Hi all, I just got my first ever smoker, a MES 40. I used this site as the basis for the purchase. I know there a ton of first time questions so I'm sorry to add another, but I have spent many hours searching and cannot find exactly what I'm asking.
1. Location of AMNPS with "new gen" 40. Does anyone have a picture of exactly where to put it? I'm guessing under the water tray? If I locate it there, I'm assuming there is no reason for a foil tent?
2. Water or no? I have read a many people say that water is essential, however, Step 8 of the AMNPS instructions dictate no water.
3. Cover. I would like to leave the smoker on my back porch next to the grill. Living in northern Iowa there will be many weather changes. Can anyone recommend a good weather-proof cover that will fit the new gen MES 40? I did see this in a thread: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/123644/new-cover-for-mes-40.
Thanks in advance!
Todd
1. Location of AMNPS with "new gen" 40. Does anyone have a picture of exactly where to put it? I'm guessing under the water tray? If I locate it there, I'm assuming there is no reason for a foil tent?
2. Water or no? I have read a many people say that water is essential, however, Step 8 of the AMNPS instructions dictate no water.
3. Cover. I would like to leave the smoker on my back porch next to the grill. Living in northern Iowa there will be many weather changes. Can anyone recommend a good weather-proof cover that will fit the new gen MES 40? I did see this in a thread: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/123644/new-cover-for-mes-40.
Thanks in advance!
Todd