Disappointed with amount of smoke; bought a master built electric 40" added updated part sent by mas

[dcrosby007]

 
You can count on Bearcarver to come to the rescue and help someone with their MES instead of telling them to go back and read everything that was posted about MES

That is what this Forum is about Sharing and Helping others.

Myself, I have answered the same questions over and over, but I always take time to post and answer or PM in great detail. Just remember when you were first starting out

and needed help Put yourself in their place

Gary

Thank you!!! 

 

[dcrosby007]

 
I believe the cold smoker only works with the MES 30 inch smoker, but you can easily modify it to fit, I made it work with my MGS 44 smoker.

Thank you for the info... I think using the ANMPS maybe the best bet... Happy Smoking!!! 

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Appreciate all the insight you have just reiterates why most people on this site respect you & your talents... Placement for a MES40 newest version would be recommended where & would the tube AMNP version be better than the box version??? 

Thank you for the Kind words!

Below is my AMNS in my MES 40 Gen #2.5.

That is also where I put my AMNPS---On the bottom rack, on the right end. Since that is just above the chip dumper, you get full advantage of pulling the dumper out a couple inches for more air flow, or pushing it back in for less air flow. Turning the dumper 180 degrees also helps the air flow when pulled out.

Since you are in AL, I assume you are not at high altitude, so I would recommend the AMNPS (5"X8" Maze) instead of the AMNTS (Tube).

Bear

AMNS is burned out & Prime Rib is ready to move to Kitchen:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_0676.jpg.html

 

[catmandu01]

hey all!    Just a thought I had a bit of trouble as well at first with my MES 30  and found it was the type of wood chips I was using as well one bag I had was more like sawdust almost and had a lot of trouble with them keeping it smokey. bigger chunkier wood helped a lot .Havent jumped into the amazen yet but thinking of it. still reading through the comments on this topic though and im a newb . knock on wood my mes has b een used a ton this summer since I bought it and works bueatifully.

 

[cayotica]

When l crank my MES up to about 260°F l get plenty of smoke but l also burn a ton of wood chips doing it that way. But, beware there is such a thing as too much smoke many that post on this site and my favorite TV chef say to keep the smoke at a light blue color nearly invisible to the naked eye while others say something totally different. I don't know about all that being a plebe myself when it comes to smoking. Me, zI like to smoke my meats for about half of the time I'm cooking. Sometimes it comes out great :grilling_smilie:others times I wish l had used a lot more or more or a lot less. I suggest you go to "YouTube" they have many videos about the AMNPS, smokers, wood chips & pellets chips and even homemade cold smoke generators. I am building a cold smoke generator myself, I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
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[Bearcarver]

When l crank my MES up to about 260°F l get plenty of smoke but l also burn a ton of wood chips doing it that way. But, beware there is such a thing as too much smoke many that post on this site and my favorite TV chef say to keep the smoke at a light blue color nearly invisible to the naked eye while others say something totally different. I don't know about all that being a plebe myself when it comes to smoking. Me, zI like to smoke my meats for about half of the time I'm cooking. Sometimes it comes out great :grilling_smilie:others times I wish l had used a lot more or more or a lot less. I suggest you go to "YouTube" they have many videos about the AMNPS, smokers, wood chips & pellets chips and even homemade cold smoke generators. I am building a cold smoke generator myself, I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
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I haven't seen any well made Smoke Generator come close to the AMAZINGs in both Quality materials ands proper smoke.

And as for the amount of smoke, I find a Light to Medium smoke for as long as I have the meat in my smoker to be the best.

Many many hours of light to medium smoke is good.

However even a short time of Heavy smoke can be a bad thing.

Bear

 

[rexster314]

I have 2 MES 40's on my deck I use mainly for cold smoking bacon. One of them gets a workout a couple of times a month for ribs, sausage, turkey, etc. When I do the bellies I use an AMNTS and my homemade blower inserted in the chip tube to get more air in the smoker. Works wonderfully. When I do the other meats, I will normally use the Masterbuilt chip burner since it's not a lot of smoke and that's what I want for those type cooks. They both get to temperature quickly and stay there when I do use the burners. I use the homemade blowers when I want more air in the smoker box and therefore more smoke for the bacon bellies. 

 

[daricksta]

A long while ago Bear suggested using Dust instead of pellets in an AMNPS for cold smokes. I ordered 4 pounds of Dust ( 2 each of hickory and oak) from Todd that were delivered last week. I hope to cold smoke some cheeses and beef jerky to hand out as Christmas presents which will be a great test for the Dust. I've had many problems with wood pellets in my AMNPS going out during cold smokes because oxygen circulation is a big problem with the MES 30 Gen 1 when cold smoking. Hopefully the Dust is the answer. If not, I'm thinking of going with a mailbox mod because even following Todd's suggestions for pulling out the wood chip tray and loader hasn't helped improve air flow. But on warm days, noting beats wood pellets in the AMNPS or AMNTS for generating long-lasting smoke when hot smoking in my MES 30.

