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#71
Quote from: willymike on February 11, 2024, 08:16:03 AMthanks for the welcome
My comment about the fuse was actually a poorly worded suggestion for dan0202
I kinda figured it was for the whole thing, but you never know


Oops! My monitor didn't show Dan's post so I didn't see it until now. I thought your message was the only post on this thread. 

I have an early version of the P10, so I need to check if I have the access panel to a fuse back there.
#72
Introduce Yourself / Re: Newbie to Smoking, Hi from...
Last post by Edward176 - February 11, 2024, 04:44:45 PM
Welcome to the Forum
#73
thanks for the welcome
My comment about the fuse was actually a poorly worded suggestion for dan0202
I kinda figured it was for the whole thing, but you never know
#74
Hi willymike,

Welcome to the forum.

I've never noticed that access plate on my P10. I'll take a look later. But if it is in that location - right near the plug, it most likely will cut the power to all the unit. So it would be a good idea to have a few spare fuses.
#75
There is a fuse in the back under the plug behind a small plastic cover
I have no idea if it is for the whole unit, I've never had to change it, but decided to check it out to see what I would need just in case.

Discovered there is a spare fuse in there.
Someone might have a better idea.

Good luck !
#76
Have a P10
About 2-3 years old
Cooking for large crowd this weekend
Started cook an hour ago
Got to 270 and loaded briskets
Was working for 30 minutes and now the control panel is dead.
The back power light is illuminating so I assume the unit is getting power but unable to get power to control panel.
Is there a reset I can't figure it out.
Is there anything people can suggest.
Kind of screwed and desperate.
Thanks
Dan
#77
The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) / Re: Outdoor Temperature
Last post by Habanero Smoker - February 08, 2024, 03:37:38 AM
Hi cvilleDave,

Welcome to the forum.

The outdoor temperatures do have an effect, but wind has a more harmful effect on how well your Bradley can get up to and maintain your set temperature.

The colder it is, the longer the time it will take for the smoker to get back up to its set temperature. So always plan extra time for your cook. With my Original Bradley, I've smoke/cook while the temperatures were in the low 20F degrees, and had successful cooks, they just take a lot longer.

With overnight lows in the 40's, you should not have any issues, other than more time. When it is colder there are some measures, you should take to minimize the extra time it will take. I generally will preheat the smoker 50 degrees or more higher than the temperature I will be smoking at. This is because, when you open that door to load the brisket, or other foods you will be smoking; you will lose a lot of heat - plus you just place a hunk of meat that will act as a heat sink. With a 500w element it will struggle to get back up to your set temperature. Once loaded reset the temperature to the temperature you want to cook at.

Once the meat is loaded, only open the door when it is necessary. Such as changing the water bowl, rotating the rack etc. Each time that door is opened you will lose a lot of heat. As mentioned above it will struggle to get back up to temperature. And that adds time.

Get yourself a third-party remote thermometer, so that you can monitor the internal meat temperature of the meat without opening the door.

With overnight temperatures in the 40's you do not have to take these precautions, but in colder weather you want to use warm to hot water in the water bowl. A brick wrapped in foil, that is preheated in the kitchen oven then placed inside the Bradley next to the water bowl, helps a lot with maintaining temperature and recovery.

Wind is a whole different challenge, and if you can avoid smoking on windy day; that will be the best choice. Wind just sucks the heat right out of the smoker, and it is almost impossible to get to your set temperature, with a 500w element. If it is windy and you must smoke do your best to protect the smoker from the wind. In windy areas it may be useful to house the Bradley in a cabinet. Several members have done this.

Let us know how you make out.
#78
The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) / Outdoor Temperature
Last post by cvilleDave - February 07, 2024, 03:18:47 PM
I can use some advice from someone who has used their Bradley Smoker in Summer AND winter.  I have the BTDS108P - the 6 rack digital smoker.  I just got it (February 2024) and REALLY anxious to smoke the prime packer brisker from Costco.  Wife says I should wait until the weather is MUCH warmer, like 70 degrees. - it is generally 40 degrees during the day right now.  My feeling is if I am smoking at 225 degrees, the outdoor temperature will not really matter.  Any advice?
#79
Bradley Flavour Bisquettes / Re: Solid wood puck
Last post by Habanero Smoker - February 01, 2024, 01:31:02 PM
Hi nakshinam;

Welcome to the forum.
#80
Bradley Flavour Bisquettes / Re: Solid wood puck
Last post by nakshinam - February 01, 2024, 12:31:00 PM
I created a solid oak puck with a circular outcut drill attachment.  I put it on top of a bisquesquette.  The smoke was not as heavy, but did last for 3-5 hours.  The outcome was OK...