On 10-Jul-2006, "JohnO" > wrote:

> >
> > Any ideas ?
>
> In the long term, what Paul said. In the short term, get rid of the
> water. I've taken to using sand in its place, but why not try a oook
> with nothing but the pan?
>
> Also, your AC line voltage is ultimately going to control the max temp.
> Higher is better, and if the voltage at the smoker plug is 110, that's
> maybe on the low side. Voltage in my house typically runs 123 to 125.
> You can troubleshoot the voltage using the standard methods, then make
> sure you're using a very large (diameter--not length) extension cord,
> if you're using one at all.
>
> -John O

I have a Farberware Electric grill and rotisserie. It requires a heavy duty
oultet and 14 Ga power cord. A 16 Ga cord gets hot and standard wall
outlet gets hot and melt the faceplate. For my Hurricane generator I
have a 12 Ga 50 ft triple outlet cord and two 14 Ga cords to feed each
refrigerator. The generator is 5.5 KW. Home Depot and Lowes carry
such extension cords in a variety of lengths and outlet configurations.
Expect to pay a substantial price for the good stuff. Heavy duty outlets
are pretty reasonable though, US$3.00 or less. The heavy duty outlets
are very aggressive. Plugs are difficult to remove.

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