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  1. chiefp

    WSM On its way!

    I'll be adding one to my line up soon too. Is it just me, or is there NO WHERE to get these on sale? lol
  2. chiefp

    mes mailbox mod

    I plan to use metal/aluminum tape.
  3. chiefp

    My take on the Mailbox Mod for the MES 30

    Not looking to thread jack and will be doing this mod this weekend, can't wait to put my AMNPS back to work! Question. Why is using galvanized aluminum an issue? I know it's a safety thing...but why? Fumes? It never gets that hot (does it ?) and aren't all mailboxes galvanized?
  4. chiefp

    AMNPS will not stay lit in my MES 30

    I read through that thread and bought some more pellets and will be doing this first thing Sat. Question though; whats the problem with using galvanized aluminum? Aren't all mailboxes galvanized too? I get it's a safety thing...but why? It's not getting hot enough to transfer chemicals...is...
  5. chiefp

    AMNPS will not stay lit in my MES 30

    No, but it sure looks like it should work.  Thanks!
  6. chiefp

    AMNPS will not stay lit in my MES 30

    After months of trying absolutely everything, I've given up trying to keep mine lit. I'm in Vegas and believe the altitude has something to do with it. But in the end, you have to have air flow or it won't stay lit. I have found I can keep the dust going though. It doesn't put out much...
  7. chiefp

    David First time smoker electric!

    Welcome.  I have the same smoker and would say 2 things about it.  If yours has the window like mine...enjoy it the first smoke.  After that it will be too dirty to ever see through again.  The temp guages as mentioned are important, but also double check the MES temp readings.  Many can be off...
  8. chiefp

    Chicken quarter and rib advice

    Chicken needs some higher heat if you want crisp skin. Be sure you dry the chicken well beforehand, that helps. I'd say you could go 260 or so, but I'd be sure to foil the rids after a couple hours smoke so they don't dry out...and smoke em the whole way!
  9. chiefp

    Anyone try an infrared grill?

    Just curious if anyone has tried the new infrared grills. Seems like the way to go for a steak.
  10. chiefp

    First attempt at an overnite smoke on MES - need help

    yep, leave the vent open, all the time. Check you temp with another source to see where you are, some of the MES gauges are as much as 40 degress of. Mine runs 20 degree cooler than the gauge reads.
  11. chiefp

    MES 40 can't keep AMNPS lit

    if you have the same vent, the elbow wedges into it very snugly,  don't need anything else.  This wasn't the final fix for me.  What I eventually found that worked was to put the AMNPS on the right side above the heating element on the lowest rack.  I folded up a piece of foil and put it on the...
  12. chiefp

    When do you guys sleep???

    Opps, sorry Jeff.  I was talking with a buddy named Tim just before posting.  Yep, looks like I'm following the line for most, but I'm not going out there every 2 hours...that's what I bought an electric and an AMNPS for.  Looks like I'm missing a mav in my tool box...will fix that today! 
  13. chiefp

    When do you guys sleep???

    I have an MES 40 that runs a little cool. 
  14. chiefp

    When do you guys sleep???

    I just read Tim's latest newsletter and that roast looks awesome and on my "gotta try list."  But this takes like 14 hours with prep time thrown in.  I did a brisket in my MES a few weeks ago that was 16 hours+.  When do you guys sleep?  If I'm going to feed the wife on time, I'd have to be up...
  15. chiefp

    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    40 here with the stupid window.  I'm having problems with heat like many others (30 degrees off according to thermo).  Called them and they are sending new heating element and control panel.  Hope this gets it straight.
  16. chiefp

    MES 40 can't keep AMNPS lit

    Update.  I just spoke with Todd.  He also thinks it's an oxygen issue and asked me to get a 3" elbow to put on the exhaust port to help create a draft like TromaRon has done.  He also suggested not pulling the loading tube out completely, but just a couple inches as RC explained.    Certainly...
  17. chiefp

    MES 40 can't keep AMNPS lit

    Thanks all.  I'm going to do a brisket tomorrow and will try what's suggested.  It's obviously an oxygen issue which explains why I've had the most luck with the fan method.  I'm going to try putting it on the rack, with tray and tube removed.  I will drop Todd a note too.  
  18. chiefp

    MES 40 can't keep AMNPS lit

    Hello all and happy holidays.  I can't keep my AMNPS lit.  I'm following the directions.  Lighting both ends (pellet blend) with a torch after nuking for 60 seconds.  Burning for 5 min then blowing out and letting it smoke another 5.  At this point it's smoking up a storm!  Put it in and 10 min...
  19. chiefp

    The Food Lab: The Truth About Brining Turkey----Let the debate begin

    what the heck is pumping?  
  20. chiefp

    First brisket not going to be done by dinner....what now? Need advice!

    It's off and in the cooler.  I'm hoping it will get more tender during the rest?  I'm gonna leave it for a couple hours and then slice it for chilling as suggested.  Sure smells good.  
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