would this work

[charcoal junkie]

I was thinking bout building an electric smoker with a PID control. I was thinking about using an element from a dishwasher or I can get one for an oil pan. Not sure how hot they get any thoughts.

 

[doctord1955]

I have built 2 of them and Iused a 2100watt 220 range top burner in both!  Works great!