Is my smoker heating element working?

[classicrockgriller]

If not, you need to see what else is drawing power off of the plug/fuse you are connected to.

Have you been having a hard time reaching the temp you wanted before the element failed?

Not saying you can't get two Bradley's with element problems, just the odds of you getting two

is high.

[Caneyscud]

or absolutely make sure the cords are plugged in completely at the back of the machine - especially the power cord from the smoke generator to the cabinet.  I had to plug/unplug a couple of times to get it seated correctly when mine was new!