OLD MES with control unit on top back cabinet shorts

[larryb]

I am on my second MES 30 inch smoker (old style) that has experienced a cabinet short.  only solution is to replace the cabinet from Masterbuilt for about $70.00.   has anyone with the newer model with control module built into the front of the top had a problem with cabinet shorts?

thanks, this is decision point for me, on get another cabinet or get a new smoker.

thanks

Larry B

 

[Bearcarver]

I would go with the fixing of the Gen #1.

You don't want the Gen #2, even without a Cabinet Short.

Bear

 

[catfish1st]

 
I am on my second MES 30 inch smoker (old style) that has experienced a cabinet short.  only solution is to replace the cabinet from Masterbuilt for about $70.00.   has anyone with the newer model with control module built into the front of the top had a problem with cabinet shorts?

thanks, this is decision point for me, on get another cabinet or get a new smoker.

thanks

Larry B

Go to Facebook and join "My Masterbuilt Electric Smoker", after you get accepted go to the files and look at this file, 

MES Wiring Repair by Rob Norman.docx

This may just solve your problem.

Good luck

Larry

 

[Bearcarver]

 
I am on my second MES 30 inch smoker (old style) that has experienced a cabinet short.  only solution is to replace the cabinet from Masterbuilt for about $70.00.   has anyone with the newer model with control module built into the front of the top had a problem with cabinet shorts?

thanks, this is decision point for me, on get another cabinet or get a new smoker.

thanks

Larry B

Check this short thread out, Larry.

Sounds like the same problem.

Link:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/165512/mes-that-shocked-me-and-my-wife

Bear