? size hotplate for smoker

[bombo80]

You can see in my avatar, that use an electric element. I am on my second one. I purchased them from Cabela's. Heres is the pic from their catalog.

I like the size of this element. It will heat my fridge smokehouse up to 350* very easily. That is also why I bought a nice thermostat from Allied Kenco.

 

[goat]

Thanks bombo, I have a theromostat from Allied headed this way. It should be here Monday. I thought they had the best of what I needed. After I finish this project, my next one is a walk in cooler.

 

[richtee]

That's your best and easiest bet Goat... good move!

 

[reverend]

Is there a formula to figure how big a heating element per square inches/feet? I have the box welded, 1/8" steel, 2x2 frame insulated. Trying to figure out the heating system now. Oh, the measurements are 4' tall 3' wide and 32" deep.. the wife would like to do pizzas in it also. Ideally I'd like to do everything from cold smoke to bake pizzas if possible?

 

[marctrees]

Appropriate element setup - 

http://rivercountry101.com/electric-smoker-grill-add-on-replacement-heating-element-controller/

Marc

 

[lizardking]

Is 1000 watt hot plate enough for a four drawer cabinet smoker??