wayne burgess wrote:

> I have used my Char-Broil Electric Water smoker for a couple of years
> now, but have never been able to get the cooking temperature to 200
> degrees or more. Max's out at about 190 on an 80 degree ambient day
> with bright sun shining on the unit ! This is like hitting on seven
> out of eight cylinders.
>
> I've installed my own thermometer to verify the temperature. The
> factory sent me both a replacement thermostat and heating element and
> neither fixed the problem. I dissassembled the themostat/control and
> ground down the control tab so I could turn up the control higher.
> This got me about 10 degrees, but I'm still stuck at 190.
>
> I'm using water in the bowl and water soaked hickory chips. I like
> the results but everything seems to take longer to cook, and the unit
> is not useable during the winter.
>
> Any ideas ?

Your electric smoker has its limitations, I doubt you will ever get
the temperature up to 200 or above. You can get the Temp up by taking
the water bowl out. It does work great for smoking Turkeys, put it on
and forget about it for 6 hours. Buy a Charcoal grill and use both of
them, dpending on what you are planning on cooking.

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