- Oct 25, 2014
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Hi everyone,
New here but have been reading a lot.
I just completed my Freezer to Smoker build and I have a question on power supply.
I mounted a power strip to the back of the smoker and I plugged my Auber power control into it.
I have the 1800 watt max with wifi control, 3 probes and the smoke generator plug. (thing is really cool)
I used a Brinkman (up to 1500 watt) heating element that is plugged into the Auber.
Along with that I was able to utilize the interior light bulb as well as the circulatory fan that was part of the freezer. Both of these are plugged into the power strip as well.
Also I mounted a Bradley smoke generator to the side and that is plugged into the strip as well.
I am using my garage plug (non GFCI) and an extension cord. The circuit is 15 amp and runs a few other things as well.
I notice the lights in my den flickering when the smoker is on.
I want to make sure i have enough power available to run the smoker. I have test run up to 250 degrees so far. I'm pretty sure my max will be 225 for turkey, butts and brisket.
I have an outdoor 220 V plug available that is inline with my dryer plug. It was put in to backfeed the electrical panel from a generator.
I did not ever use it. I installed a generator sub panel instead but never the less it is still there.
Question is can I utilize that 220V in any way by making it two 110v? Or do I have to change the 30 amp breaker out to make that safe,which will negate the use of my dryer.
Other wise I would be limited to the 110 in the garage.
I am using a heavy extension cord and plan on cutting it to jst the length I need to reach outside from the garage.
Looking for tips on getting the most power available without buggering the rest of the house.
Note-I have 100 amp service and one day would like to upgrade to 200 and then run a dedicated circuit to my smoker.
New here but have been reading a lot.
I just completed my Freezer to Smoker build and I have a question on power supply.
I mounted a power strip to the back of the smoker and I plugged my Auber power control into it.
I have the 1800 watt max with wifi control, 3 probes and the smoke generator plug. (thing is really cool)
I used a Brinkman (up to 1500 watt) heating element that is plugged into the Auber.
Along with that I was able to utilize the interior light bulb as well as the circulatory fan that was part of the freezer. Both of these are plugged into the power strip as well.
Also I mounted a Bradley smoke generator to the side and that is plugged into the strip as well.
I am using my garage plug (non GFCI) and an extension cord. The circuit is 15 amp and runs a few other things as well.
I notice the lights in my den flickering when the smoker is on.
I want to make sure i have enough power available to run the smoker. I have test run up to 250 degrees so far. I'm pretty sure my max will be 225 for turkey, butts and brisket.
I have an outdoor 220 V plug available that is inline with my dryer plug. It was put in to backfeed the electrical panel from a generator.
I did not ever use it. I installed a generator sub panel instead but never the less it is still there.
Question is can I utilize that 220V in any way by making it two 110v? Or do I have to change the 30 amp breaker out to make that safe,which will negate the use of my dryer.
Other wise I would be limited to the 110 in the garage.
I am using a heavy extension cord and plan on cutting it to jst the length I need to reach outside from the garage.
Looking for tips on getting the most power available without buggering the rest of the house.
Note-I have 100 amp service and one day would like to upgrade to 200 and then run a dedicated circuit to my smoker.