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  1. pbrown86

    IBBQ-4T vs ThermoPro TP25

    Looking for inputs. I need a new meat thermometer. Based on where I monitor the temperature bluetooth distance shouldn't be a problem, but wifi would work too. Mainly just want a product that will last (and is in the price point of the IBBQ-4T and TP25). Anyone have experience with both?
  2. pbrown86

    Char Broil H2O Electric Smoker

    Hey everyone, my dad got a Char Broil H2O Electric Smoker for free. Was curious how to use it. There doesn't appear to be a door to add more chips. Do you soak the chips and put them directly on the coil? How do you add more chips during a smoke? Any help would be great.
  3. pbrown86

    MES 30 DIY PID Controller Help

    Hey all, I have a Masterbuilt (20070411) 30" Digital Electric Smoker. I have had some issues with the controller turning off. I turn on the smoker, it works fine, but then randomly turns off. I can eventually (by moving the control panel) get it to turn on and hope it stays on. So I have...
  4. pbrown86

    Pork Loin - Pan or No Pan

    I will be smoking a boneless pork loin this weekend in my MES 30. I am planning to use apple chips. I am planning to smoke until ~140F and then letting it rest. I have seen some threads where folks recommend smoking it in a pain with chicken broth or apple juice and others that prefer to just...
  5. pbrown86

    MES30 Shut off problem

    Hello,   I have a MES 30 (20070411).  I have only had it about a year (about a dozen smokes).  I have had an issue since early on, but it seems to have become more common.  When I turn on the smoker via the control panel, it sometimes will turn off and there will be a "clicking sound".  If I...
  6. pbrown86

    Little Juice - Pork Butt Smoke

    Hey y'all,   I recently smoked a pork butt (7lbs) on my MES30 w/AMNPS and had a weird occurrence.  I seasoned the pork butt, put it in the smoker.  Smoked it at 225F until IT hit 205F and did not wrap the pork butt because I wanted a better bark.  I had a disposable pan on the shelf below the...
  7. pbrown86

    MES30 + AMNPS - First Smoke of Ribs

    Hey y'all, I just got a MES30 Gen 1 and an AMNPS and am planning my first smoke this weekend (pork spare ribs).   I've searched the forums and think I have the right plan, but just wanted to double check. - No water in pan - Pull chip loader out 1" - Pull chip tray out 2" - Put AMNPS on the...
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