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    MES 30" first time use - chips went up in flames!!!!!

    I did the same thing....  You should not heat up the unit with the chips in the drawer.  Wait until it is up to temp and then add the chips.  Good luck....
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    New MES wood catching fire

    The advice given above is solid.  I actually adjusted the element down a touch off the chip tray, and I now soak the chips in water.  This seems to have fixed the problem.  I also believe i put some chips in while the element was Heating up the smoker.  I now understand why that is bad.... Just...
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    New MES wood catching fire

    Great suggestions guys, and thanks for the replys.... I have been running the vent completely open.  I fill up the side chip loader with about 1/2 cup of chips.  I will check the "element touching the tray" theory when this smoke is done.  I did soak some chips for an hour and put them in and...
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    How Many Mes Owners Here?

    I just picked up a MES 30 last week from Lowes.  Digital, no window.  I have only used it twice, but I seem to have a problem.  I noticed whan I drop a load of chips in, the smoke billows quite quickly.  This morning I ooked into the side hole to look at them and they were on fire.  I thought...
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    New MES wood catching fire

    Hey Everyone....  I wass hoping that someone would have an idea what to do.... I just picked up a new MES 30.  I have smoked a couple things and I noticed the meat was TOO smokey.  I did notice that when I first dump the chis onto the chip tray, almost immediately I get big billowing smoke out...
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    First smoke on POS smoker and first PP

    Remove the [/img] tags and it should work   And the Q looks great !!!
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    The Birds first Pulled Pork w/ Qview

    Great Idea !!!! Well, it turned out ok. Thanks to everyone !!!!
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    The Birds first Pulled Pork w/ Qview

    Here is my first attempt at a pulled pork. I acquired a 9 lb shoulder. Had to clean off the skin. Cleaned and ready for rub Rubbed and wrapped Went on the grill at 7:30 am Mopped with Apple Juice and Bourbon. Came off at 9:30 pm Pulled and finished with SoFlaQuer sauce plus a...
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    Wood score... anybody need some cherry?

    I could potentially be in the market for some cherry this spring. I have nothing to trade but money..... What part of Indiana you in?
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    The Bird's first Fatty w/ Qview

    Well, the game did not turn out as I had hoped, but the Fatty did !!! Almost done... Added some more sauce and cheese.... THE FATTY IS SERVED !!!! Thanks for everyones help. I could not have done it without y'all !!!!
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    The Bird's first Fatty w/ Qview

    She went in at 11:00... Now time to sit back for a while with a few of these....
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    Time to Step off the ledge. 1st Fatty

    Thread continued here.... http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...788#post439788 ( i hope the re-direct is ok...)
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    The Bird's first Fatty w/ Qview

    Well here we go..... Rolling out the Italian Sausage Searing the Ham with Brown Sugar and Chipotle seasoning Making the sauce... On with the ham.... On with the Sauce.... Sliced Mozz cheese... And the Pepperoni.... All Rolled Up !!!! The Weave...
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    smoker box on gas grill

    thanks guys.... I'll give it a try tomorrow
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    smoked chili reyenos

    Whoa.... Nice !!!!!
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