Masterbuilt question

[The Stone Coyote]

Hi!

All the literature that came with my MES30 says not to use pellets or chunks, only chips. Does anyone use pellets in their MES? I've got a ton of pellets that I'd like to use up, but I don't want to nuke my new electric.

They work great in my old gasser, but I'm new to electrics.

Any feedback would be appreciated!!!

Regards!

Rudy

 

[normanaj]

Outside of a dual probe thermometer this is an equally as important accessory when it comes the MES:
http://www.amazenproducts.com/

Most like the tray I prefer the tube(s),either way you can't go wrong.The chip loader becomes nothing more than an airflow regulator.

 

[chopsaw]

Don't use pellets with the chip loader . It can become a fire hazard or worse .
Look into whsthe was posted above and you will be set . Good luck .

 

[The Stone Coyote]

Sweet, that's what I was thinkin'. I suppose leaving the chip tray out completely would be the way to go, and use the loader to control intake?

 

[chopsaw]

I was saying don't load pellets directly in the smoker . Get a tray or tube from amzn . I use the tube in a mail box , rest of my smoker is stock

 

[pagraybeard]

Search the forums for the mailbox mod.use the amazn tube, the only way to go.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

I use chips for shorter smokes and the AMNPS 5x8 for longer ones...but yah, don't try to put pellets in the chip tray. It's not likely they'll smoke, but you can also see what happens when they do. By smoke, it means 'fireball'. You definitely can't do pellets in the chip tray.

 

[BuckeyeSteve]

I use the mailbox mod, or more specific, the popcorn tin mod.
The results have been amazing.

 

[mike243]

I have been using some B&B hickory in my 40MES for a few years,never noticed any fire,its a early version

 

[mike243]

Also have used chunks chopped down so the tray would slide back in