Masterbuilt 40" electric smoker

[westwolfone]

As others have said, MES is a fine machine. Rip out the chip tray, create a heat shield by bending a cookie sheet over the heating element, and get a 5x8 AMNPS from Owen's BBQ. Other mods include a stovepipe out the top vent with an elbow in it to prevent wild temp swings in windy weather, a 1000w dimmer to maintain a narrower temp range, and fill that water pan with sand and cover in foil. All these mods will keep you within a narrower temp range. The thermostat that comes standard is notorious for wide swings

Thanks for the tips

Have had a 30" Masterbilt for a few years and I like it. I need to look into this amazing smoker thing I keep hearing about.