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  1. Cotosoti

    Another smoker arrives. MES30 Digital, I think I am finally done all the mods, it's AWESOME!

    Where did you get that exhaust stack to put on top? All I can seem to find recently is a black iron one without the hat looking part. :-D
  2. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    This is exactly what happened to me. The MES controller on my 2007 unit went bad. It would hold the temp at some random temperature 20 to 35 degrees below the set point. Then after 30 min to an hour later, it would change by 10 to 15 degrees. Rinse, repeat, infinity. 😠 Thanks again for...
  3. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    Imagine you're cooking in an electric smoker. You want to maintain a steady temperature throughout the cooking process to ensure your food is cooked perfectly. Here's where controllers come into play: Temperature Controller: A basic temperature controller works like a simple thermostat. You set...
  4. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    Thanks for the detailed info. There is more to the PID than I realized. And I too agree that having a "sticky thread" on PID would be helpful. I was surprised not to see one when I first joined TBH. I also think it would be nice to have a Sticky for MES mods. Each post would contain pics and a...
  5. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    I've now experienced the reason why I keep seeing a lot of posts tagging you for your knowledge. But it's not just that, it's how well you explain it to make it understandable to someone without much background in the subject. Well done. And thank you very much. I believe you have set me up for...
  6. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    Thank you for this info, I'd like to do some sausage in the future as well once I get the basics kind of settled and working.
  7. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    Thank you, I'll give this a go as I've seen a lot of posts tagging you for your expertise. :-D
  8. Cotosoti

    Are These PID Settings Reasonable (after Auto Tune) 2nd Gen MES 40"

    From the Auber factory, the P value was 7. I did a couple of tests with no food and the smoker got right up to the set temp (275F) and held within a few degrees for hours. No problems. When cooking wings the first and second time, after initially preheating to 275, it got up to temp without...
  9. Cotosoti

    MES Reverse Flow Design - Forum Feedback Wanted

    Ah yes. I see that my previous experience with an offset smoker is clouding my design concept. I'm trying to make sure the MES is filled with smoke before I have even set up the mailbox mod to find out how it works. 🤦‍♂️ Thank you. :emoji_thumbsup: On my old Char-Griller offset I had to do a...
  10. Cotosoti

    MES Reverse Flow Design - Forum Feedback Wanted

    I have done a rewire bypass, installed a 1200w element, and have an Auber PID AW-1520H. I have removed the slanted metal plate that comes with the Gen 2. I have a mailbox and an AMNPS on the way. I'm considering swapping out the snap-disc for one that goes to 347F so I can improve the skin on...
  11. Cotosoti

    MES Rewire Simple Guide - No Back Removal Needed!!!

    Just dropping in the thank everyone for their contribution to this thread. I have the dreaded Gen 2 with the slanted metal shelf above the element. I was able to rewire the MES, swapped the 800w element for 1200w, and I added the Auber AW-1520H. The Auber, without any adjustments, kept a...
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