Amen.
I experienced the same problem with my Amerique. It's moisture in the smoker causing a slight leak that trips the GFI. If the Amerique sits to long, some moisture builds up inside. My solution:
1. Run an extension cord plugged to a NON-GFI outlet.
2. Set smoker to max TEMP (300).
3. Run for 30 mins.
4. Let cool down.
5. Move back to your outside GFI.
6. Smoke away.
I have had my Amerique since 2006 and this works every time.
@bluemartini posted:I experienced the same problem with my Amerique. It's moisture in the smoker causing a slight leak that trips the GFI. If the Amerique sits to long, some moisture builds up inside. My solution:
1. Run an extension cord plugged to a NON-GFI outlet.
2. Set smoker to max TEMP (300).
3. Run for 30 mins.
4. Let cool down.
5. Move back to your outside GFI.
6. Smoke away.I have had my Amerique since 2006 and this works every time.
I LIKE that solution. Thanks!
I haven't has that problem, but my AQ lives in an unheated garage when I'm not using it, and it's pretty dry in there.
Folks, I am happy to report my GFCI issue is now resolved. There is nothing wrong with my SM045. The electrician installed a new 20amp GFCI and disconnected it from what was a ganged circuit in my master bath. Tested and worked perfectly. Problem solved!
Sweet!