Can't get above 210

[Fireguy06]

How long have you had the smoker

[zueth]

Couple of years now, just never really paid that close to the temps in the past.

I like the higher temps for poultry.


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[Fireguy06]

How often do you happen to use the smoker the element could be wearing out turn it on high and see how it is glowing it could be time to replace it or give bradley a call and see what they may think is happening

[zueth]

Probably on average 1-2 times a month. I had to replace the element once when it stopped working.  I have had it almost three years.


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[Smokesmore]

zueth... it's not a great cold weather smoker. I just purchased a brand new one and it is the same. Using a cabinet might help but be happy you got it to 225.

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[Fireguy06]

When it's cold out I smoke in my garage then I never seem to have a problem getting to temp

[Smokesmore]

Fireguy06... that's a controlled climate.  You have the right plan. It is a bit of work to make it happen but it is the best possible solution. Temps are 50% of his problems but a slight breeze can be 50% of his problem as well.

I'm confused why the stock element would be so small. 500 watt on a 15 amp circuit is more than sufficient. Even if you have the smoker burner on and it is 625 wats it would still be sufficient. In my area the only thing we run are 20 amp circuits. My element is bright red the entire time. It is a crappy cold weather smoking unit, if someone knows different please let me know.

I'm from Fargo, North Dakota. The only person I could default to would be the central Canadians for answers.

Canadian friends, please help me and this guy.

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