MES 40 Not Heating...

[tallbm]

I just finished redoing the heating element connections...I used the high temp connectors, soldered them on and also soldered them onto the element. I also used heat shrink over all of the connections.

Fired it up and it worked as well as usual, meaning that it only really heats to 250 based off the ThermoPro sensors I have inside, as opposed to the units reading of 275-276. I have checked the other sensors and thermometers I have and they are accurate to within a couple degrees.

I am looking at the WS-1211gph controller which says it is for Bradley smokers. What makes it for Bradley smokers? Will it be good for my MES 40?

What is the difference between it and the more expensive WS-1510ELPM? Forgive me, but all the technical stuff is over my head!

I believe Bradleys are 800w elements where the MES40 is 1200w. If u use the WS-1510ELPM it will easily and safely cover the 1200w element of an MES40.

Its about getting the right coverage for the wattage being used, thats the determining factor.