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    Thermometer calibration

    At 4500 feet, water will boil at 203.5 deg F. That figure will vary by a small amount depending on atmospheric temperature.
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    Door on Smoke Vault leaks pretty badly

    If you have a local free-standing wood fireplace store, they should have a supply of varying thickness high temperature door gaskets.
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    Mes digital controller solution

    Great comeback. Thank you. The 212F limit is the deciding factor. I'm trying to decide whether to go with the GOSM or the MES. I'm assuming the end result is the same with either one. It seems there are differences in how you get there, though. The MES seems to be more set it and forget it...
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    Mes digital controller solution

    I don't presently own a MES. I'm thinking of buying one. My issue/question with the MES temp controller comes from members of this forum who own one and have had problems with the controller failing and the input temp being quite a bit different from the output temp. I'm not dissing the MES...
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    Mes digital controller solution

    Yes, they can run that high, but also readily available for $55-65. I use this controller in my wine making and it keeps my temp dead nuts on. Also, I can adjust the span. I have a Kamado which is great, but I'm getting tired of baby sitting Boston Butt. I'm thinking if I can somehow solve...
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    Mes digital controller solution

    Anyone used a Johnson Controls A 419 in place of the factory installed temp controller on the MES?
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