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Bradley Smokers => The Black Bradley Smoker (BTIS1) => Topic started by: JF7FSU on January 12, 2011, 08:04:18 PM

Title: Puck half burnt
Post by: JF7FSU on January 12, 2011, 08:04:18 PM
I did some cheese and usually the spent pucks are broken up in the bowl of water.  This time I noticed they were whole.  I fished one out and saw it was burnt about 3/4 of the height of the puck with the last quarter being intact wood.  Seems like something is wrong.  I examined the ramp and there is not gunk or stuff on it.  Any ideas?
Title: Re: Puck half burnt
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 12, 2011, 08:19:56 PM
That happens to me also when I cold smoke.

Keep an eye on the pucks next time you hot smoke.
Title: Re: Puck half burnt
Post by: Caneyscud on January 13, 2011, 07:09:25 AM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on January 12, 2011, 08:19:56 PM
That happens to me also when I cold smoke.

Keep an eye on the pucks next time you hot smoke.

Happens to me also.  I just figure it is a function of cabinet temperature.   The lower CT causes less action on the puck burner.  Just guessing. 

Are they being cycled at 20 min intervals?
Title: Re: Puck half burnt
Post by: Up In Smoke on January 13, 2011, 09:50:58 AM
Same thing here. In fact when i am doing cheese i will change the puck by hand, this way i can let them burn another 5 to 10 mins.
just use the oven timer or an inexpensive kitchen timer to keep track of it.
Title: Re: Puck half burnt
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 13, 2011, 01:16:00 PM
Quote from: Up In Smoke on January 13, 2011, 09:50:58 AM
Same thing here. In fact when i am doing cheese i will change the puck by hand, this way i can let them burn another 5 to 10 mins.
just use the oven timer or an inexpensive kitchen timer to keep track of it.


Great Idea! Thanks.