Homemade Smoker Woes

[tomcap]

the hot plates i tried to use would only heat to 200 degres and then turn off. i need more heat, 

 

[sb59]

tomcap, This is a 7 year old thread. These guys may not be around to reply. If you have a home made elec. and need more heat try insulating the box, adding a second hotplate or even simpler add a chunk or two of lit charcoal in a seperate pan to the smoker.