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    Seeking advice on new smoker

    I’ve had an MES and now use a WSM 18.5” with a FireBoard and put viper fan. I don’t like the cleanup and setup time associated with the WSM, but I love that it’s set and forget with the FireBoard. I also have a Weber propane grill, but I’m looking towards something that can do it all. I don’t...
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    Problem with MES140G reporting wrong (high) temp

    Edit: I think I discovered the problem. I put the meat on the second highest rack and a cookie sheet with tin foil just below it on the third highest rack. I removed the sheet and the temperature seems to be registering correctly once again. I can only assume that the cookie sheet (a half sheet...
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    How to season a new MES?

    Bought an MES 40” for Black Friday. Looks like it’s got gen 2.5 internals but gen 1 external (vent on top right). also bought some pellets and the AMNPS. now to season it. The manual says turn it on 275 for 3 hours then add wood chunks toward the end. I’ve also read to spray it with olive oil...
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    How good *is* an electric smoker?

    Done lots of research over the past few weeks about an electric smoker and I’m curious-what separates it from just an oven you stick outdoors? the complaints I read are that the installed smoke mechanism on an MES only burns for 30/60 minutes and then you have to refill it which doesn’t scream...
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    Advice on which 30” MES to buy that works with AMNPS

    I posted a thread a while back asking for advice, and the common trend was to get a gen 2.5 MES 40”. I understand the reasoning but the fact is that I’m just starting this hobby and 99% of the time it’s my wife and I, so it’s unlikely I’ll ever do a whole brisket and I don’t mind cutting ribs...
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    Best time of year to buy one-black Friday?

    Do the MES’ go on sale during Black Friday? I’m looking at this one at Tractor Supply Co: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/masterbuilt-bluetooth-electric-smoker-mes-340g-mb20075118 it’s currently $299 plus tax and shipping, so if I can get it for less, all the better.
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    New to smoking-need suggestions

    Hi-new to smoking and want to jump in. from the research I’ve done, I’m currently between propane or electric. I know for electrics that Masterbuilt seems to be the go-to brand and the AMAZN pellet thing is definitely required, but I need some more help. I think bear carver or someone may have...
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