Hail all,
My nickname is McGyver from when I was active duty...I live in Goodyear Arizona, and a few days ago got the Masterbuilt MES 140S that was on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse. I have a small tube offset charcoal smoker/grill (charbroil I think) and have used it a few times, but its size really limited what I could cook. I have been looking at smokers for a while and have run the gamut of brands (Bradley - Nice, but didn't care for the proprietary biscuit design, PitBoss- Seemed flimsy and wasn't sure about them, Traeger - too expensive for me). I was trying to decide between Electric and Propane, and had sort of picked a Propane Masterbuilt. But when I saw the MES 140S on sale for 199.99 USD (normally 399.99) I took the bait.
So, I have done the break-in, which went well. The built-in Temp probe seemed to be pretty on the money, but I also have 2 other temp probes that I will use as well...better to be safe than sorry.
Reading the forums, I have already ordered the AMNPS and it should be here by next week. Also looking at parts to build the Mailbox Mod...While the chip method works, I don't want to have to go feed the monster every 30 to 45 minutes (from what I have read). Looking at an Aluminum mailbox (which is 4 times more than a basic steel one). Yes, I too do not want to take the chance of making my food Galvanized Flavored...even if it is only in my head.
Okay, so now for the rookie question...I went to the Masterbuilt website to ohh and ahh over the products. Funny thing is, I don't see my smoker on the website under Smokers...I don't see it on there anywhere for that matter. The do have a MWS 140S, that is an electric pellet smoker, but I only see the MES 130. Now when you look up the Destruction Manual it gives you one for the MES 130B, 130C, 130S, 135B, 135S, 140B, 140G, 140S...Also, when you look at accessories for the smokers (legs and such, knees aren't they use to be) they don't list what it works with/fits on/etc...But my smoker is no where on their website.
So I guess my question is...Did I just buy an orphan Smoker? I see people talk about various generation of MES they own, how do I know what Gen mine is?
Anyway, thanks for letting me become part of the family...See you through the Smoke!
McGyver
My nickname is McGyver from when I was active duty...I live in Goodyear Arizona, and a few days ago got the Masterbuilt MES 140S that was on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse. I have a small tube offset charcoal smoker/grill (charbroil I think) and have used it a few times, but its size really limited what I could cook. I have been looking at smokers for a while and have run the gamut of brands (Bradley - Nice, but didn't care for the proprietary biscuit design, PitBoss- Seemed flimsy and wasn't sure about them, Traeger - too expensive for me). I was trying to decide between Electric and Propane, and had sort of picked a Propane Masterbuilt. But when I saw the MES 140S on sale for 199.99 USD (normally 399.99) I took the bait.
So, I have done the break-in, which went well. The built-in Temp probe seemed to be pretty on the money, but I also have 2 other temp probes that I will use as well...better to be safe than sorry.
Reading the forums, I have already ordered the AMNPS and it should be here by next week. Also looking at parts to build the Mailbox Mod...While the chip method works, I don't want to have to go feed the monster every 30 to 45 minutes (from what I have read). Looking at an Aluminum mailbox (which is 4 times more than a basic steel one). Yes, I too do not want to take the chance of making my food Galvanized Flavored...even if it is only in my head.
Okay, so now for the rookie question...I went to the Masterbuilt website to ohh and ahh over the products. Funny thing is, I don't see my smoker on the website under Smokers...I don't see it on there anywhere for that matter. The do have a MWS 140S, that is an electric pellet smoker, but I only see the MES 130. Now when you look up the Destruction Manual it gives you one for the MES 130B, 130C, 130S, 135B, 135S, 140B, 140G, 140S...Also, when you look at accessories for the smokers (legs and such, knees aren't they use to be) they don't list what it works with/fits on/etc...But my smoker is no where on their website.
So I guess my question is...Did I just buy an orphan Smoker? I see people talk about various generation of MES they own, how do I know what Gen mine is?
Anyway, thanks for letting me become part of the family...See you through the Smoke!
McGyver
