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    How To Bypass Controller On Mes 30 Digital?

    I just got the 1800 watt dual probe from auberin. I have the 40" window MES. Since it has the access door on the back( and I didn't really feel like pulling off the back) ,I just opened the access door and clipped the 2 wires to the element and put wire nuts on them. Then just attached a heavy...
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    What cover fits Sam's 40' MES ???

    I picked this up at OSH for about 17 bucks, pretty heavy duty and about perfect size. I think the mantis likes the color.  Glad those things aren't as big as horses
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    Hello from So. Cal.

    Claremont   About 25 miles east of L.A.
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    MES40 Temperature Differential

    Ok  Swapped for a new one at Sam's yesterday. Did another series of temperature tests today. You re right Todd the right rear of each grate is the hottest area. With a pretty good difference around the grates. I'm not trying to chase temperatures around the smoker, I just place 3 different...
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    MES40 Temperature Differential

    So would it be your opinion it wouldn't be worth it to box it up and take it back to Sam's to try and get one that will go to 275?
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    MES40 Temperature Differential

    That looks remarkably like the spreadsheet I just put together. Mine might be a hair better, but the highest reading I got anywhere in the box with the temp set at 275 was 256. When I called Masterbuilt they said a new controller wouldn't fix it, as it is a problem in the internal wiring. Since...
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    Hello from So. Cal.

    Hi all  Wife brought home Master built electric smoker  from Sam's club the other day(early Xmas present I guess).  Have been using char griller with offset previously with pretty good success. Ive been on for a couple of days and already learned a bunch of stuff. You have a great site here...
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