Search results for query: *

Rewire that(those) bad boy ....  PID is awesome but on the expensive side ... The dial I mentioned previously has been working well for me ...    That said ... I agree with calling Masterbuilt.  Their customer service was outstanding when I talked to them.

I always do this ... I'm completely rethinking my wiring and design ... Same idea ... Knob controls temperature ... But ... Thinking on mounting the knob on the back of the unit where the old power wire used to come in.  It seems like there is room for the electrical connections if i pull some...

All, attached is a quick and dirty electrical wiring diagram with a couple pictures.  I want to be very clear that I have only tested this enough to know that the heating element turns on(and nothing explodes) and that when a certain temperature is reached the heating element turns off AND back...

Well ... No ... I'm not that smart to have thought of pictures while doing it ... Let me do a rough picture in paint ... Give me some time ... I'll tak e a picture of the box I put it in too ...

I received my new MES 30 but that is not why I am writing. I mentioned in a previous post using the below knob for temperature control in the old broken unit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDMJBOC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 I received it in the mail and wired it...

Here is a Not So Recent picture of my Reef Tank

I built a whole panel of lights ... I have a 4 ft long 75 gallon Reef Tank ... Lots of fun BUT ... if people thought smoking meat was expensive .... This is a whole different level of expensive.

but the PID controller and parts add up to $100 absolute minimum is like $60 but it would look pieced together -- i say this partly because I have a dog and small children .. cant have loose wires all over. this as a backup for $10 works I read about these controllers and they can be used for...

Here is another question ... So now I have this old smoker body and parts.  I am planning to create a simple Temperature knob so it can be used by extended family if they want.  I bought the below($10) and I think it should do ok as long as I don't want to go over 110C(~230 F).  I'm thinking as...

So ... I've been avoiding mentioning it because of my obvious ignorance.  I graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree many many moons ago.  Also a Computer Engineering degree ... I went into the computer side of my degree and did my best to try and forget all the electrical math nonsense...

Ok ... I called Masterbuilt again ... They probably know me by name at this point... I was calling to find out about the warranty since I don't have a receipt if I bought just the new Base Unit Thingy ... which doesn't include, heating element, controller, smoker door, or the racks inside the...

Miatawnt, I tested across the two leads with the heating element gone.  I get between 37 and 38 volts with the controller on and off.  I am pretty sure the white wire is the one that is on the relay in my unit ... When measuring my outlet I got the following:     120 volts from small side to...

Called Masterbuilt ... These people are great ... ... ... Sorta ... So ... the person I spoke to said that it sounds like a controller problem.  I actually disagree ... But they are going to send out the replacement controller free of charge. Sadly ... I explained that I thought it was the...

Ok ... Ran another test to see what would happen ... Previously I said: "I tested the Voltage with the Heating element removed.  Element Lead wire 1 to ground and lead wire 2 to ground.  Lead Wire #1 had the 120 volts and the lead wire 2 was basically zero." That was with the Controller...

So ... I tested the Voltage with the Heating element removed.  Element Lead wire 1 to ground and lead wire 2 to ground.  Lead Wire #1 had the 120 volts and the lead wire 2 was basically zero. Also ... I plugged power directly to the element.  How long does it take to get Hot?  I waited several...

Hoity Toit, That is not my issue.  It was like this before my first use.  :(. The back is off and it looks perfect ... Thanks for replying though.

All, I realized I answered almost zero of the questions posed to me for a standard Roll Call: This is where you let us know who you are, what your skill level is, what part of the world you live in, your first name, and anything else you feel comfortable telling us. It is also a great idea to...

I already did ... But ... I think I didn't provide any useful personal information.  I'll go update that thread ... BUT ... I'll keep this conversation going in this thread. Link to Roll Call http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/242728/hello-and-mes-30-electrical-problem

Lamar ... beolson25 <-- Mind Blown! If I have to do a rewire I'll be talking to you ... :)

Lamar, I think you were right.  That schematic does show the 4 wires.   2 comments on that ...  1) This is not a stock schematic.  It is actually a drawing a member made of his modifications to his MES.  I believe it is still probably pretty dang accurate to the stock version though. 2)...