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Bradley Smokers => The Black Bradley Smoker (BTIS1) => Topic started by: westexasmoker on April 16, 2008, 05:12:44 PM

Title: Door seal
Post by: westexasmoker on April 16, 2008, 05:12:44 PM
Anything special for cleaning the door seal, certain cleaner's??  And is the seal replaceable, I figure it will wear out over time....just looking ahead!   :)

C
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: westexasmoker on April 16, 2008, 05:16:31 PM
I did forget to mention...I broke a part of my plastic facing on my door using blocks to keep the door ajar and keep the temp down.  Just cosmetic(gotta love west texas wind) so I think I'm OK  but thinking about the seal if that is user replaceable??  Thanks

C
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: Mr Walleye on April 16, 2008, 05:18:50 PM
I just give mine a wipe with normal household cleaner on a rag after each use. The seal is replaceable, you can get them from Bryan at Yard & Pool for $9.99. here is a link to his parts listing.

http://www.yardandpool.com/home.php?cat=117

Mike
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: Wildcat on April 16, 2008, 05:54:05 PM
Denatured alcohol works well also.
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: Ontrack on April 16, 2008, 06:37:03 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on April 16, 2008, 05:54:05 PM
Denatured alcohol works well also.

Wildcat taught me this trick and it works. I usually use it after every other smoke, so the gunk doesn't build up enough to make the seal stick to the frame, which can cause problems when you try to open the door.
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: Wildcat on April 16, 2008, 06:55:12 PM
Quote from: Ontrack on April 16, 2008, 06:37:03 PM
Quote from: Wildcat on April 16, 2008, 05:54:05 PM
Denatured alcohol works well also.

Wildcat taught me this trick and it works. I usually use it after every other smoke, so the gunk doesn't build up enough to make the seal stick to the frame, which can cause problems when you try to open the door.

Sorry Ontrack, but this was not my idea.  I do not recall for sure who posted this but I think it was Iceman.  I do, however, use denatured alcohol on many things such as cleaning windshields, etc. and have done so for many years.
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: westexasmoker on April 17, 2008, 10:40:16 AM
Thanks for the advice..Another question regarding the heating element, what is the typical life span before it'll need replacement?  I'm thinking I should have a spare on hand, what a bummer it would be to prep for a big weekend and find no heat?

Thanks
C
Title: Re: Door seal
Post by: Mr Walleye on April 17, 2008, 11:41:21 AM
Westexas

I haven't heard of many heater elements burning out but for the price of them (cheap) a person should probably have a spare.

Mike