MES took a dump

[bluegillman]

My MES shut down in the middle of smoking butts. The digitalreadout shows that everything is non, but tem does not rise. I have the back off and I am looking at foam. There are two little metal boxe4s and a narrow opening at the bottom. don't see how to get in the boxes or how to tech. Any ideas???????

 

[mgwerks]

I'd be willing to bet that one of the wire connections at the heating element fried. This is not a new issue with the MES. There are a couple of threads here on repairing it, it is a fairly simple fix. If it's still in warranty, I'd call Masterbuilt first - they have a great reputation for customer service.

 

[bassman]

You're not the first to have that happen. If you sort through the electric smoker forum, you may find the post with pics and all. Usually seems like a relatively easy fix. Good luck.

 

[bbq bubba]

Ya, build a drum.

 

[bud lite]

Take a look here.
Pictures & instructions.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/showthread.php?t=73815

 

[bluegillman]

Thanks every body. gor it fixed. Installed new connector to heating elelment. Just started a short smoke on some pork strips to check t out.

 

[ronp]

Good job man.