IS there a way to move the advancement of the bisquettes to more than 20 minutes? Most of the bisquette is still unburned and wasted
No, the only other way is to do it manual.
Short answer is "no" you can't change the advance time. Try preheating the smoke generator prior to beginning your smoke/cook time.
Quote from: texasgirl on November 26, 2014, 06:04:25 PM
IS there a way to move the advancement of the bisquettes to more than 20 minutes? Most of the bisquette is still unburned and wasted
The link below explains why they do not burn completely.
Bisquettes do not burn completely. Is this normal? (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=773#post773)
I have read all of the excuses that bisquettes do not fully burn but none apply to me. I have found out what the problem is in my Bradley but have yet pulled it apart to fix it "again". In mine the burner plate sits about 1/8" below the burner "track" and the puck doesn't sit completely flat on the burner plate. It gets hung up on it's very edge and there is an airspace between it and the burner plate. You can see in the pic below that the one edge of the puck is burnt and the other is not. When the blizzard stops here I will take a pic and post it.
My pucks
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/renoman69/IMG_2285_zpsa8a70fa0.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/renoman69/media/IMG_2285_zpsa8a70fa0.jpg.html)
I have found that the box temperature (which can be affected by outside temperature) can also affect how thorough the puck is burnt. The cooler the temperature, the less the puck may burn. I like to put one on the burner and leave a blank spot behind it so the first one will sit on the burner plate longer. I also pre-warm the bradly (burner plate and oven) for 30 minutes or more before using. Keeping the burner plate clean will also help tranfer heat.
Quote from: renoman on November 27, 2014, 06:21:01 AM
I have read all of the excuses that bisquettes do not fully burn but none apply to me. I have found out what the problem is in my Bradley but have yet pulled it apart to fix it "again". In mine the burner plate sits about 1/8" below the burner "track" and the puck doesn't sit completely flat on the burner plate. It gets hung up on it's very edge and there is an airspace between it and the burner plate. You can see in the pic below that the one edge of the puck is burnt and the other is not. When the blizzard stops here I will take a pic and post it.
My pucks
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/renoman69/IMG_2285_zpsa8a70fa0.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/renoman69/media/IMG_2285_zpsa8a70fa0.jpg.html)
How do the bottoms of the bisquettes look?
They are completely burnt.
A google search will reveal hacks to make it 40 minutes and even variable (knob installed on controller).
I just purchased my bradley and I followed the direction to a T. I am getting the temp but the bisquettes aren't producing any smoke, so I've wasted four of them, they didn't burn at all. Can I wet them to create the steam? Somebody help!!!
If you wet them they will fall apart. Are you sure the burner is getting hot? Is it clean
Quote from: TarGOST on December 05, 2014, 05:53:32 PM
A google search will reveal hacks to make it 40 minutes and even variable (knob installed on controller).
I couldn't find any, do you have a link?
I always turn my burner on when I preheat the cabinet. Then I reset it before cooking. I scrap it before use.
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=25133
I'd like to see the wiring diagram mod for this:
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I think I saw it at some point on his blog or facebook page. Can't recall.
Ford. Sounds like your bisquette burner is not working. Unhook it at its connection and test it with an ohm meter. Mine failed after using it just twice. New one on the way from bradley
Quote from: TedEbear on December 13, 2014, 11:10:09 AM
I'd like to see the wiring diagram mod for this:
The original post on this was in the digital section, & this shows an original controller. I haven't seen the original controller board except in picture, but think they are likely different boards. Just a word of caution before you start.
Alan
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