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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 2 & 2D - The Middle Kid => Topic started by: James R Brown on October 24, 2020, 03:55:19 PM

Title: Breaker tripping
Post by: James R Brown on October 24, 2020, 03:55:19 PM

Broke out my #2 for the first time in about a year today and discovered it's tripping the breaker every time I plug the cord in. Tried multiple outlets with the same result. Examined the cord and it's in perfect shape. I've probably used the smoker a total of 12 times since I bought it. So, I'm not an electrician but it's got to be the burner, the cord or the temp control. The breaker will trip when the temp control is in the off position also. Any advice on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Rick

Title: Re: Breaker tripping
Post by: LarryD on October 25, 2020, 12:13:55 AM

Sent you some ideas on your other thread...

Title: Re: Breaker tripping
Post by: hvacgaspiping on November 25, 2020, 03:54:06 PM

Quote from: James R Brown on October 24, 2020, 03:55:19 PM

Broke out my #2 for the first time in about a year today and discovered it's tripping the breaker every time I plug the cord in. Tried multiple outlets with the same result. Examined the cord and it's in perfect shape. I've probably used the smoker a total of 12 times since I bought it. So, I'm not an electrician but it's got to be the burner, the cord or the temp control. The breaker will trip when the temp control is in the off position also. Any advice on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Rick

First, do you ever leave the door of the smoker open?  If so, a bug or rodent could get in to where the electrical connections are at the heating element, causing a short circuit to ground.  That will trip a breaker every time.  If you leave a water pan(s) sitting inside (a small aluminum foil one which fits in well alongside the burner box) after use the moisture and the grease filled up within the pan(s) may cause corrosion in the above connections, resulting in the same scenario.   Other than that it is unlikely that a direct short in the controller or a broken and grounded wire would cause that problem.  Another thing to check is visually inspect the plug and prongs of your power cord.  They may show signs of discoloration from heat resulting in a short circuit as well.
Maybe a pet or rodent chewed on the cord?........ 

Title: Re: Breaker tripping
Post by: James R Brown on November 25, 2020, 05:35:12 PM

Replaced the burner and all is well

Title: Re: Breaker tripping
Post by: old sarge on November 25, 2020, 07:47:30 PM

Sweet!