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General Discussions => Introductions => Topic started by: BlackRock on February 28, 2018, 03:52:59 PM

Title: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: BlackRock 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

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: old sarge 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!

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: swthorpe 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

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: LarryD on March 01, 2018, 02:15:04 PM

Welcome to the family, Dave!

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: TX Gent 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

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: Durangosmoker on March 02, 2018, 06:03:23 PM

Welcome, Dave, from the Hudson Valley. Glad you decided to join the club.

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: SconnieQ on March 06, 2018, 02:04:45 PM

Welcome Dave, from a fellow #1 enthusiast.

Title: Re: Masterbuilt Convert from PA
Post by: DivotMaker 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)