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  1. lesk

    90 degree elbow on a Gen 2.0 40 MES with a side vent

    I see a few posts for modifying my MES with a side vent with a 90 degree Elbow..does anybody have a opinion on this and what would be the advantage to this mod versus the original side vent? Just curious...
  2. lesk

    Tips for MES Owners

    I used a analog oven temp in each of the 4 racks center position.. I let the MES get to set temperature and then set the temp guage..I allowed for 30 minutes at each position and it was pretty consistent..If i set the MES to 225 degrees it read 205..240 degrees was 220..I have adjusted my set...
  3. lesk

    Tips for MES Owners

    Hello,  Glad to see a fellow Texan here on the site..I live just outside of Fort Worth and I have a question for you..before you started cleaning the inside walls of your MES, did you start having temperature issues? When I first got my Smoker the internal temps were spot on to what I had set...
  4. lesk

    Vent location on MES 40 2.0 vs MES 40 2.5

    I was just curious about the positioning of the vent after viewing some smokers with it on top..I might have to try the 90 degree tube just to see if it helps with drawing the smoke from my mailbox mod thru the smoker..also, are you having any temp issues with your MES? My smoker on the middle 2...
  5. lesk

    Difference between Gen1 & Gen 2?

    Hello,  I am a newbie as well in the MES world.. I have gen 2 MES 40 Elite smoker. My smoker unfortunately is the opposite of some members..I noticed it was taking alot longer to smoke my briskets and ribs so I bought analog oven temp gauge and discovered that my middle 2 racks are actually 20...
  6. lesk

    Vent location on MES 40 2.0 vs MES 40 2.5

    I noticed some of the new MES 40 Elite smokers have the vent on the top  of the smoker on the left hand side..I have a earlier version where the vent is on the left hand side of the smoker. Any ideas on which vent location is better?  I am not above relocating the vent from the side to the top...
  7. lesk

    Charcoal Briquet in the AMNPS to help with smoke ring.

    Hello,  I was wondering if anybody had ever added a couple briquets in with your AMNPS to help with a nice smoke ring on brisket or ribs.. I have read that the combustion caused by the open flame of charcoal helps with the smoke ring but I have yet to try this theory out.. Also, has anybody...
  8. lesk

    MES 40" very erratic temperatures

    Hello,  I recently had the same issue with my 40 MES Elite..I looked inside the smoker and noticed I could not see the temp sensor in the back left hand side of the smoker..The entire sensor was covered in a thick coating of well earned seasoning..lol..i used alittle rubbing alcohol to clean...
  9. lesk

    Trouble keeping my AMPS lit in my 40 inch MES!

    Thx for the help...I will be trying the mailbox mod this weekend. .
  10. lesk

    Having trouble keeping my 6x8 AMNPS "Lit" while in my 40 Elite MES..

    Thanks for the help..I have been reading alot on the mailbox mods and this weekend i shall be joining that club..Any other tips you have for using the AMNPS or general smoker tips would be appreciated.. Thx Les
  11. lesk

    Having trouble keeping my 6x8 AMNPS "Lit" while in my 40 Elite MES..

    Hello,  I am a bonfide newbie at this here smoking game but I definelty have got the bug for it. My family bought me a 40in Elite MES for xmas and I have had alot of fun trying it out. I recently bought a 6x8 AMNPS for what i hoped would be a "Set it and Forget it" for overnight smoking...
  12. lesk

    MES Mailbox Mod! for use with AMNPS

    That Mod looks awesome! I recently bought the 3 tray 6x8 AMNPS and I am having trouble keeping it lit while inside my 40in Elite MES..I follow the instructions on the AMNPS box but each time it goes out about 15 minutes into the smoke..alot of unburned pellets in the tray..Any suggestions as to...
  13. lesk

    Trouble keeping my AMPS lit in my 40 inch MES!

    Hello,  I am a newbie to this whole Electric smoker thing but I have to say I really enjoy my 40 Elite MES that my family got me for christmas..I have smoked Briskets, Ribs, Pork Butt, and lots of chicken to great success as far as the actual smoking goes..I recently bought the 3 tray AMPS and...
  14. lesk

    Newbie to the smoke

    Hello, my name is les and I am new to the smoking meat game. My wife and kids bought me a 40in. Masterbuilt Electric smoker for xmas and I am looking forward to trying it out. I livein Texas so the expectations are high..lol..glad to be here..
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