Lomey
is one Smokin' Farker
I mainly use my MES 40' for cold smoking with the A-maze-n tray and for jerky at low temps. I believe mine goes from 135-275°. I have a buddy with the 30' and I'm very glad I spent the extra for the larger one. If you can wait, a lot of places run Black Friday deals on them. I got mine at Bass Pro a few years ago for $250 plus a $50 gift card. Used the $50 for jerky/sausage seasonings and sausage casings.
As far as models, I have the one with the exhaust on the top left side and controls in the front. I think that's the one people say stay away from. I purchased it before I started using this forum and didn't know any better, but I've never had a problem. Knock on wood.
Btw, I do use it for hot smoking on occasion. It is nice to have when its really cold here in KC and I don't want to mess with lighting any charcoal and wood up.
As far as models, I have the one with the exhaust on the top left side and controls in the front. I think that's the one people say stay away from. I purchased it before I started using this forum and didn't know any better, but I've never had a problem. Knock on wood.
Btw, I do use it for hot smoking on occasion. It is nice to have when its really cold here in KC and I don't want to mess with lighting any charcoal and wood up.