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  1. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    To further confuse me on electrical stuff.... The first time I use my converted PBC, I ran a homemade 12 gauge extension cord from an interior outlet to the back patio. It was a pain in the ass; so the next time, I just plugged it into the outlet on the patio. I was going to be home and was...
  2. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Last night I ran a small space heater in the garage, which is same GFI circuit I’ve been having issues with. After about 10 minutes, the GFI outlet tripped and would not reset. Pretty much confirms our old house is having some issues. Time to call the rental agency on Monday.
  3. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Ok. Thanks. Again, being that we’re renters, I’m not willing to put too much effort or money into fixing any issues with the house. I can run the smoker on a non-GFI outlet. I don’t plan on standing in a puddle while operating the smoker. I appreciate the help. Randy
  4. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    I guess infinity. My meter reads 1 when it’s not touching anything. It read the same 1 between the element and ground. 12.2 ish between element contacts.
  5. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Thanks for the reply. Was your breaker tripping or was it the GFI outlet?
  6. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Checked the ohms between the heating element and ground (no other connections and no power) and got zero. Hopefully that’s what I was supposed to get! -Randy
  7. rrweather

    Recommendations for higher quality propane smoker?

    I’m glad this Question was asked. I’m sad there weren’t better answers. I had the same question. I would spend $500 to $1000 for a better quality propane smoker but they literally don’t exist. I can’t believe the market is $250 or $10k. I also had the same thought about Weber. I feel like for...
  8. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Our house is 25+ years old. The builder put the gfi outlet in the master bath. Then added a bunch of outlets “downstream” to include other bathrooms, the garage, and outdoor outlets. From the little I’ve messed with, everything in the house is original so the outlets are 25+ years old. So...
  9. rrweather

    Electric Smokers and GFI Outlet

    Good Evening, I am new to the forums and posted my issue in another thread this morning. I figured I’d start my own thread in the correct spot. Here is my scenario, as posted this morning: I started converting a PBC to electric. I purchased a 1200 watt heating element from Cookshack and a PID...
  10. rrweather

    Commercial SS Fridge Build: My First Try

    I am having a similar problem. I started converting a PBC to electric. I purchased a 1200 watt heating element from Cookshack and a PID controller with a built in relay. Wired it all up and plugged it in. The first time the controller turned on the heating element, it instantly tripped my GFI...
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