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| Meco Model 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker | 
 enlarge | Buy New: $71.87
Buy New from $71.87
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 493
Category: Lawn & Patio
Publisher: Meco
Studio: Meco
Brand: Meco Grills
Label: Meco
Color: Satin Black
Media: Lawn & Patio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25.4
Dimensions (in): 17.3 x 22.6 x 17.3
MPN: 5030
Model: 5030-4-181
UPC: 042952049461
EAN: 0042952049461
ASIN: B0007XXNU4
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Electric Water Smoker | | • | 1650 Watt Heating Element | | • | Removable Thermostat | | • | Heat Resistant Wood side and Hood Handles | | • | 351 Square Inches of Cooking Surface |
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Product Description
This smoker has a ul listed, 1650 watt heating element that plugs into a standard wall outlet. There is a removable thermostat with high-med-low settings. It features 351 square inches of cooking surface, 5.5 quart water pan, flavor channels to direct smoke for maximum flavoring, heavy-duty steel legs, and 2 nickel plated cooking grids with handles for two levels of heat. This item may take approx. 2-3 weeks to ship.
Amazon.com Review
No more tending the coals every hour when smoking meats; Meco's Combo Water Smoker offers optimal control, longer cook time, and less monitoring than traditional charcoal smokers. Perfect for smoking chicken, fish, and other meats to a savory finish, the combo smoker coils boil water to produce steam and burn wood chips to produce smoke that, together, more efficiently penetrate and flavor meats while they cook. The combo smoker features a removable thermostat control with low, medium, and high settings for smoking just about anything, from thin strips of sockeye to thick beef briskets. The smoker plugs into standard household outlets and converts quickly into an electric, lock-and-go, portable grill. Two nickel-plated, 15-1/2-inch cooking grids let you cook at different levels. With 351 square inches of cooking surface, there's room to smoke nearly 50 pounds of meat at once. A porcelain-glazed pan holds 5-1/2 quarts of water to last up to five hours for extended smoking operations. Sliding access doors make it easy to check water levels and add more if necessary. Meco designed this smoker so that you can add wood and water without even removing the cover, so heat loss is minimal and meats are tender. A 1,650-watt heating element ensures even heat distribution from top to bottom. Heat-resistant wood handles on the sides and hood mean easy transport and monitoring. And, the grids inside are equipped with durable handles, so there's no messy oven mitt to clean afterward! --Brian Olson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Not well built September 2, 2008
This smoker creates some terrific Bar B Q, but the construction of this smoker is disappointing. After two years of use, we have to replace it. The metal lid warped the first time it was used, which means the lid and body don't fit together well. The biggest problem, though, is that the electric control is flimsy and must be jiggled constantly or it stops cooking. This smoker was recommended by Cook's Magazine, and while the food is terrific, poor construction means that after only two years of infrequent use, we have to replace it.
 Great Performance at a Good Price August 8, 2008
First let me say that I am not a cook, But I have gotten nothing but rave reviews on the BBQ briskets and chicken that I have done on this great little smoker. An eight pound brisket fits quite well on the top shelf, while a chicken and some links snuggle on the bottom shelf. I followed the cooking times given in the Meco instruction sheet for all items, and the results are Great! Both mesquite and hickory have yielded excellent flavors. We can't wait to try some other fruitwoods and rubs.
Given the price of this smoker, I find the quality to be right on. I can, and have, recommended this water smoker to friends and family. It is well made, Very easy to use and very easy to clean up (both grates and the water pan clean up well on the pots-n-pans setting on our dishwasher).
If you are looking for a good, easy-to-use home smoker, look no further ... You've Found It in the Meco.
 Quality control stinks July 5, 2008
The first shipment arrived missing the heating element. The replacement arrived with a damaged bowl. Fortunately I had not yet returned the first one so I managed to cobble one together by combining parts. Assembling was not too bad, given that the manual did not have step by step pictures but only a picture of the overall assembly.
I really can't comment on the smoker's performance yet as I have only used it once. At least it didn't blow a fuse and given the poor quality control exhibited I had my doubts about that.
I will probably keep it unless it fails to perform correctly but I cannot recommend anyone purchase it given the quality control issues.
Great Smoker, Just Doesn't Hold Up March 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had 2 of these smokers within the past 2.5 years. On both units, the adjustable power source broke within 1.5 years of purchase. On the first unit, the heating element that attaches to the power source was also ruined.
The warrantee was 12 months from the date of purchase, and no luck with the manufacturer after that period (I called). 50 dollars to replace the broken parts. I bought another unit instead, just 13 months after that, the adjustable power source has broken again. This unit was kept under a cover, indoors, when not in use.
I love the ease of use of this smoker, and the final product it produces, it just doesn't hold up.
What you see is not what you get. January 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this smoker because I did research on it on web and it is supposed to be one of the better ones on the market.Meco Model 5030 Electric Grill and Combination Water Smoker When I got my shipment and started the assembly the instructions were either vague or skipped over. The barrel was elongated, the lid does not fit well,(I have to bang on it to close it), the manufacturer incorrectly installed the pop rivets. The Temperature gage was way off.
Would I buy this again? In a word ... NO!
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