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    New MES 30, First Impressions - Build, Temp, and Cooking Results

    Great post - as I too just got an MES 30 for Christmas!  It's coming out of the box tomorrow to "cure" it, then I'm putting in a brisky for New Year's day football. I appreciate the notes you shared, and look forward to helpful feedback from others who have experienced the same temp issues.
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    Here is one of the briskets that I pulled off the smoker.  I ended up wrapping it and finishing it off in the oven.  Planned on taking pics of the slicing process and smoke ring but my guests were hungry AND SO WAS I!!!!
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    Hey all - here is a pic of my new fire box CharGriller sent me!  No leaks!!!  I have 16 lbs of brisky in the fridge that will find it's way on the smoker this week to test out the new "leak-proof" firebox!  Thanks for all of you who posted ideas/suggestions.  I appreciate it!  This forum is awesome!
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    Dave - you're brilliant!  As of today, a great fella by the name of Zach from Chargriller customer service worked some magic with his supervisor and they are sending me a new firebox free of charge - even though my warranty was well expired!  Loved their Duo Smoker and now love their service...
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    Thanks for everyone's help - new firebox on the way!
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    The firebox is warped!  Can't believe I didn't notice this..  Trying to work something out with CharGriler to get a firebox that isn't warped.  I'm out of warranty though...  we'll see if their customer service goes above and beyond...
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    temp question on my side box smoker

    Did exactly that and they are willing to replace it free of charge...  GOOD CALL!!!  (if I can produce a receipt.  oops.)
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    OK, this is confirming what I had suspected.  And that's good, because I was getting frustrated with my Boy Scout fire making skills!  The gap was like that when I purchased it, the lip that holds the charcoal shelf when it's pushed in doesn't align properly.  As Mormon suggested, I'm guessing...
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    Side fire box "leaking"

    Looking for some advice..  I am having difficulty keeping my temperature at a constant heat.  I'm playing with different amounts of charcoal / lump, etc.  but am wondering if the gap in my smoker is playing a part too.  Any suggestions on the importance of "fixing" the gap??  Should I leave it...
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    temp question on my side box smoker

    I have been struggling to keep a constant heat (oldschoolbbq's article was awesome!!) but the "leaky firebox" may be leading to some of my problems too!  The pic below shows a huge gap in my firebox - and the RTV sealant probably won't cover this wide of a gap (right?).  Any suggestions?? I 
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    First smoke post

    Just finishing up my 2nd butt in the oven right now - sitting at 198.  My first time smoking a Boston Butt, and I pulled the first already and it tasted pretty good!  Got some homemade BBQ sauce freshly bottled and ready for some good Q!!!  Happy smoking to you guys!
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