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    Masterbuilt not working properly

    LOL, "Robertson Screws ", as soon as I seen that, I looked to make sure you were in Canada. For some reason those really great screw heads, have yet to catch on in the states. As for the temperature sensor (thermistor), just today, when I was on the phone with Masterbuilt Customer Service, they...
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    Masterbuilt not working properly

    An amazing report. Sounds like you did a great job of fixing your unit, T-bone Tim. Too bad your camera is down. I have been dying to see how the MES is wired and controlled. Did you notice any relays or solid state devices used for powering the heating element? Also How many temp sensors did...
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    MES Temp Control Problem?

    I called Masterbuilt Customer Service today (to order two additional door latches), and while on the phone, I questioned the girl about temperature regulation accuracy. I explained how I had placed two different digital probes in two different locations into an empty MES. I let the unit run for...
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    Adding Door Latch(s) to MES

    Thanks for the suggestions. After looking closely at the "stock" door latch, it looks like it's held in place with #8-32 SS screws going into "Screwserts" (sp?). Thatâ€8482s the little "threaded pop-rivet like" things that you use to secure a screw into thin metal. I looked at the two latch...
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    Adding Door Latch(s) to MES

    I have seen mention of adding additional door latches to the MES. However, I can not find anything about where to obtain these latches. Should I just call Masterbuilt and order from them? Or is there a better source? Thanks, Brian
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    MES Temp Control Problem?

    DaveNH, I like your idea of the larger pan. Where did you get the one your using? Thanks, Brian
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    MES Temp Control Problem?

    Thanks Illini & MossyMo, I checked mine empty after about an hour warm up time. I agree with you Illini, the few times I have used it, I've had execellent results. Because of that, I almost did not bother to check readings. One thing I'm wondering is that here in Indy, the outside temp is about...
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    MES Temp Control Problem?

    I have been checking the temp control of my new 40" MES that I purchased from Sams. It looks like the unit's controller is about 20 deg off. I have used both a Taylor wired probe and a wireless probe and they both match the reading that the MES is running 20 Degrees too hot. So if I set the...
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    EZ Way To Stuff Fattie

    You guys are forgetting........ I'm from Indianapols.... Indianapolis, Known for: 500 Mile Race, Colts, broccoli in Fatties!! Brian
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    EZ Way To Stuff Fattie

    Last weekend I made a couple fatties in my KC Smoker. I used a 1 lb roll of Mild Tennessee Pride breakfast sausage to begin with. Since I did not want to try and mess around with a rolling pen, I tried the following method to stuff the fatties. It worked very well. I took pictures of the...
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    Jerky in a MES?

    I also have been thinking about trying to make some jerky in a MES. There is a Venison Jerky recipe in the back of the owners manual of my MES that says to "Smoke for 12-16 Hours at 140 Deg". It looks like most of you are using much higher heat and less time. Is there something I'm missing...
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    MES Newbie Questions

    I am an MES Newbie, just got my “Sams Club†MES last night and am going to try and season it and take on it itâ€8482s “maiden voyage†this weekend. So, in looking over past posts concerning the MES, I have a few questions that I have not seen discussed before. 1) Is the top mounted...
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    Hi From Indianapolis

    Hi all, Brian here, located in Indianapolis. I have been a lurker of this site for the past month, ever since I bought my “clearance priced†Rival K.C. Smoker from Wal-Mart. Following my purchase of this bargain priced smoker, I also purchased Jeffâ€8482s Rub and Sauce recipe. All I can say...
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