Everything taste like a camp fire

[mbassom]

Most likely as stated probably adding too many chips at once. When I got my MasterBuilt electric I ruined 2 smokes this way. It doesn't take very much.

 

[Dwayne&Heidi]

Mailbox mod
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Can use one of these or a tray in mailbox. Works great for smoking cheese also.
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At the risk of sounding like a girl ......why do u have those metal U bolts (?) on there? Where in the electric smoker would u put that?

 

[Winterrider]

At the risk of sounding like a girl ......why do u have those metal U bolts (?) on there? Where in the electric smoker would u put that?

The lighted box is the Auber PID controller. It keeps temperatures within 1-5° of set temp, unlike the Masterbuilt controllers.

The U-bolts are just to keep it standing up for better airflow. The front one is really the only one needed. Before the mailbox mod, I just place in bottom of smoker opposite the element/ chip holder.

 

[Winterrider]

Lot of MES owners have done the bypass and installed the PID controller to keep from the huge temp swings. Stock controller will swing temps probably 15° both ways as element kicks on and off. Just keeps temps closer to set point.
Can check it out here

MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

Lately I've seen a number of posts about guys wanting to rewire their MES. I had wanted to post a quick and simple guide for those out there that are curious or those that simply need to rewire but need a little assistance. Well here goes. Disclaimer: When messing with electrical equipment...

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[Dwayne&Heidi]

you might want to look into the amnps tray with the mailbox mod. I used to load the chip tray, until I went to the amnps, best thing i've done for my mes 30 now I can 3-12 hours of continuous smoke. also great for smoking cheese if you get into that.

Do u put the tray /tube inside the MES?

 

[Winterrider]

Older thread but another good read of different thoughts.

AMZN TRAY OR TUBE?

Hello everyone!! I’m new to the forums and excited to dive into the site! I have a MES 30” Sportsman Elite. Model 20071914 Been using this smoker with the chip feeder for the past 1.5 years and I’m looking to buy one of the AMZN pellet trays or tubes. Other then doing the “Mailbox mod” which...

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[smokerjim]

Do u put the tray /tube inside the MES?

I use the tray for mes with the mailbox I haven't tried the tube but some people say it puts off to much smoke for inside the mes , others use the tube with dust instead of pellets and say it's fine, will say tubes will burn better in low oxygen environments. I use the tube in my pellet grill where the tray wont stay lit.