I never looked into it, but that could very well be.
Yes, and I think I figured out what is going on. The Gen 2.5 only comes on the units with glass doors. Does that sound right? Are you familiar with a non-glass Gen 2.5? Where is it sold?
OMG yes---A Gen #1 is much better than any Gen #2.
And, if the answer is no, you must get a glass door if you want Gen 2.5 features, I'm almost thinking I am going to just buy a Gen1 unit. Would you say the Gen1 is better than Gen2.0?
Can the Heat Deflector be purchased? Model # or link, please?
OMG yes---A Gen #1 is much better than any Gen #2.
The only thing you may need with the Gen #1 that you don't need in the Gen #2.5 is the Heat deflector to keep the heat from running straight up the right side.
Bear
The Heat deflector is something I came up with:
Can the Heat Deflector be purchased? Model # or link, please?
I guess if you don't clean it, it would be useless, but so would your house & car windows.
Thanks, man!
BTW, my primary reason for staying away from the Gen2.5 is the window, as it seems that they are useless after a short period and add to cleanup. True? My wife is a neat freak. I'm just thinking she'll have more complaints if she sees a filthy window all the time...
I'm like Bear in that I wouldn't have a Smoker without a window. ...
I guess if you don't clean it, it would be useless, but so would your house & car windows.
I clean mine before every smoke, and it only takes a couple minutes.
Like I said, I would never go back to one without a window.
My first MES was an MES 30. I got rid of it after a year, because it was too small & didn't have a Window.
You're not alone though---There are a few others who don't want the Window.
Bear
We Be Spoiled!!!
I'm like Bear in that I wouldn't have a Smoker without a window. ...
LOL----Do these really look Mediocre to you??
The MES is mediocre at best. Save for a Smokin' It and you won't regret it.
I think this is what you're looking for:
OK, I am now the proud owner of one of these babies! Preseasoned it last night and now I'm ready to plan for the first smoke this weekend! The "manual" that came with it has a couple of recipes, but not much in terms of "best practices".
Are there any recipes books/sites out there that focus on the use of this unit (and its cousins) and explain best practices in terms of which rack to use, timing, etc.? Looking for a broad range of recipes.
Thanks!
Eph
Thanks, Bear!
Bear,
IMHO:
Bear,
Unless I am missing it, I don't see any mention of the need to soak the chips. True? Not needed with these units?
Not needed at all. The MES is an awesome little sealed box and it ends up keeping most of the moisture from whatever you're smoking in the chamber anyway. The last thing you want to do is add more moisture.
Bear,
Unless I am missing it, I don't see any mention of the need to soak the chips. True? Not needed with these units?
BTW: Eph, If you got the MES with the Window, you will often see why no added water is needed. The inside of the Window can fill with condensation & it will run down the glass.
Bear,
Unless I am missing it, I don't see any mention of the need to soak the chips. True? Not needed with these units?