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New Members => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: RFT on November 21, 2010, 09:08:27 AM

Title: Hello all
Post by: RFT on November 21, 2010, 09:08:27 AM
Hi,  Just got a Bradley Original Smoker.  Smoking beef Jerky this weekend and Salmon later on today.

I love this smoker!  Going to have to buy a thermometer so I can see the temp inside instead of going in and out of the house all the time.

RFT

Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: beefmann on November 21, 2010, 09:16:56 AM
welcome to the forum and you might think of the maverick dual probe thermometer as an accessory and you  will have good use of it 
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: classicrockgriller on November 21, 2010, 09:29:44 AM
Greeting RFT and Welcome to the Forum.

Congrats on the New Bradley.
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: SoCalBuilder on November 21, 2010, 09:39:29 AM
Welcome RFT - The dual probe Maverick is the way to go. I have one on backorder waiting for the new version in late December. Meanwhile this week my probe on the another brand I own gave out and I couldn't by a replacement probe. Oh well, quick next-day delivery from Amazon and I now own the 'older' two probe Maverick and will soon have the newer version. Between those and the PID, the inside of my OBS will look like the spiders took over ;D

Enjoy - It is contagious!!!
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: TestRocket on November 21, 2010, 11:06:31 AM
Welcome aboard RFT,

Try this link to get your pictures going:
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showpost.php?p=768&postcount=11

Because we like PICS!  ;D
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: ArnieM on November 21, 2010, 11:06:56 AM
Hi RFT and welcome to the forum!  Remember the pics.

I'd hold off for the newer Maverick.  Better weather proofing and range.
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: GusRobin on November 21, 2010, 11:45:26 AM
Welcome -- I agree with Arnie in that I woudl wait until the new Maverick 732 comes out.
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: hal4uk on November 21, 2010, 12:28:45 PM
Quote from: GusRobin on November 21, 2010, 11:45:26 AM
Welcome -- I agree with Arnie in that I woudl wait until the new Maverick 732 comes out.
Welcome --- and ditto -- the 732 looks real nice, and it will be available soon.
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: Gunny on November 21, 2010, 12:32:49 PM
welcome RFT... these guys are the EXPERTS and can help you with any problems, questions, etc. So, don't hesitate to ask if you're not sure.
Semper Fi
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: SouthernSmoked on November 21, 2010, 02:41:50 PM
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the forum...Enjoy!

http://www.susanminor.org

Remember we like pic's!!
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: KevinG on November 21, 2010, 03:39:20 PM
Welcome to the forum! Yep, the maverick is a good choice for temperature checking, especially if you're a looky loo!
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: FLBentRider on November 21, 2010, 04:39:22 PM
W E L C O M E  to the Forum RFT!
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: RFT on November 21, 2010, 05:15:59 PM
WOW!  what  Awesome greeting from everyone.  Thanks!  

I will hold out for the new Maverick to come out. THanks for the tip.

I will get some pics up of my "smoking treats"

While I am new to the Forum I am not new to smoking, just smoking with a Bradley,I was using a big Chief before.  It's getting cold here in NCW and am thinking of making a thermal blanket from foil shield bubble wrap.  I made them for my chief and worked well. Do you think the Bradley would benefit from an extra layer of insulation?

By the way. I got my Bradley from Cabala's on sale for $254 abouts and had another 50$ off in online coupons.  Great price and I figured is I waited for another two weeks I would be kickin myself in the butt if they were gone,
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: punchlock on November 21, 2010, 05:21:22 PM
Welcome RFT, glad you made it....
Title: Re: Hello all
Post by: KyNola on November 21, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
Welcome RFT!
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Post by: ArnieM on November 21, 2010, 07:42:50 PM
Sounds like a good deal on the price RFT.

The Bradley is pretty well insulated.  The outside only gets warm when cooking at 220 or so.  It will work well in low temps but keep it out of the wind.  IMHO, keep the vent wide open most of the time.  That lets the moisture out and allows it to heat better.  It's not exactly a powerhouse when it comes to heating.