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Title: Original Bradley Smoker - Heating Element Replacement
Post by: gm528 on July 07, 2024, 08:03:27 PM
Hi All,

I've ordered and received a new Heating Element replacement.

(I've seen no information with the unit that I just ordered or on the old one)

My question is: Does the Heating Element need to be installed a certain orientation or direction? I see no markings saying which way to install to connect to the proper positive or negative wires?

Thanks,
Title: Re: Original Bradley Smoker - Heating Element Replacement
Post by: TedEbear on July 08, 2024, 02:20:32 AM
No, you can install it either direction and it will work the same way. 

If you have a multimeter, compare the resistance of that new element to the old one if you want to see how worn the old element was.  A new element will read around 30-32 ohms. You can verify that direction doesn't matter by switching the leads and you'll see that the reading is the same either way.
Title: Re: Original Bradley Smoker - Heating Element Replacement
Post by: gm528 on July 08, 2024, 05:06:46 PM
Hi TedEbear,

Thanks so much for the quick response and the answer to my question. I'll check the resistance on both.

Much appreciated!!!!



 
Title: Re: Original Bradley Smoker - Heating Element Replacement
Post by: Zamora on August 06, 2024, 08:35:18 PM
Quote from: TedEbear on July 08, 2024, 02:20:32 AMNo, you can install it either direction and it will work the same way. 

If you have a multimeterslope game (https://slope-ball.io), compare the resistance of that new element to the old one if you want to see how worn the old element was.  A new element will read around 30-32 ohms. You can verify that direction doesn't matter by switching the leads and you'll see that the reading is the same either way.

I think so