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

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Give it some time. I expect these to be hitting the selves around march time frame. Just keep a look out and i will do more searching for model numbers.
 
All, I am finally buying my MES 30 tomorrow from Amazon.  I am trying to get them to pricematch the $149 price at Lowes.  What I want to know is what else do I need to buy that I should order from Amazon to get me going?  Should I buy wood chunks from them, what about a meat probe?  Do I need the cast iron skillet fix for the wood box?  Is the Masterbuilt cover any good?  Anything I'm missing?

Thanks,

I am so close I can taste the smoke!
 
All, I am finally buying my MES 30 tomorrow from Amazon.  I am trying to get them to pricematch the $149 price at Lowes.  What I want to know is what else do I need to buy that I should order from Amazon to get me going?  Should I buy wood chunks from them, what about a meat probe?  Do I need the cast iron skillet fix for the wood box?  Is the Masterbuilt cover any good?  Anything I'm missing?

Thanks,

I am so close I can taste the smoke!
I'm assuming the MES 30 is the model without the temperature probe, so you'll need to get one. Also, don't get wood "chunks". The MES uses wood "chips", instead. The cover is optional, but if you're going to have it outdoors, you should get one, in my opinion. I couldn't tell you anything about the quality of it, though, because I don't have one.

Best of luck to you!
 
 
I'm assuming the MES 30 is the model without the temperature probe, so you'll need to get one. Also, don't get wood "chunks". The MES uses wood "chips", instead. The cover is optional, but if you're going to have it outdoors, you should get one, in my opinion. I couldn't tell you anything about the quality of it, though, because I don't have one.

Best of luck to you!
 


I like the 30I have, I use pellets in mine.
 
OK guys I may be able to help here.

1 watt = 3.412 BTU's (rounded off)

1 BTU is the amount of energy required to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree (I am told it takes the same amount of energy for meat)

1 gallon water weighs approximately 8.34 pounds

say you want to bring 1 gallon of water to boiling from room temp. (68 degrees)

212 - 68 = 144 (difference in temp) 144 X 8.34 = 1200.96 (BTU's required to boil 1 gallon water)

1200.96 / 3.412 = 351.981 watts 

So it takes 351.981 watts to boil 1 gallon water or 8.34 pounds meat

so as you can see there 650 watt element can only heat approximately 16 pounds meat


This should be a WIKI!

Good Info Sprky!!

Todd
 
The new models are not out yet .. The newest model 30 with the probes and ss door and window
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I purchased one from Cabela's two weeks ago 800 watt , large chip tray , no element shield. .. So Cabela's had the latest factory release in stock, but be advised that the units pictured in the first post on this thread are not yet in the supply chain... Maybe why Cabela's and others have the 30's on sale .. Could be the new 30's will be out first.

There is a few threads on this site dedicated to model descriptions ..

If you have a window and a good combined manual meat/oven unit to calibrate your digital probe to , then it can be argued that the $70.00 for the mavericks is not needed . Any unit will only tell you what the temp is in that precise part of the smoker. Others will possibly advise that the maverick unit will also be of use when your Q is wrapped in foil outside the unit and that will be a decision you can also make. Like all matters Q .. Your experience will dictate the tools needed.. But read on .... As there are many posts here that covers it all.

Ross
 
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I guess they are not making them all Stainless Steel any more...JJ
 
I wonder if its on the back or the side?

It has to have a vent doesn't it?

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FWIW - I have a 2 year old MES 30, a couple of weeks ago the wire to the element fried. I took it apart and rewired it, I also pulled the element and cleaned it up, it was stamped 650W.

I have done a ton of smokes in my little 30 MES, wife got it for me for Christmas, it does a great job, ribs, brisket, poultry, pastrami, pork butt for 16-20hrs, ABTs, etc.

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I guess they are not making them all Stainless Steel any more...JJ

As they say in the TV show Spartacus ...... Apologies

A closer review of all the pics on Cabela's site would indicate that Chief JimmyJ astutely identified the difference in the size of the frontal views offered on that site .. Based on some of the contents etc. I would have to agree that the ss body may be discontinued on the 40"

Looks like they addressed the venting ( larger intake ) and have moved the vent to address the hot spot in the existing design. Square water pan would also change heat currents inside the box depending on how far it goes to the back of the unit.

Also looks like masterbuilt may have been paying attention to all the usual mods on this form .. And the pics off units in actual operation. If I can read all the information here and in a few days see how to fine tweak .. They can take advantage too. Thanks guys for all your posts.

Most welding supply places sell a set of welding magnets ( about 1 1/2 long ) that can easily hold a pipe on the side of this .. For those interested. Also on eBay in packs of 2 or 4 .. They come in larger sizes also .. Princess Auto stocks them.

Ross
 
Hopefully that is the vent that we see but it could also be the interior light....

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Any more rumor/speculation or new info found on these? The suspense is killing me....lol

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Masterbuilt will be at the largest indoor/outdoor living expo in Atlanta the next couple days. Maybe they will be showing off the new model???

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