Just bought a used MES

[alan Maples]

I don't know what model it is, but I got it for $60.00. Worth a try at that price.

 

[bigfurmn]

Have any pics? Might see what model it is.

 

[alan Maples]

I'll post some soon. It's too dark now to take one and we're having storms toy.

 

[alan Maples]

Storms tomorrow

 

[clifish]

I started out with a used Smokey hollow ( same as an MES) for $30. Then joined this place, now look below at what I have now...lol

Seriously, you have stumbled on the best, most knowledgeable and greatest people you will meet here!

 

[alan Maples]

I started out with a used Smokey hollow ( same as an MES) for $30. Then joined this place, now look below at what I have now...lol

Seriously, you have stumbled on the best, most knowledgeable and greatest people you will meet here!

Cool.

 

[Winterrider]

Congrats, that can probably be made into one of the best smokers on the market. I use a MES 40 with Auber PID controller/ mailbox mod. Love it !
You can either look into the search forums or I am quite sure @tallbm will chime in to help set you up. This is his huckleberry. . .

 

[GaryHibbert]

You're gonna love being a MES owner. I run a MES 30 with a MES 40 heating element, a PID, and mailbox mod for my AMNPS.
Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

I don't know what model it is, but I got it for $60.00. Worth a try at that price.

Congrats Alan!!
Maybe these will help you:
Masterbuilt Smokers (Bear's Thoughts & Findings)
MES Generation Number Recognition Pictures & Pics (Digital Units)
Avoid Temp Swings in MES

Bear

 

[cmayna]

We NEED pics

 

[alan Maples]

 

[chopsaw]

Masterbuilt® 30-Inch Analog Electric Smoker

When you're ready to serve up adventure, Masterbuilt has the tips, techniques, and more to help you fire it up at your next cookout

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[Bearcarver]

That picture looks like an Analog Smoker.
Completely different than a "Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse", which are Digital electric smokers.

Bear

 

[JC in GB]

Nice. I have a Stump's smoker but I still like using my MES 30 for certain things.

You just can't have too many types of outdoor cooking equipment. IMHO.

JC

 

[PolishDeli]

Nice find!

Shamless plug:
I just did a writeup on customizing that exact model.

My Mods to a Masterbuilt Analog

I got a new smoker recently. The MES30 analog (it was a bday present) It's a step down from my previous unit (MES30 digital). However, with these mods, I expect it'll be a better performer. The ramblings that follow are my thoughts about this smoker and the mods I made to it. A shopping list is...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Fisrt thing to check though is if the heating element works. If not, it's cheap and easy to replace.