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 ?