MES 30 running hot....very hot

[captainf3]

I noticed my smoked sausage was cooking, not smoking. I set the temp on the MES at 165*. I set 2 probes in the smoker. 1 on the left, 1 on the right on the middle rack. The smoker was already at smoking temp because I just pulled the kielbasa. The MES was saying 165* and the 2 thermometers were fluctuating between 188* and 195*. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[daveomak]

Yes.... Now you can set the temp on the MES at 135 and see what the real temp is.... then you can adjust in the future.... Not a big problem.... just something you have to remember....

It is better to operate the smoker using an external calibrated thermometer anyway...

 

[captainf3]

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to check it out right now.

 

[chef jimmyj]

A 30°F overshoot is high but not totally unusual, as the MES cycles. Daves suggestion will help. Trust the Therm at the racks and adjust from there as needed...JJ