Recent content by danowood1

Thanks for the info, I did talk to them and yes they said it wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for an extended period of time, However, for a 8 to 10 hour smoke they said it wasn't recommended and could damage the unit. SO I stepped up to the 1500 unit.

Yea I looked at that, by the time I bought the ssr (relay) a heat sink, a project box, thermal paste, a couple of IEC sockets, and the time involved it wasn't worth the time and trouble, they gave me 30% off so the cost spread wasn't very significant factoring in all the previous said;  and...

Thanks, the one I had were about that size, but were only 1000W and never got red and didn't put out enough heat for the area.  The one you pictured has a specialty plug for it and cord that I don't think would survive the heat in the box.  Where it's place I can't do a direct through the wall...

I installed a 1500W 120v element coil type.  This element heats up a glowing red.  Brought temp up to 305 and was still slowly climbing.  I think this is going to work out just fine.  Prob is it consumes 13 amps, my auber 1200 is rated 12 amps.  SO I have to go up to the next level controller...

Thanks Al

Thanks Mike

Thanks, I was hoping to stay away from 250v units.  In your opinion there is no amount of elements in the 120v range that will get me the temp I need?  My smoker is on wheels and is some what portable and 250v may not be available at some places.

I've been smoking meats for about 3 years now.  I used a bradley electric smoker but have had to replace several items on it because they are not that well made.  Most consumer units are not that well built.  After the unit burning up, electrical issues, I decided to build my own using a...

I'm converting a warmer/proofer into a smoker.  Inside dimensions is 18" wide, 26" deep, and 50" tall.  Approximately 14 cubic feet area.  The outer walls are stainless steel inner walls aluminum or ss.  Wall thickness is 1" with fiberglass insulation.  I installed hi temp silicone gasket on...