I've just tried my smoker after the winter period (only used it 2 or 3 times) and found that the smoker element works fine but the main is dead. Tested with the Multimeter and found 110v coming out of the plug into the smoker box.
Bottom line is 1) where did you get the 900w element (am in Canada - Ontario) and 2) how frequently do the elements (original 500w) fail? I worry that this might be a temperature limit switch that is causing the element to fail to heat.
I guess a final, off topic question is "anyone know where to get any element that would fit on a Sunday in the Greater Toronto Area?"

I'm going to 'cold smoke' the two racks of ribs I've got on for tonights dinner party and will finish either in the bbq or in the oven after smoking.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Doug