I had to switch out the British style plug it came with, but the unit finally started working when it warmed up to 190 degrees F. Since then, I've done a Boston Butt and today ribs and hot stuffed peppers. No electrical issues since the first day. 
For my pork loin ribs I did a blind taste test on my family. I made the ribs 3 different ways. One was with my rub (a variation of a recipe from Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: 175 Make-Your-Own Sauces, Marinades, Dry Rubs, Wet Rubs, Mops, and Salsas), one with Cookshack Rib Rub, and one my wife's way. My wife cooked hers in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in a solution of apple juice, water, garlic and red onions. They were then transferred to the smoker for a 2-hour smoke.
The results showed my wife's youngest son (the dog) liked my wife's the best. I must say they won the "tender award", but were light on the spices. I'm sure that's why the dog loved them.
My son and wife both loved my rub over Cookshack's rub. My son said they were the best ribs I ever made and my wife agreed. My wife now wants to sell my Oklahoma Joe's offset smoker we purchased last year.
Thanks Cookshack for the special order.