Here's the "rub" - picked up a free MES 40" digital (MB20070122). It powered up, but no heat to the element. I tested every single component (even cut an access panel to get to the hi temp cutoff button). Everything tests good, but no power to the element (well, I was pulling 9vac). Not going to troubleshoot further. I'm going to bypass all of the fancy electronics & wire power straight to the element. What are yall's thoughts on a voltage regulator like this to manage temp: