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Bradley Smokers => The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) => Topic started by: renvette on November 30, 2011, 06:24:07 PM

Title: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: renvette on November 30, 2011, 06:24:07 PM
I removed my heating element and tested it and it tests ok, about 31 ohms.  Anyone have any other suggestions for what could keep the smoker from heating? 
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: viper125 on November 30, 2011, 06:42:47 PM
temp sensor,loose wire,power out, maybe pid not set right
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: renvette on November 30, 2011, 06:56:48 PM
what is "pid"?
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: viper125 on November 30, 2011, 06:59:15 PM
Well if you don't know you probably dont have one. Its a programmable temp control Put out by Auber. Don't forget to check plug in for electric power also and all the plugs on smoker.
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: Habanero Smoker on December 01, 2011, 01:54:23 AM
If it is not the element, then it could be a few things. Not knowing what you have tried, and what has been eliminated as a possible problem; the following link may help you resolve the problem, or at least zero in:

FAQ's (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?481-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=748#post748)
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: beefmann on December 01, 2011, 10:36:07 AM
along with what  viper had indicated, check the voltage at your  smoker with all cords to the smoker being plunged in, should be 115 to 120 volts maybe 110 at the lowest any  lower if you  have digital controls it may  not  work

also check any and all fuses, replace if bad
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: renvette on December 01, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Any idea what the voltage should be at the two leads that terminate to the heating element?  Is it AC or DC and what voltage/current?
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on December 01, 2011, 06:46:44 PM
If your element tested ok , then I would check the inline fuse behind the back cover of the smoker tower
Looks like this
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/1smokie43/smoker%20Parts/IMG_0002.jpg)

Brian
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: TedEbear on December 01, 2011, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: renvette on December 01, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Any idea what the voltage should be at the two leads that terminate to the heating element?  Is it AC or DC and what voltage/current?

115-120 VAC.  It should be the same as whatever it reads at the wall receptacle.
Title: Re: Element Test Good, Any Suggestions
Post by: renvette on December 03, 2011, 03:44:34 PM
Extremely low voltage at the leads that terminate to the heating element.  I'll check the inline fuse in the back of the unit.