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    Contraption for a MES

    Hi, I have not made the modification yet but are planning to do this as my "Fall Project". I'll definitely let you know how it turns out. Cheers, Karl Hassenbach ****** I would be unstoppable. If I could just get started. ******
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    Hello from Canada

    Hi bb53Chefpro, I really like the Centro and it performs very well and better than I expected from some of the older reviews that I read. Those reviews were mainly on the older model that did not have the latch for the door and which did not have the adjustable vent on top. I am not soaking the...
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    Hello from Canada

    Just joined this forum a couple of days ago because I was impressed with the amount of good advice from friendly members here. I am located just north of Toronto and have used a "Centro" electric smoker since 9 month. This smoker is identical to the "Masterbuilt" sold in the USA. So far I...
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    Contraption for a MES

    Hi Marvin, I am thinking of running the Cartridge Heaters in parallel (which sums up to a max. 400 Watt load) and then connect them to 120 Volt supply via a LEVITON Cat. Nr. 6681 Delux Full Range Rotary Dimmer (or similar..). This dimmer costs only $9.81 and is rated for 600 Watts. This should...
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    Contraption for a MES

    Thanx for your reply, Marvin. I will try to build one when I'm back from vacation in April. I looked at the Grainger catalog and it seems that their Cartridge Heater # 2E914 (Vulcan TB5013A) with 200 Watts and 86 Watts per square inch may be best suited. If the 200 Watts is too high then they...
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    Contraption for a MES

    Hi Marvin, I am new to this forum and I am very intrigued by your solution. I have a "Centro" electric smoker which is the Canadian version of the MES and identical in every respect. I am very happy with it and have done some excellent hot smoking but would like to use it also for cold smoking...
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