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
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