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View attachment 406980 View attachment 406981 I plan on buying one or the other soon. I don't really need the bluetooth or meat probe. My question is about the digital controllers, is one better than the other? I've read reviews that state the MES 140G is so dim lit its hard to see. Any insight? Thanks.
https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/masterbuilt-mes-140g-bluetooth-digital-electric-smoker
https://www.samsclub.com/p/mes145s-digital-electric-smoker/prod22810673?xid=plp_product_1_1
From the pictures I believe the inside looks like the GEN 2.5, I could be wrong.
I also think both may have the vent on the right side.
Yup---The 140G has the Gen #2.5 Inside.
I would go with that one.
Mine is a Gen #2.5, with Bluetooth. I don't use the BT, because I don't have anything to use with it, but I'm happy with making very rare adjustments at the console when needed.
They both seem to have the top vent on the right, but that can be remedied, and isn't a world ending problem. That's a Great Smoker for $299.
Bear
The top Vent should be on the left---Not the Right.
Why is this important?
I have had a Chef Alarm for over a year. It is dead on measuring internal temp of the meat as well as temp at grill grate level. Best one that I have used so far. I trust it.I picked up the smoker Friday after work. I had to take the first one back as it was smash in when I removed it from the box. Seasoned it Saturday and smoked beef jerky Sunday. It turned out great! What is a good thermometer to get? I’ve read a little about the Mavericks and ThermoPros but I have no experience with either.
If you decide on the Chef Alarm make sure you order the grill clip for 4 bucks. Not included and ThermoWorks carries it.I picked up the smoker Friday after work. I had to take the first one back as it was smash in when I removed it from the box. Seasoned it Saturday and smoked beef jerky Sunday. It turned out great! What is a good thermometer to get? I’ve read a little about the Mavericks and ThermoPros but I have no experience with either.
How does one remedy the issue with the vent on the right. With your modification, is the heat on the left now equal to the heat on the right.... ThanksThe main reason is, If you don't do something about it, in the MES 40, more so than the MES 30, The heat comes off the heating element in the bottom right, and runs straight up the Right side of the Smoker, and Right Out the Vent, if it's on the Right side of the Top. Then the right side will be much hotter than the left side, because of this.
If it's on the Left side, the heat has to cross the inside of the smoker, past the Meat to get to the Top Vent. There are a few ways to remedy that, but having the Vent on the Left is Preferred.
Bear
I picked up the smoker Friday after work. I had to take the first one back as it was smash in when I removed it from the box. Seasoned it Saturday and smoked beef jerky Sunday. It turned out great! What is a good thermometer to get? I’ve read a little about the Mavericks and ThermoPros but I have no experience with either.
I only had to do it with my MES 40 Gen #1. And Yes it evens out the heat.How does one remedy the issue with the vent on the right. With your modification, is the heat on the left now equal to the heat on the right.... Thanks
I picked up the smoker Friday after work. I had to take the first one back as it was smash in when I removed it from the box. Seasoned it Saturday and smoked beef jerky Sunday. It turned out great! What is a good thermometer to get? I’ve read a little about the Mavericks and ThermoPros but I have no experience with either.