"John O" > held forth in
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>> >> My electric brinkman usually runs between 230 and 250. How is it
>> >> you are getting 300?
>> >
>> > Are you using an extension cord? They can reduce the current and
>> > lower the temperature if they're not the heavy duty ones.
>> >
>>
>> I don't use an extension cord and my temps are consistantly 230 to
>> 250 depending on if the wood is smoking or burning, sometimes a
>> little higher if I put too much wood in.
>>
>
> Assuming this is a problem with the electrical system, and has nothing
> whatsoever to do with ambient temps and wind and whatnot, the problem
> is Ohm's Law. P=E²/R
>
> Either the voltage is too low, or the resistance of the element is too
> high. That keeps the power low which keeps the smoker cooler. Boost
> the AC voltage or get an element with less resistance, and it'll
> generate more heat.
>
> -John O
>
>
>

I don't want more heat, 250 is just fine. I was wondering why his was
running 300. And ohms law make my head hurt. I have to go have a homebrew
now

Harry in Iowa
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