Electronic Smoker Advice/Questions

[pinklincoln]

I'd hate to start a new one when someone asked pretty much the same question a few posts below.

I figured out the Smokehouse brand doesn't get hot enough for what I need it for, so bradly is an option. I'm in Canada, and finding these things is enough of a challenge, I looked at the master built 30 inch, it almost looks identical to the cusienart smoker, which is going to be $199.99 starting tomorrow. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...1153P/Cuisinart+Electric+Smoker.jsp?locale=en but the reviews say its junk.

My only options up here are cuisenart, Bradley, smokehouse and the bass pro shop brand. I may have to suck it up and order one to my US address if I want something decent.

 

[moikel]

I dont want to just restate all the stuff already here but the MES with AMZPS is a really hard combination to beat. Bradley ties you to their puck/biscuit deal & I think its too much$.

I have had no problems with my MES Price hurts a bit because I am way down here on 240v so its almost double the price of USA.

 

[bigblue]

I might be wrong but I think the bass pro is the same as the MES

 

[pinklincoln]

I found the masterbuilt.  TSC stores carry them for my fellow Canadians, though if you're in an urban area you'll be making a long drive to find one. Too bad it was after I ordered a Bradley from Costco. Ended up getting the Electric Analog, I don't like too much technology on things that will get hot out doors, to me that's just another thing to break. I might end up having both sitting in my backyard if my Costco order doesn't get cancelled in time lol. I haven't found too many complaints about the Masterbuilt model I got other then the heating element from 1 review going and a short cord. Bradley had an array of technical malfunctions reported. I figure if I get a year out of this thing, it's money well spent to me. Even got a good deal on Charbroil wood chips while I was there for $2 a bag, around me they're usually $5 for a small bag. Hopefully I snagged enough to break this thing in. By the weekend Id like to do Salmon and Jerky as they seem to be the quickest and easiest things to start with, and do up a review on that.

 

[tigerregis]

MES smokers are not sold in the GWN. The unit is sold by Centro and is available at CTC. The advice above regarding MES is directly equivalent to Centro. Mine was a pita until I bought Todd's A-Maz_N duster. Never looked back and am happy as can be with that duo.

 

[djtech2k]

Ok, so I finally got around to ordering...

My local Sams said the MES was a deleted or discontinued item, so I joined online and ordered it there just 10mins ago :).

Next step, I went to AMAZEN and ordered everything LOL.

AMNPS5X8	"NEW" A-MAZE-N-PELLET-SMOKER	$39.99	1	$39.99
MAVET-732	MAVERICK ET-732 REMOTE SMOKER THERMOMETER	$59.99	1	$59.99
AMNP5 SPL-0004	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 5LB - Pitmaster's Choice	$9.99	1	$9.99
AMNP2 SPL-0008	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 2LB - Peach	$5.99	1	$5.99
AMNP2 SPL-0002	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 2LB - Apple	$5.99	1	$5.99
AMNP2 SPL-0003	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 2LB - Bourbon Barrel	$5.99	1	$5.99
AMNP2 SPL-0001	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 2LB - Alder	$5.99	1	$5.99
AMNP2 SPL-0007	A-MAZE-N-PELLETS SPECIALTY - 2LB - Mesquite	$5.99	1	$5.99
DSC-8	Free Shipping ET-732 [MAVET-732]	$0.00	1	$0.00

I bought a nice propane torch at Lowes, so I didnt need one.  I couldnt make up my mind on the pellets, so I picked an array of them.  I saw 2 mavericks, so I assume I picked the right one, the one that has 2 probes.

The thing I could NOT find was a cover for the MES40.  Anyone know where I can get a good all-weather cover for the MES40?

 

[djtech2k]

Any suggestions where to find a cover for the mes40?

 

[BGKYSmoker]

I went through 4 MES smokers. Every time one quit working MES Comp said drill the back plate off and cut the cord as close to the cabinet as you can. Send both back to us and we will replace the unit. All the while both my Bradley smokers have been going strong. Upon my last mail of the back plate and cord i got a letter from MES saying they will not honor any further warranties from me. WTH....SEE YA

Bradley has been my smoker choice for years now and IMHO the best electric smoke on the market. Yes the Bradley wood is a few bucks but i have used my AMZNS/AMZNPS in my Bradley with 0 problems. I use my Bradley 6 rack for 99% of my sausage smokes, cold smoked cheese,nuts.

My opinion and i endorse this message 

 

[brokenwing]

Amen Nepas, I had a MES 30, and I loved it when I first got it.  After two digital controls, broken feet, and replacing burnt wiring, the main control board died.  It never was outside, only when in use, and it was well taken care of. and only a little over a year old..  MES lost me as a customer as well.  Im moving on to a diffrent smoker as well.  The sad part is my 70 dollar ECB has been going strong for over 6 years, and has outlasted the MES go figure.

 

[isfflcommish]

djtech2k,

  I read your post, don't know if you are still looking for a cover for your MES, but I ordered one from Amazon.com,