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Bradley Smokers => The Black Bradley Smoker (BTIS1) => Topic started by: oldsmoker on February 22, 2009, 02:20:16 PM

Title: Heating Element
Post by: oldsmoker on February 22, 2009, 02:20:16 PM
Hi OLDSMOKER here new to site.Have a obs for two years.great site.Just want to know how long the heating element is good for?
Myelement dose not turn red about two inches from each end.
Thanks for any help

                                                                                         
                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                          
















              































Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 22, 2009, 02:24:30 PM
I've had mine for 4.5 years, and haven't had the need to replace it yet. To tell you the truth, I haven't check to see if it glows from end to end.
Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on February 22, 2009, 06:02:28 PM
Hi Oldsmoker

Your element can last for years.
The heating element should glow red from end to end except the last approximately 1 inch.
When you say the last 2 inches do not glow how long did you have the smoker on and where was the temperature control set at
If your smoker is still maintaining its temperature i would say you do not need to replace the element yet



Brian

Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Brisket Lover on February 22, 2009, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on February 22, 2009, 06:02:28 PM
Hi Oldsmoker

Your element can last for years.
The heating element should glow red from end to end except the last approximately 1 inch.
When you say the last 2 inches do not glow how long did you have the smoker on and where was the temperature control set at
If your smoker is still maintaining its temperature i would say you do not need to replace the element yet



Brian



Hey Brian,  mine is no longer heating.  I had another post in the help section.  Do you have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on February 22, 2009, 07:46:46 PM
Hi Brisket_lover

Sorry I must have missed your other post

Try this, plug just the tower only directly to the wall socket slide your temp switch all the way to the right and see if the element gets hot
At the same time make a note whether or not the power indicator light on the front of the tower is on.

Brian
Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Brisket Lover on February 22, 2009, 08:13:34 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on February 22, 2009, 07:46:46 PM
Hi Brisket_lover

Sorry I must have missed your other post

Try this, plug just the tower only directly to the wall socket slide your temp switch all the way to the right and see if the element gets hot
At the same time make a note whether or not the power indicator light on the front of the tower is on.

Brian

Thanks Brian! I will give that a try on Friday when I get back home.
Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: oldsmoker on February 23, 2009, 05:33:16 AM
Brian thanks started sticks this morning element all red like you said .Must have bumped temp slider.
Title: Re: Heating Element
Post by: Brisket Lover on February 26, 2009, 02:41:28 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on February 22, 2009, 07:46:46 PM
Hi Brisket_lover

Sorry I must have missed your other post

Try this, plug just the tower only directly to the wall socket slide your temp switch all the way to the right and see if the element gets hot
At the same time make a note whether or not the power indicator light on the front of the tower is on.

Brian

Tried just the tower an unfortunately no heat.  Called and they're sending me a new heat element and front controller piece.  Gotta love the quick customer service.
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