 

[chef thomas]

add a smoking tube they burn pellets put out plenty of smoke and last hours,under $20 at your local store.

 

[cayotica]

Looking for a smoking tube myself, how's about cueing me in on what store.

 

[smuir121]

Most electric smokers have a difficult time making decent smoke
Some do a better job than others.....

I came up with my first gadget, because I was just as frustrated as you with my brand new MES 40
3 years later and lots of happy MES owners out there who own one of my gadgets


Todd

 

[smuir121]

At amaze-n looking over your website it looks like you use only pellets I have a MES30 and I use wood chips what's the pros and cons of both and could I use your smoke tubes with wood chips?

 

[weev]

I saw them today at gander mountain if you have one of those near you

 

[cayotica]

In reply to Bears [emoji]128059[/emoji] response; l agree [emoji]128175[/emoji] % too much smoke is deadly.

 

[smoker21]

Hey Jimmy1957,  I just bought a MSG XL44 and I was wondering if you could send me a pic or two of your cold smoker mod? And maybe an idiots guide on how you did it?

Thanks in advance.

JD

 

[smoker21]

Hey Smuir121,

 I have a gen 1, MES 40", and it NEVER gave me enough smoke.  I bought a 5"x8" AMNPS, and have never looked back.  I can get 1-12 hours of an even and controlled smoke every time. It also works great for cold smokes, like cheese, bacon or fish.

All The Best.

JD

 

[bubba horton]

Hi Fellas,

I just bought a nice smokey hollow electric smoker which I am happy about.  That said, just smoked a Turkey and used barrel chips fro good ol jack daniels.  The smoke output was minimal.  I am looking at the amazen products but have no clue what to buy.  I have always grilled with wood but not truly smoked.  So, color me inexperienced.  I would like to be a pretty decent food smoker by the Superbowl.  (fingers crosses emoji...(could not find one)  Go Cowboys...

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Hi Fellas,

I just bought a nice smokey hollow electric smoker which I am happy about.  That said, just smoked a Turkey and used barrel chips fro good ol jack daniels.  The smoke output was minimal.  I am looking at the amazen products but have no clue what to buy.  I have always grilled with wood but not truly smoked.  So, color me inexperienced.  I would like to be a pretty decent food smoker by the Superbowl.  (fingers crosses emoji...(could not find one)  Go Cowboys...

As for Amazing Smokers, unless you live at a high altitude, IMO the best one is the AMNPS. It is a Maze (5" X 8") that burns up to 3 rows of Pellets or Dust, and can give you up to 11 hours of uninterrupted Perfect Smoke.

Along with a Digital wireless set of thermometers (Like the Maverick ET-732), it can turn an inexperienced smoker into a Smoking Master.

Bear

 

[dcrosby007]

 
Thank you for the Kind words!

Below is my AMNS in my MES 40 Gen #2.5.

That is also where I put my AMNPS---On the bottom rack, on the right end. Since that is just above the chip dumper, you get full advantage of pulling the dumper out a couple inches for more air flow, or pushing it back in for less air flow. Turning the dumper 180 degrees also helps the air flow when pulled out.

Since you are in AL, I assume you are not at high altitude, so I would recommend the AMNPS (5"X8" Maze) instead of the AMNTS (Tube).

Bear

AMNS is burned out & Prime Rib is ready to move to Kitchen:
http://s836.photobucket.com/user/Bearcarver_2009/media/IMG_0676.jpg.html

Thanks for the info & yes I am low altitude down here... I just ordered my 5x8 AMNPS & will use it this weekend for the first time on a ham & some BB ribs... When you say turning the dumper excuse my ignorance but does this mean your leaving the open side down??? I assume so but just wanted to be sure???  And when lighting the pellets is it best to light inside the box or outside the box??? If there is a post on how to use or the best way to use this in a MES I will follow that link if you have one... 

 

[hoity toit]

Thanks everybody called Todd and ordered the 5 by 6 can't wait to try ot out.

you won't be dissappointed. I have two of thos and the tube smoker. They work. Also do a thread search here for the mailbox mod you can do onthe MES. Best thing I ever did because sometimes there is so much moisture in the smoker it will put the smoker tray out. Todd " gadgets" will take your smoking to another level. You would think Masterbuilt would take notice here.

HT