New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

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Has anyone tried using a grid on the most bottom slot, and putting the AMPS on the far right, on top of the grid, just above the water pan?  That looks like it would get the most oxygen from the chip feeder and the ash would fall into the pan.  The only thing I can think of is that it will get too hot.  Anyone tried this?  Does it work?

 
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Has anyone tried using a grid on the most bottom slot, and putting the AMPS on the far right, on top of the grid, just above the water pan?  That looks like it would get the most oxygen from the chip feeder and the ash would fall into the pan.  The only thing I can think of is that it will get too hot.  Anyone tried this?  Does it work?

I would place the AMNPS on the left side, Mummel. Note that the top vent is on the top left so airflow should be greater on that side. (However, with my MES 30 Gen 1 I have the AMNPS on the double rails on the left side of the heating element with the top vent on the right side but it still works well.) Next, I really don't think it's a good idea to place the it over the heating element because you don't want extra heat added to the burning pellets or they might burn too quickly. But I agree it's better to place it on the bottom rack where air can flow all around it than place it on the drip pan.
 
 
Has anyone tried using a grid on the most bottom slot, and putting the AMPS on the far right, on top of the grid, just above the water pan?  That looks like it would get the most oxygen from the chip feeder and the ash would fall into the pan.  The only thing I can think of is that it will get too hot.  Anyone tried this?  Does it work?
 
I would place the AMNPS on the left side, Mummel. Note that the top vent is on the top left so airflow should be greater on that side. (However, with my MES 30 Gen 1 I have the AMNPS on the double rails on the left side of the heating element with the top vent on the right side but it still works well.) Next, I really don't think it's a good idea to place the it over the heating element because you don't want extra heat added to the burning pellets or they might burn too quickly. But I agree it's better to place it on the bottom rack where air can flow all around it than place it on the drip pan.
Guys,

There's always a Method to my madness. I would never put my AMNPS right above a heating element. That could cause too much heat, and possibly a jumping of rows & a real quick burn-out.

Also I recommended to Dennis, putting the AMNPS on top of the empty water pan on the left end of the pan, and it works good there, as Dennis stated, so why would anybody want to put it on a rack & get the rack dirty, when it works fine on top of the left end of the water pan???

Since it works good for Dennis in his Gen #2.5, there must be plenty of good air flow going right through there.

Bear
 
 
Guys,

There's always a Method to my madness. I would never put my AMNPS right above a heating element. That could cause too much heat, and possibly a jumping of rows & a real quick burn-out.

Also I recommended to Dennis, putting the AMNPS on top of the empty water pan on the left end of the pan, and it works good there, as Dennis stated, so why would anybody want to put it on a rack & get the rack dirty, when it works fine on top of the left end of the water pan???

Since it works good for Dennis in his Gen #2.5, there must be plenty of good air flow going right through there.

Bear
So, are you suggesting to remove the bottom rack that rests on top of the water pan and then to place the AMNPS on the left end of the empty water pan?
 
He has not tested the MES Bluetooth.  I asked a couple of weeks back. 

It worked okay for me last weekend (2 smokes). The range for me was only about 25-30 yards - line of sight. When I went inside I lost connection. I just installed a faster wireless router in my home - not sure if that will have any affect on the Bluetooth range. I'll find out next time.

The meat probe temp that registered on my iPad was right on when I compared to a digital thermometer. I don't have any other wireless temp Gage's so I trust the smoker readout is accurate. I have no complaints so far.
 
 
So, are you suggesting to remove the bottom rack that rests on top of the water pan and then to place the AMNPS on the left end of the empty water pan?
Yes.

Bear
 
Yes, but with this method you lose a rack.  Not always a problem but a consideration. 
I don't know about others, but I never use my bottom rack. IMO it's too close to the heating element.

I use my racks in the following order:

First choice-----------2nd position

Second choice------1st position

Third choice----------3rd position

Fourth----------Never

Bear

Bear
 
Like Bear, I never use the 4th rack. I don't even use the top rack if I'm just smoking a beef brisket or a pork shoulder or just two baby backs or spareribs. The only times I use the top three racks are when I cold smoke cheeses or I bought a baby back 3-pak at Costco.
 
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Hey guys.  The height dimension on the Cabelas unit is 40.1 inches while the height on the Bass Pro unit is 42.72.  It was my understanding that these smokers are identical albeit a few extras (grates etc). 

Is the Bass Pro unit taking into account the sun shield on the control panel?  If you guys are bored and have a tape measure lying around, please report back.  Thanks. 
 
My MES40 came with a sausage hanger. I set the hanger on the bottom/left side and put the AMNPS on top of hanger. It gets it off of the bottom 2-3 inches. Worked great.

That gave me an idea. I have an old bbq roasting wire basket that I haven't used in years. I put one half of the basket on the bottom floor of my 40in Bluetooth 2.5 and the AMNPS 5x8 tray fits perfectly on top of the basket and it raised about exactly the height of the water pan, and about level with the heat assembly. That should be perfect with air flow and lined up left side under the vent. I'll try it that way next week.
Dennis
Hey guys.  The height dimension on the Cabelas unit is 40.1 inches while the height on the Bass Pro unit is 42.72.  It was my understanding that these smokers are identical albeit a few extras (grates etc). 

Is the Bass Pro unit taking into account the sun shield on the control panel?  If you guys are bored and have a tape measure lying around, please report back.  Thanks. 

Mine is from Bass Pro, 6 racks. Dimensions are 41 h (43 w/ shield), and 18 1/2 w (with handle). I rounded off, probably 42.72 is accurate... I assume you are asking to find a cover that fits? The cover that posted on page 15 is a good one in my opinion.
Dennis
 
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