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Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: norskmon on July 22, 2017, 02:37:53 PM

Title: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: norskmon on July 22, 2017, 02:37:53 PM
the issue I am having with mine is when it warms up it comes to temperature with the smoke generator on but once the generator shuts off the temperature drops rapidly. I replaced the generator but that didn't help and that was advice from tech support. any ideas as I could sure use the help. Thanks
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: manfromplaid on July 22, 2017, 03:41:59 PM
on mine I always leave the smoke gen. running. it adds 125 w of heat. that is an additional 25% over the heater.. any little bit helps.
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: norskmon on July 22, 2017, 03:49:14 PM
I just turned the oven on and it heated to 217 degrees and then the temperature started to drop like a rock
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: gricardsimplycol on July 22, 2017, 03:59:13 PM
Why does the puck burner have to shut off?
Thats helps with cabinet temp

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Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: Habanero Smoker on July 23, 2017, 01:27:53 AM
I don't have a digital, but I believe that they do have a high temperature sensor in the cabinet. Maybe that sensor has gone bad.
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: Roget on July 23, 2017, 06:24:22 AM
Are you using a PID?
Before I installed a PID I would get temp swings of 20 degrees or more for no apparent reason.
(digital 4 rack)
I don't leave my smoke generator on when not smoking, but have not needed it to keep the temps I have set.
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: MissHalifax on July 28, 2017, 05:49:20 PM
What is a PID? Where do I get one? How do I install it?
Title: Re: 4 rack digital smoker temperature
Post by: TedEbear on July 29, 2017, 05:20:37 AM
Quote from: MissHalifax on July 28, 2017, 05:49:20 PM
What is a PID? Where do I get one? How do I install it?

1. Proportional–Integral–Derivative controller (PID controller).  It regulates the heat to within a few degrees in the cooking chamber.

2. The easier models (and more expensive) are plug 'n play.

3. Auber Instruments (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1) sells all kinds of them.  Here are links to the two plug 'n play versions.

Single Probe PID (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=72)

Dual Probe PID (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=380)