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  1. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

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  2. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

    UPDATE: The "Frankensmoker" (wife's idea) is complete! Rewire job to bypass the digital components, and a $12 variable motor controller, this thing is good to go. Also had to mount a new latch (already had one in my box o" clamps). Did a quick test, and got it to 250 at just under full voltage...
  3. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

    I agree with all of the suggestions for an Auber PID, but for a free 2nd MES, I'm doing a complete DIY job - the cheaper the better. As I mentioned, I already have a great working digital model (which I likely will look at upgrading to an Auber), but this one is just a "let's see if this works"...
  4. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

    I think I came across one of his posts about the subject. I'll be using his instruction to wire the ac cord directly to the element. I just need a fairly basic voltage regulator to control wattage on the element. Not even concerned with a thermometer, as I monitor temp on an inkbird. I figure...
  5. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

    I glanced at those... just trying to stay away from digital on this one. Already have a good digital MES.
  6. ManInBlack

    Converting a dead MES 40" digital (curb freebie) to analog/manual. Advice on temp controller?

    Here's the "rub" - picked up a free MES 40" digital (MB20070122). It powered up, but no heat to the element. I tested every single component (even cut an access panel to get to the hi temp cutoff button). Everything tests good, but no power to the element (well, I was pulling 9vac). Not going to...
  7. ManInBlack

    Let's get this [smoke] party started!

    Joining from Pensacola. Grew up learning to smoke on my granddad's mostly homemade stick burners, so the DIY gene runs strong. Currently using a modded Char griller w/side burner, and a couple of MES units (one is a work in progress).
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