2012 Masterbuilt Smokers - NEW 30" & 40" Models!

[bigtimtx]

WOW!!! That link shows a GEN1 MES40 at Academy for $299 +$15 shipping. It shows the correct model and even a video of the generation one unit. That's the old tried & true model that everyone wants. I won't be surprised if they sell out of those in no time at all. Anyone that wants a great electric smoker better order one quick, you may never have another chance (since that model appears to have been replaced with the less reliable "new" one.

BUY ONE NOW FELLOWS!
http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_638908_-1

Yep...that would be my advice too, cheifwej...

I'm actually going there later today to pick myself up a second one.

Can't resist at that price, especially since they seem to be getting a bit scarce!

 

[chappy4o]

Can anyone get a model number on this "650 watt unit"? Cause I am at same at this moment looking at the mes 40 and the model number is 20072612

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[Bearcarver]

Can anyone get a model number on this "650 watt unit"? Cause I am at same at this moment looking at the mes 40 and the model number is 20072612

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When you asked that question, my old memory went to work.

The best review I have ever seen of MES smokers & their model numbers was put together by "Texacajun". I found it & stole it from him. He won't mind---He was always one of my favorite smokers!!!

Bear

I compiled this list for all Masterbuilt Electric smokers. I need help completing all options on the model numbers.​

Let me know the options and model number you have so i can update the list.

(30 inch units)

ESQ30B older recalled, black door, no adjustable damper, 650 Watt heating element, ? wood chip tray

ESQ30S older recalled, stainless steel door, no adjustable damper,  650  watt heating element, ? wood chip tray

BCESQ30B black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, ? heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

70070106 ? door, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

71070106 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

72070106 ? door, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, large wood chip tray

72070206 ? door, 650 or 800 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

72070207 green door, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070106 black door/no window,  650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070107 ? door, 650 or 800 watt heating element, ? heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070160 black door, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070206 stainless steel door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray 

20070307 SS door/no window, SS body, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070409 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070411 SS door/with window, 800 watt heating element, internal light, meat probe, remote control, wheels/handle, with heating element access door,small wood chip tray

20070507 SS door/no window, SS body, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070509 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070511 black door, 650 or 800 watt heating element, ? heating element access door, small or large wood chip tray

20070609 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, large wood chip tray

20070709 SS door/no window, SS body, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070809 SS door/no window, SS body, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20070910 black door/no window, 800 watt heating element, with heating element access door, small wood chip tray 

20070110 SS door/with window, Black body, 800 watt heating element, internal light, meat probe, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071407 camouflage door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071507 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray (Canada)

20071607 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071610 SS door/with window, black body, 800 watt heating element, internal light, meat probe, with heating element access door, small wood chip tray (Canada)

20071707 black door/no window, 650 watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071710 black door/no window, 800 watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071810 black door/no window, 800 watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20071910 black door/no window, 800 watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

20072010 black door/no window, bass pro on door, 800 watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray

(40 inch units)​

70070107 ? door, 800  Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

71070107 SS door/no window, black body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

72070107 ? door, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070108 SS door/no window, SS body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070208 black door/no window, black body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070211 SS door/with window, black body,1200 Watt heating element,remote control,wheels/handle,with heating element access door,small wood chip tray​

20070311 SS door/with window,SS body,1200 Watt heating element,remote control,wheels/handle,with heating element access door,small wood chip tray​

20070407 SS door/no window, ? body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door,? wood chip tray​

20070408 SS door, SS body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070508 SS door/with window, black body, 800 watt heating element, no heating element access door, large wood chip tray​

20070608 ? door, 800 or 1200 Watt heating element, ? heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070707 SS door/? window, SS body, 800 Watt  heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070708 ? door, 800 or 1200 Watt heating element, ? heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070710 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 watt heating element, with heating element access door, small wood chip tray​

20070807 black door/? window, back body,  800  Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20070810 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 watt heating element, with heating element access door, small wood chip tray​

20070907 ? door, 800 Watt  heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071009 SS door/with window, black body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071010 ? door, 800 or 1200 Watt heating element, ? heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071109 SS door/with window, SS body, 800 Watt heating element, no heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071110 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 Watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071210 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 Watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071310 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 Watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071410 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 Watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

20071510 SS door/with window, black body, 1200 Watt heating element, with heating element access door, ? wood chip tray​

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(30 analog/with legs)​

20070210 black body/non insulated, 1500 watt heating element​

20070410 black body/non insulated, 1500 watt heating element​

20070510 black body/non insulated, 1500 watt heating element​

20070610 black body/non insulated, 1500 watt heating element​

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(24 inch units) non digital​

