Dave, thanks for the input. I think it makes sense. I need to get into the unit and try to rewire and then I will find out if I do or don't understand. I am good on the power limits. The TSM Country smoker is rated at 1000 watts and the Auber is rated for 1400 watts. 40% safety margin should be plenty. Beside I don't "cook" in my smoker, only smoke. I have a Traeger if I want to cook a pork butt so I am seldom smoking hotter than 175 F. When you say "You can use the power to the element to power up your Auber..." do you mean remove the high temp wires (from the coil) from where they are currently landed (one goes to the existing controller and the other goes to the switch) and wire those now vacant terminals to an electrical outlet that I install in the control box and then plug the Auber into that to get it power? Then by setting the existing controller to max I would be presenting full power to the Auber for it to control. And then add a new cord to connect the high temp wires from the coil to a plug that would be plugged into the Auber? That seems like it would just be splicing the Auber into the unit and makes sense. I am really grateful for your advice and assistance on this matter. I am new to this (or any) forum and I am impressed at the help people offer. Thanks, Dave. Gary