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Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« on: February 28, 2018, 03:52:59 PM »
Hello, I'm Dave from eastern PA.

I had an MES for quite a few years.  After struggling with either not getting up to temp or the huge temp swings, I broke down and sold the MES on Craigslist.

I wanted something small that was easy to store and take with me when I go to my buddy's cabin.  The #1 fit the description as I very rarely make over 3 racks of ribs or a single shoulder.

I knew right away that I was going to install a rocker switch for using an Auber, so I modified the smoker before seasoning it.  I also installed a permanent temp probe and toggle switch with a protective cover. 

When the Auber is on, the toggle switch cover is open, when I take it to my buddy's cabin, I'll leave the Auber at home and the cover will stay in place protecting the switch.

I'll be smoking a shoulder this weekend, but I'm dying to do brisket (I never felt comfortable spending the money on a brisket with the unreliable MES).

Cheers
Dave from Eastern Pa, #1

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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2018, 06:57:08 PM »
Welcome Dave from SE Arizona. Several owners of SI have gone the modification route to be able to switch between analog and the Auber. Enjoy your first smoke.  So simple!
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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2018, 08:54:00 AM »
Welcome from Delaware, Dave.  You have found the right place and I am sure great Q will be coming out of your #1 soon!  Cheers
Steve from Delaware
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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2018, 02:15:04 PM »
Welcome to the family, Dave!
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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2018, 04:06:10 PM »
Hello, I'm Dave from eastern PA and a big Howdy, I'm John from north Texas.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new #1
John ... Smokin #2  South of "Hells' Half Acre" and along ol' Deer Creek

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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2018, 06:03:23 PM »
Welcome, Dave, from the Hudson Valley. Glad you decided to join the club.
Eric in New York's Hudson Valley, unless I can get out to Durango.
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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2018, 02:04:45 PM »
Welcome Dave, from a fellow #1 enthusiast.
Kari from Madison WI "77 Square Miles Surrounded by Reality"
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Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2018, 08:14:19 PM »
Welcome to Club Lazy Q, Dave!  (Anyone else notice how many Daves we have around here now? lol).  The Little Guy may be small, but he's a might BBQ slayer!  Let us know how we can help! 8)
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