20070109 650 Watts heating element​

20070209 650 Watts heating element​

20070308 650 Watts heating element​

20070309 650 Watts heating element​

20071008 650 Watts heating element

 

[roadkill cafe]

Can anyone get a model number on this "650 watt unit"? Cause I am at same at this moment looking at the mes 40 and the model number is 20072612

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20072612 is the 2nd Generation 40", SS Door w/window, black body, 1200 watt unit. This particular model number appears to only be used for the Sam's Club units and is the same in appearance to the 20070512 units on Masterbuilt's & Bass Pro Shop's website.

 

[chappy4o]

Can anyone get a model number on this "650 watt unit"? Cause I am at same at this moment looking at the mes 40 and the model number is 20072612

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20072612 is the 2nd Generation 40", SS Door w/window, black body, 1200 watt unit. This particular model number appears to only be used for the Sam's Club units and is the same in appearance to the 20070512 units on Masterbuilt's & Bass Pro Shop's website.

Thanks a lot. . . Looks like I'm going to be the proud owner of one of these come Friday. . . And thank goodness its a 1200w unit. . . Then again I didn't read the whole thread . . . Did we decide that there is a good reason for the 650w element??

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[chappy4o]

BTW bearcarver. . . Holy list!!!! Never realized they made so many. . . Well done appreciate the info

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[Bearcarver]

BTW bearcarver. . . Holy list!!!! Never realized they made so many. . . Well done appreciate the info

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Thanks, but I can't take credit for that list-----"Texacajun" did a lot of work on that. There are some new models since he posted that list, like the 20072612.

I just knew where to find his list.

Here's a link:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/99348/all-mes-model-numbers

Bear

 

[chappy4o]

Haha its all good though

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[sigmo]

Yes. Thanks for the list.



Also. I prefer the 1200 Watt units for proper heating, but I use an amnps for the smoke. A great combination IMO.

Phoned in.

 

[smoking in nye]

Hello. I also have the 2nd Generation "512" 40" smoker. This is unit #2, the first one did not make it through the "seasoning process" as it just died. Masterbuilt replaced it. I also bought the 2 year warranty just in case. I questioned MB about the so called internal light and all they did was apologize for it not being there with no further explanation. I cannot keep my AMNP going no matter what I do. I have been in contact with Todd from A-MAZE-N products and trying to get this thing to work. Getting back to the "internal light", has anyone gotten a better explanation from MB? I am beginning g to think I should have gotten the generation 1 instead but too late now. 

Bill

 

[kevin13]

So how does the 20072612 model compare to the equivalent GEN1 model 20070810 in terms of efficiency, heating, reliability, etc.?

 

[bigtimtx]

So how does the 20072612 model compare to the equivalent GEN1 model 20070810 in terms of efficiency, heating, reliability, etc.?

It 'appears' to have the same features as the 20070311. However, I'm going by the pictures and description on the Masterbuilt site...

 

[robp421]

Love the 30 but should have bought the 40!!!!

 

[glassbender1]

The controller on my 40 is100 to 275.

 

[glassbender1]

What are you guys using for wood? Chips, pellets??

 

[twobeanbbq]

I have the 40 preceding this and the element barely puts out any smoke now. I can't see how they would change it that drastically. The only thing that seemed cool was maybe the 32 deg could be for cold smoking cheeses and fish, but that just doesn't seem possible. Why you do this to us, MB?

 

[robp421]

I use both. Long smokes I use the AMNPS for long smokes , especially middle of the night. Shorter time (uo to 6 hrs) I use wood chips. Just need to pay more attention to amt of smoke from chimney.

 

[mak104]

Holy Moly this was confusing.

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• mak104
• Oct 19, 2013

  . The new ones were bad, but now the newer ones are better. But the REALLY new ones catch on fire, so get an old one. LOL. Is there a readers digest condensed version of what the consensus is? I guess there are really no issues with the 30 without a window? Maybe I'll just get that to keep it simple.

 

[flyweed]

Dunno about that..I retired my 30 without window LONG ago...I had the company send me two digital control units over my ownership and the thing never worked correctly. Don't get me wrong, it was OK when it worked..but I don't think I'd own another one.

 

[mneeley490]

I bought a MES 30 1st gen, black w/ no window, and have been using it regularly for over a year. Absolutely no problems or issues whatsoever.