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  1. clfergus

    MES at Dicks

    Is this one of the better generations of MES? https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/masterbuilt-sportsman-elite-30-electric-smoker-15msbusprtsmn30lccfp/15msbusprtsmn30lccfp?camp=CSE:DSG_pg45096_ecom_PLA_452&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYvn_KXi1wIVVrnACh2Q5wAHEAYYAiABEgIj5fD_BwE Been looking at getting...
  2. clfergus

    Which 30 inch MES electric to buy

    I had a MES a few years back that came with the fancy window and remote control. I had a few bad runs where my ribs came out chewy after an all day run and a bad briskett that stalled on me so I sold the smoker. I really wish I would have experimented more and tried things like chicken, jerky...
  3. clfergus

    MES 30 w/built in probe & remote, stainless door with window + extras

    Have a MES 30 inch that has the stainless door/window. It also has the built in meat probe and remote control. The controller is on the top as well as the vent so I think this would be considered a GEN I design. It has back caster wheels and a handle. I think its model 20070411.  I have only...
  4. clfergus

    AMNPS on Wood Chip Box

    I wasn't able to get my new AMNPS to stay lit when placing on the 2 wire bars to the left of the box in my MES 30 inch Gen 1, silver door w/ window and remote. This is only my second smoke, started a butt this morning at 6:30am. While I can fit the box in the proper space it was designed for...
  5. clfergus

    Suggestions for my trial run with MES 30

    Picked up my MES 30 and ordered an AMNPS from Todd. Going to use the Pitmasters Choice pellets. I am having a birthday party for my son on Sunday at noon. Wife is doing a taco bar but I kinda wanted to surprise all the guys with something from my smoker. Any suggestions on what I could do that...
  6. clfergus

    Just seasoned new MES 30 Gen 1

    I just finished seasoning my new MES Gen1. I bought a ET-732 and ran the probe through the top, clipped it on the second shelf down toward the smoker door. My smoker display had only gotten to 272 after 2 hours with my ET-732 measuring 291-293. At the 45 minute mark left in the seasoning I...
  7. clfergus

    Newbie needs first smoker advice

    I had posted this in the wrong forum and hadn't gotten any replies so re-posting here... I have been reading the forum for awhile and have decided to buy a smoker. I am a newbie to smoking. I have been a life long Weber Kettle man and have tried some smokes on it but don't have the time to...
  8. clfergus

    Been Lurking - Question about a new smoker

    I have been reading the forum for awhile and have decided to buy a smoker. I am a newbie to smoking. I have been a life long Weber Kettle man and have tried some smokes on it but don't have the time to continue to add coals and babysit the temp. So I am mow looking at a Masterbuilt 30 inch...
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