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  1. freefout

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    I have a Accurite wired probe thermometer.  It has worked well in the past.  I plan on getting a Maverick ET733 in the future.  I was using an 100' 10/3 outdoor cord and going by what the display said.  It was really nice here yesterday and was between 60 (at 7am) and 80 during the afternoon so...
  2. freefout

    Boston Butt Pulled Pork (Step by Step)

    Bear (and others), I just got my MES 30 and got it seasoned up on Saturday.  I got a 6.75 lb boston butt and wanted to follow your step by step guide for my first smoke yesterday. Started it preheated at 7am.  Everything was spot on (123 at 11am, 135 at noon-bumped up to 240).  At 3pm I went...
  3. freefout

    MES and extension cord

    Thanks for the replies everyone.  What are the electrical requirements of this smoker?  I don't see it anywhere in the manual I found online (mine is still on it's way).  
  4. freefout

    MES and extension cord

    Thanks for the input.  I've read several posts that some guys use 12 gauge 50' cords without any problem.  I do not want to take any chances on decreasing the life of the element.  I plan to run service out there sometime but I don't have the cash now for that much direct bury wire.   
  5. freefout

    MES and extension cord

    Got my MES 30 on the way. The closest plug to my deck is 80 feet away through the garage. I got a 100 foot #10 guage outdoor cord. Would that be ok to use? Thanks!
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