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There are a lot of things to consider while buying an electric smoker. I want to know about those factors that I should consider while buying an electric smoker.
There are a lot of things to consider while buying an electric smoker. I want to know about those factors that I should consider while buying an electric smoker.
Keep an eye on the used market. Spend some time on this forum lots of infoCan anyone suggest me the best smoker under $200?
Yes, I'm a new on this forumKeep an eye on the used market. Spend some time on this forum lots of info
The Auber WS-1211GPH is 12 amps 1,440 watts max output. You have a 1,500 watt element 12.5 amps. The controller you have is still under powered for your amp draw. They should have recommended the WS-1510ELPM that is 15 amp 1,800 watts max output. How long have you been using the WS-1211GPH? Does the heat sink get hot?reyesmkc, I bought one probably 10yrs ago for $200. I immediately modified it and it works great every time I want to use it. It was a basic Masterbuilt model with an element that is something around 1500 watts and no fancy digital control. It has a knob for low/medium/high. That is not the best solution, but it works. I modified it by purchasing an Auber PID and use that to maintain the temps. Just plug the element controller into the Auber, set the temp and sleep all night without worry.
I also discovered that the wood box that sat on top of the element worked but it required reloading and I needed to use a very heavy glove or pliers to remove it or get badly burned. That also let all the heat out. So, I bought a thing that held pellets (A-maze-n Smoker). Using that required some air flow, so I drilled two holes on each side of the smoker a couple of inches from the bottom and it worked great. It is low profile and I set it on a bottom rack with an aluminum pan on a shelf above it. That pan keeps juice from extinguishing the smoke. It does require a torch to get it lit and burning well. I use a kitchen torch to light it.
The Auber controller sits on top and the probe goes into a hole on the back of the smoker. Easy. The thing I learned the hard way was buying the Auber controller that could handle the wattage. The first time, I bought one that was not rated for the wattage of my element and burned out the SSR. They actually replaced it and it was my error. I don't think that is a problem now and I think the one they sell for the Bradley is the one I have. I see it is on sale too.
Links to my smoker setup are below:
A-MAZE-N Products - Smoker Tubes, Fuel, Fire Starters, and More
A-MAZE-N Products builds and sells quality BBQ Smoker Tubes, smoker boxes, fire starters, wood pellets and Q-MATZ for gas, charcoal, and pellet grills.amazenproducts.com
Programmable PID Controller for Bradley Smoker [WS-1211H] - $139.99 : Auber Instruments, Inc., Temperature control solutions for home and industry
Auber Instruments, Inc. Programmable PID Controller for Bradley Smoker [WS-1211H] - The WS-1211H is a plug-and-play PID temperature controller for Bradley Smokers and other electric smokers. The original temperature control mechanism of the Bradley Smoker is unstable and inaccurate. For the same...www.auberins.com