heater problems

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Two questions:

1.  How hot did you get in your preheat? 
2.  What temps did you have along the way (versus time) after you added the ribs?

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  It only got up to 190 degrees, the ribs were (I,m guessing) 50 degrees when I put them in. Preheat temp was at 160 before putting the ribs in.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Next time preheat to the 240-250 range, then add the ribs.  That should help you out.  Second thing, as CRG suggested, check out what else is on your circuit and minimize any extension cords.  You can also add a couple of foil wrapped bricks to add some thermal mass to your Bradley - it will take longer to preheat but the temp drop after addding the cool meat will be reduced.

[moodyfisherman]

I might be missing his answer, but has the outlet been identified as no other appliances in-line? Extension cord being used?...It took me awhile to figure out my fridge and other power robbers were in-line to the outlet I was using, and after relocating to the closest outlet to power panel with a heavy gauge short extension cord all was good :o ;D