I have the bottom mount as well, wish I didn't. Even with my drip pan there is always grease and drippings accumulating on the bottom. I also don't remove mine,
if your looking for a PID controller the one DirtSailor links to is good, but the duel probe controller is by far the best and worth every penny. http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=381
ive done 2 builds with it, and working on a third.
You can also use a finned strip heater, as high a wattage as you want so long as it fits dimensionally. The key though is you have to use the dual probe I linked with a finned strip heater. The reason being is that it can actually be programmed for the total power output. If you run a finned strip heater at full power with no forced air then they burn out. You can drop the total power output with the dual 1800w controller to match the max watt per sq" for still air ovens. They work very well with this set up. They also have a smaller footprint in the bottom of a fridge smoker, I use a sink drain under the finned strip heater for air intake and it doubles as a clean out drain.
My electric oven doesn't heat up. The fan and light work so guess it's the heating element gone. I've looked on the Internet and it looks as though it's a simple job that even I could tackle but how do I find the part number. I've tried entering the make and model number but not coming up with answers.i seen that one and thought about giving it a try but one it cost twice as much as the brinkmann I had did and I don't like that the tempture controller would be inside, I can see it casuing problems being inside the smoker. I think I may try this one Bloomfield 2N-70143UL 120-volt 1500-watt Heating Element and just put my own cord on
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You can also use a finned strip heater, as high a wattage as you want so long as it fits dimensionally. The key though is you have to use the dual probe I linked with a finned strip heater. The reason being is that it can actually be programmed for the total power output. If you run a finned strip heater at full power with no forced air then they burn out. You can drop the total power output with the dual 1800w controller to match the max watt per sq" for still air ovens. They work very well with this set up electric heating replacement grant. They also have a smaller footprint in the bottom of a fridge smoker, I use a sink drain under the finned strip heater for air intake and it doubles as a clean out drain.