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    NO smoke with Masterbuilt Electric Pro

    I'm not sure if it's the lack of smoke as much as the chips burning up too quickly.  That's what I see in mine. With all the effort you'll put into solving this, buying the AMNPS would be worth it in my opinion.
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    Weber Performer Questions

    I have a Performer and I just fill up the baskets as described in the book.  I let the propane burn for about 10 minutes or so and then let the coals (Kingsford blue) ash over till they are white. I rarely do direct grilling at least for very long so I move both baskets to the same side of the...
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    MES electric smoker vs. Weber Smokey Mountain

    This is like comparing apples to oranges in my opinion. I have both and am glad I do.  The food tastes better out of my WSMs but its easier to do in my MES.  Easier does not equal better unfortunately.
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    keep pork butt and beef brisket moist

    As said above just wrap it tightly in foil and wrap old towels around it and then stuff the remaining empty space of the cooler in old towels.  You'll be fine.
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    salts

    I used Morton's sea salt on my first bacon because that's what I had.
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    Poor man's WSM?

    I'd be wary of that site.  I'd look on Craigslist for WSM and Weber to see if you can find some deals on the WSM. Will it work?  Probably.  But I'd just use the 22.5" to smoke instead of buying all that stuff.  It can and has been done successfully.  That way you can save your money for the...
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    It's Official...My MES40 is DEAD temporarily... NO LONGER!!!!!!

    That stinks Alesia but at least they took care of you.  I'll have to fire mine up for you.
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    Just un-boxed new MES 40...it's damaged!

    I'd take it back...it was either a packing issue or shipping issue.  They're not all like that.  I'd call Masterbuilt too.  They have good support.  I guess they might give you another one but that's not why I would call them.  There may be a problem with the batch they sent out.
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    WSM Temp Control Problems

    How many times have you cooked with the WSM?  You need about 5 or 6 good cooks in it to get the 'gunk' built up inside.  This will settle down the temps. There are also other factors that will cause this kind of up swing in temp.  The biggest being coals not being ashed over.  If you still have...
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    Charcoal in MES chip tray w AMNPS for smoke ring

    I think some folks have tried it.  That kind of defeats the purpose of the MES in my opinion though. Without sounding like a jerk, I'd say if you want the charcoal flavor use a charcoal smoker.  If you don't have the room, that's understandable.  If I want BBQ without having to tend to my WSMs...
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    Brisket smoking. WHAT IS TAKING SO DANG LONG???

    Planning to cook by time per pound bites us all in the arse I think.  Briskets aren't as unpredictable as pork butts but they're close. I think it must be Murphy's Law.  If I think its going to take 6 hours, it'll take 12.  That's an exaggeration but sometimes it's not...grrrrrrr....
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    For first time WSM users: foiling pan and setting up for shorter smokes

    Great post Johnny!  This is applicable to the 18.5" also.  1 sheet of foil won't work on that pan very well either.  You just have to adjust your ring of charcoal in the 18.5" so it won't go across and will follow around the outside.
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    Planning to purchase a MES 40 in the next few days

    I got mine from Amazon.  If you sign up for Amazon Prime for free for a month (or if you are a Prime member already) you can probably get 2 day shipping for free.
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    New MES 40, YEEEEY!

    Always wanted to use a smiley... Anywho...congratulations!  I just got mine recently and love it.  Have fun!
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    AMNPS thin blue smoke question...q-view

    Looks good.  It's more grayish now but it should settle in and get a more bluish color.  If it keeps that color make sure that there isn't a flame in the AMNPS.
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