The thermostat that plugs into my smoker has blue corrosion on the hot side of   
   the wiring. The manufacturer insists that this is from using an extension   
   cord. Why would that cause the thermostat/controller to burn out?   
      
   The faceplate wattage on this grill is 1500 watts. The extension cord (60   
   feet) is a 16/2 gauge.   
      
   The maker, Masterbuilt, won't sell replacement parts, only new controllers for   
   $50. Pricey when the whole box cost $250.   
      
   If the extension cord isn't the problem, I'm going to solder/crimp some new   
   connectors inside the controller.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)