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  1. morkfrompork

    MES 30 Digital to PID

    Spot on. The ease and simplicity was a big factor in my choice.
  2. morkfrompork

    MES 30 Digital to PID

    Since all the MES are essentially a smoke box, with different sizes and control systems it became a no brainer on what to do when the original system went kaput. Certainly when looking at the dollar amounts involved, again, no brainer. Kudos to you..not sure I would have done this if my...
  3. morkfrompork

    MES 30 Digital to PID

    It is, much better control. It really is set it-forget it.
  4. morkfrompork

    MES 30 Digital to PID

    Direct wire to the heating element, that plugs into the PID. The PID has internal controll systems. The PID completely bypasses all of the MES controls.
  5. morkfrompork

    MES 30 Digital to PID

    So the display on my smoke box went all wonky. Looked like hieroglyphics. Guess it got wet. Anyway, found a placement here..https://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/gasgrillparts/masterbuilt/20078715.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgrWWtZr44wIVBYbICh2oFA4GEAAYAiAAEgKM9fD_BwE.. But as long as I was going to...
  6. morkfrompork

    PID Controller?

    Thank you for taking the time and for the information, experience. However the unit works it will be better than what I have now..I hope. Now I give the hieroglyphic display 5-7 pushes on the temp up, hook up the remote thermo, and keep an eye on it. Not perfect, but does work for me..for now...
  7. morkfrompork

    PID Controller?

    Already did the mailbox mod..I mean it just made sense..to me anyway. So easy and can be reversed in a couple of heart beats.
  8. morkfrompork

    PID Controller?

    Thanks for the thoughts. I realize just turning the power off won`t hold the box at a target temp. That it will "coast" up some. Since I do most of my smoking at the 250-275 range, a short period of a 10 degree bump wouldn`t be that big a deal(right?). I`ve pretty much decided to give the unit...
  9. morkfrompork

    PID Controller?

    Hey All, My MES Digital 30`s display took a deep dive. Numbers went all wonky so you can`t read them. Looked up the replacement and it`ll be around $50 all in. My question is, for that money would I be better off cobbing together a PID control system? What`s your experience with PIDs? Units you...
  10. morkfrompork

    CSR`s Still Not Getting There..

    Thanx Guys... I was thinking the IT was low..hence..too low=tough.. Saved me from a few more questionable CSRs..and the hard looks from the crew.
  11. morkfrompork

    CSR`s Still Not Getting There..

    I`ve done CSRs in the Masterbuilt 30 about 5 times now and gone from UGH to not too bad... I`ve pulled at a 170 IT, no foiling and they sucked badly. I`ve pulled at 180 IT, no foiling and they sucked, not as badly.. This last time I pulled them at 170 IT, foiled and ran them up to 180 IT and...
  12. morkfrompork

    Trying pork chops.......AGAIN!!

    Looking really, really GOOD... I`m still in your old shoes with disappointing chops coming out of the MES.. BUT NOW, I`m going to give the brine method a shot. Hope Springs Eternal. Love this site..always something new to try.
  13. morkfrompork

    Wings.

    I`m with Al on all points.... Wings look super and with a good rub and smoke---who needs sauce????
  14. morkfrompork

    Saturday Spare Rib Headaches!

    "I use FML all the time but I don't use the abbreviated version lol" Me also...usually in a muttering manner....sincere, but not loud enough to draw attention
  15. morkfrompork

    The Robbed Ribs

    Bummer that they were tough If the taste was good, you`re better than half way there... No doubt they could have been cooked a tad longer, but I`m thinking your not throwing some goodies in the foil pack didn`t help you out much. I`ve used butter or margarine, with some honey and rub-or just...
  16. morkfrompork

    Saturday Spare Rib Headaches!

    Man Oh Man......what a day you had.. Couple of questions??????????? You said you were shooting for a smoker temp of 275 for your ribs, right? I`m scratching my head at your smoker temp and your estimated time line????? I`ve done plenty of st louie spares and baby backs using the 2-2-1 method...
  17. morkfrompork

    Getting RIBS ready for tomorrow

    Got my drool going big time. So much so, got 2 racks of baby backs sucking up some sugar maple smoke as I type. Gawd but I love that AMNPS in my mailbox...... And looking at others tasty looking goodies.. Happy Smoking
  18. morkfrompork

    NASCAR Mailbox Mod

    Right on the money Kurt. What`s the saying---If you`re looking, you`re not cooking Guess pretty much all systems have a flaw or two.. With my ECB the flaws kinda out did the benefits, but glad I had it at the time. Cool that the biggest flaw in the MES is so easily worked around, without any...
  19. morkfrompork

    NASCAR Mailbox Mod

    Ok--I got it now. You were shooting for a Rat Rod Mod look . LOL..... Of course if it works for you, that`s all that matters, eh? Gotta admit, running an AMNPS in a mailbox adds so much to the MES and so many people do it.. A guy kind of wonders why Masterbulit dosen`t offer it as a kit-add...
  20. morkfrompork

    NASCAR Mailbox Mod

    It works....right up until it gets hit. One slip on the deck and the box will be sitting on the deck mocking you. I mean I like the whole idea of simple and cheap, but dude........
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