MES 130 amperage usage?

[steffen707]

Anybody know what the amperage is on a typical MES 30"?

 

[JC in GB]

At 120 VAC 11.7 Amps

Assuming you have a 1400 Watt element which is what I think MES 30 smokers use.

If it is an 800 watt heater, your unit will draw 6.7 Amps @ 120VAC

I = W/V

JC

 

[steffen707]

so if its 1400 watt / 120v = 11.66Amps...

Thanks! i was going to buy one of these https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14_28

My stupid circuit board has been on the fritz.

 

[Brokenhandle]

My mes 30 has 1500 watt burner so its 12.5 amps. Tag on back of smoker has it listed, unless yours is missing

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

I just got an auber ws 1510 elpm, rated at 15 amps, only had a chance to use it once but got temp swings down to 10 degrees. Know I can get them closer but need time to use it and play with the settings. Think you would really like it. @tallbm and @chopsaw are really knowledgeable about them and sure there are others as well.

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

Read through the thread...troubleshooting mes 135 in electric smokers, talking about the same thing. @tallbm has a post linked in there with alot of good info

Ryan

 

[chopsaw]

I have the 1510 elpm . Love it .

 

[steffen707]

Read through the thread...troubleshooting mes 135 in electric smokers, talking about the same thing. @tallbm has a post linked in there with alot of good info

Ryan

yeah i read this thread by @tallbm https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/mes-rewire-simple-guide-no-back-removal-needed.267069/

not sure whitch auber instrument PID i'm going to get, but thinking that's the route for me.