Original Bradley Smoker - Heating Element Replacement

[gm528]

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,

[TedEbear]

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.

[gm528]

Hi TedEbear,

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

Much appreciated!!!!



 

[Zamora]

No, you can install it either direction and it will work the same way. 

If you have a multimeterslope game, 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