment

    I have the Masterbuilt cold smoker kit . I use it all the time .You can use it with a mix of chips, broken up charcoal, pellets and split chunks ,gives you a nice well rounded smoke that way . I burned it in when I first got it and it elevated the temperature in the MES by 15 degrees . I believe...
  11. sctdg35

    Temp adjust on MES 40 UPDATE

    My MES 30 runs hotter than digital display . If I want 225 - 230 I set smoker for 190 . Talked to masterbuilt and they sent me a new control. Upon receiving it it was not in a box,had white silicone sealer smeared all over it . Looked like they have been reworking the controls because they know...
  12. sctdg35

    Another AMNPS-MES Question

    I have the new generation MES 30 . Also had problems keeping the AMNPS going . What I did was the microwave pre dry . My micro is 1150 watts . I put them in a oven proof glass bowl  and put the micro on high for 2 minutes .That's all it needs .When you put the pellets in amnps make sure you...
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    MES cold smoker kit

    I am right in the middle of smoking a Brisket right now . 1:57 eastern time in beautiful North West NJ. Girl Friend is coming over to partake in what I hope will be a most excellent meal . I am digressing . What I really want to talk about is the MES electric cold smoker kit . All I can say is...
  14. sctdg35

    Hello from New Jersey

    Hello from Sussex County . Welcome !! If you are looking for a selection of wood ,like pellets etc. get up to Middletown NY and try Gander Mountain . Max Is Back on Rt23 in Butler has some interesting choices also .
  15. sctdg35

    Leatherneck Roll Call.... All Branches Welcome!

    U.S. Army . 1968-1970 35th Infantry Platoon Scoutdog.  First Infantry Division Dau Tieng  Republic of South Vietnam      34th Infantry Platoon Scoutdog . First Air Calvary Division Quan Loi The ever so lovely Republic of South Vietnam. 1969-1970  
  16. sctdg35

    mes cold smoker kit.

    I have the mes cold smoker kit and use it all the time .I also have the AMNPS but like to use a mix of lump charcoal broken up and chips and even mix in pellets  ,produces a nice smoke and gives a good flavor to food . I can even break up wood chunks with a hatchet and use that too . As far as...
  17. sctdg35

    Mes 30 New Generation Issues

    I spoke to Masterbuilt today about my new generation Mes 30 issue with the controller . My problem is that when setting temperature the control always reads at least 30-40 dergrees lower than my Maverick 732 which I proved to be accurate with boiling water . I can easily get temperatures over...
  18. sctdg35

    How did you come up with your screen name?

    I  was a Scout Dog Handler  with the 35TH Infantry Platoon Scout Dog ,First Infantry Division .Lovely Republic Of South Vietnam 1969-1970.
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