I did have a stick burner, and every 45 min was the time limit for fuel. Just one stick, but every 45.
I don't have an electric, I have a couple of FEC100's and I have run them 24 hours at a time.
I have done some jerky before in the FEC's, and it turned out great. We just ate it faster than we were making it. That was my brothers thing. I like the BBQ better.
RandyE