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Bradley Smokers => The Black Bradley Smoker (BTIS1) => Topic started by: CaptTrips on April 19, 2011, 10:31:47 AM

Title: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: CaptTrips on April 19, 2011, 10:31:47 AM
Started my 1st smoke 2 hours ago and noticed smoke coming through a half inch tear in the door seal. I could fix it myself, but perhaps it's best to make the 5 minute drive down the road for an exchange. Maybe I'll toss another $100 on it for the DBS.

Are door seals a common problem for these units? I understand that most will give a wipe after each smoke.

CaptTrips
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: Keymaster on April 19, 2011, 11:18:18 AM
I've had my BD6 since last October and have had no problems with anything yet :-\ The only problems I ever see is the elements going out once in awhile ;D
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: GusRobin on April 19, 2011, 11:44:52 AM
Or call bradley and they would probably send you a new seal.
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: muebe on April 19, 2011, 11:49:37 AM
I would just take it back for an exchange instead of having to order/replace the seal since you are so close. And save the extra $100 dollars you are willing to spend for the DBS and use it toward the purchase of a PID instead ;)
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: squirtthecat on April 19, 2011, 11:51:17 AM

What he said..
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: KyNola on April 19, 2011, 12:19:44 PM
Ditto muebe and squirt.
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: ghost9mm on April 19, 2011, 06:12:54 PM
Have to agree with the last couple of posts, if you are that close...take it back...but if all else fails the seals are available here...

http://www.yardandpool.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DOORSEAL (http://www.yardandpool.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DOORSEAL)
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: blainetjones on May 11, 2011, 03:14:18 PM
I've noticed the seal sticks pretty bad when opening the door. I've tried using a thin coat of mineral oil on it but it doesn't seem to help. Anyone else have any solutions to prevent tearing?
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: squirtthecat on May 11, 2011, 03:34:36 PM

Frequent cleaning...   Use some rubbing alcohol after every smoke to clean the seal and where it touches the cabinet.   
Title: Re: 1st Smoke - Tear in door seal
Post by: OU812 on May 11, 2011, 03:42:33 PM
Quote from: blainetjones on May 11, 2011, 03:14:18 PM
I've noticed the seal sticks pretty bad when opening the door. I've tried using a thin coat of mineral oil on it but it doesn't seem to help. Anyone else have any solutions to prevent tearing?

Quote from: squirtthecat on May 11, 2011, 03:34:36 PM

Frequent cleaning...   Use some rubbing alcohol after every smoke to clean the seal and where it touches the cabinet.   

What Squirt said.