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    brand new Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker -- digital control panel works, heating element does not

    wow. Thanks for your help, tallbm! I got lucky with the direct wire--I don't do that kinda stuff in my profession or as a hobby. In any case, the heating element started heating when I plugged it in! woo hoo! I've ordered the Auber PID that you suggested. Should be here in 2 days. I'm...
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    brand new Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker -- digital control panel works, heating element does not

    Thanks for all of your help. I just bypassed the thermal switch and nothing changed. I checked the thermal switch and there was no resistance, so I can probably reuse it if I can diagnose the problem. Tallbm--thanks for your help-it appears that the problem is the circuit board? I have no...
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    brand new Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker -- digital control panel works, heating element does not

    I haven't heard the relay click on the smoker I purchased. I guess I'll check the thermal switch, and report back.
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    brand new Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker -- digital control panel works, heating element does not

    Any help is appreciated. I learned a tough lesson--bought this electric smoker "as is" from Overstock Auction--yesterday. the heating element does not work. I checked the resistance / ohms with my mulitmeter and the element from that standpoint seems fine (based on other's posts years ago)...
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