I found a used Bradley Digital 4-Rack Smoker on craigslist for $125 but I was told it needs a element.
Wife is trying to talk me out of it, so help me convince her it'll work fine.
Would buying and installing a element to test it with a over thermometer be a reasonable test? How long would a test run to be seen as valid?
Anything I should look for it see if it's working?
Buying off a site like that I would stay away, there could be other problems as a bad controller or smoker and you would not have a warranty to work with caution is the name of the game. Save your money up and buy a new one when they go on sale. Just my thoughts. I'm not saying buying of Craigslist is bad but in this case you don't need a new door stop.
The element is easy and fairly fast to replace. I would see if they have some extra pucks and spend 20 to 40 minutes to see if the smoke generator is working properly
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Thanks for the replies so far. What is the target sale price I should look for? Or better who is the seller I should watch?
I might ask for a reduction in price if I can see that the smoker works.
For that price I would just buy a new one from meatprocessing for 269.00
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I got mine new in box from a person on craigslist who went vegetarian for $112. I want to sell mine now, but the door hinge broke and I don't want to repair it. I'd give you a heck of a deal if you were close!
First, I would place a voltmeter in the AC plug going to the oven and turn it on. If 120V is present then the element is blown. But I recommend you do the 900W Grainger mod that others have done. I've just done it a couple of weeks ago and mine now performs perfectly. If he's asking $125 and it's broke, I'd try for 75 but only if you have voltage on the oven wire.
Your wife is a wise person. Listen to her. Just get a new Bradley and you'll be good. I've had mine for 8 years and never a problem.