The bottom part of the door seal came loose and rolled under. I have ordered a replacement from Yard & Pool. Has anyone else had to change one? It looks like I have to roll the seal out wards, and take off screws to removed the inner door panel. Replace seal on panel, and re-install.
Not exactly sure what you're describing but if it's the door gasket, I had a similar problem (here) (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=10307.0). If that's the same issue, you should have checked with Bradley first to see if they'd replace the gasket under warranty. To replace the gasket you have to take off all the screws and remove the panel. Not complicated, but tedious.
Hi Starship
That's exactly what you have to do to replace the door seal,
Don't forget the two tabs that are on the bottom they help keep the gasket from sagging when heated.
Brian
... and God knows you don't want a saggy gasket.
My door seal have melted . If I replace it how do I stop this from happening again . It seems like a really bad design flaw .
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Really not happy with brand new smoker and after two uses door seal is bad .
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This is good timing on this post, I just got my replacement door seal in the mail along with a spare element to have on hand for emergencies. ;D
Quote from: pymptyte on March 24, 2014, 03:12:22 PM
My door seal have melted . If I replace it how do I stop this from happening again . It seems like a really bad design flaw .
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Did you by chance have your top vent closed? That can cause a high moisture/high temp situation that could have resulted in your melted seal.
No it was all the way open cause some of my family don't like food to smokey . It's the part of seal around and side where the hinges are . I would return the thing but got as Christmas gift and can't find receipt . I'm very unhappy with it and been lookin at other types . I'm not trying to replace seal after every few uses .
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Hi pymptyte;
Sorry to welcome you to the forum under such circumstances.
You are under warranty, call Bradley for a replacement seal. If you didn't register the smoker yet, when you call have your serial number handy; it is located on the back panel. When you call, explain to them that it melted, because that should not have happened.
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Those seals should withstand the highest temperature that the Bradley can produce, though it will become stiffer over time. I'm not sure what happened in your situation, but I've had my Bradly for almost 10 years, until the seal got too stiff to work effectively, but it didn't melt.
Quote from: pymptyte on March 24, 2014, 03:12:22 PM
My door seal have melted . If I replace it how do I stop this from happening again . It seems like a really bad design flaw .
I've had my Bradley for over 3 years and the seal is still good. How high do you run the chamber temp?
Yeah I was running it at a high temp but only to what it's designed to do i was not making it hotter than it is suppose to with stand . I'm going to call and see about getting a new gasket seal but I'm really kinda bummed cause I don't want to keep replacing it after a few uses . Do you all think it could be malfunctioning and cooking harder than what it is supposed too ? Maybe next time I should run my own temperature gauge in it .
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Don't take this wrong but this has to be the first time I have heard of someone complaining that their Bradley got too hot on them while cooking.
I have added an additional element to my Bradley, and have had my cabinet up to 300°F, and I have never had any melting of the magnetic seal.
What was the temperature on the door thermometer. The cabinet has a high temperature sensor that will shut your heat off it the temperature gets beyond a certain point. Even if it had failed, you only have 500watts, plus another 125watts or so from the bisquettes burner. I don't believe that would melt a silicone seal. The seal itself may have been made from inferior materials, so it is important that you let Bradley know the seal melted.
Im not complaining cause i like cookin at a higher temp . I wouldn't think temperature would be a problem be must be a flaw in seal .
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2-3 people have asked this already but you haven't answered. What temp did you have the chamber temp at? The "low and slow" Bradley smoker is not designed to run at higher temps like a regular kitchen oven.
I was running it on high temp ranged about 250 -300 . I've read on another forum that talked about how temp setting is not accurate and has some electrical problems . Like I said I'm just not trying to have this seal become a frequent problem .
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I'm give the new seal one shoot and if I'm not happy I will let you all know as well as bradley and Craigslist it will go . And I will just go back to my old faithful .
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Thanks to everyone for the info and insight, it is well appreciated .
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The new seal should last a good time. When you replace the seal do not over tighten the screws. Let us know how everything works out for you.
As for the temperature, that should not have been enough to melt the seal. All Bradley's are equipped with a high temperature sensor. If working properly, it will automatically shut down the heat temporarily when the cabinet goes beyond a certain temperature. For your model it will shut down around 270°F - 300°F. So 300°F should have been the maximum.
I reread your original post, and saw that the problem occurred near the door hinge. When you take the seal off, check the slots in the gaskets where the screws attach the seal to the door to see if any are torn in the area where it looks like the seal melted. If any there are tears; under normal operating temperatures the seal will twist away from the door as if it had melted. Click on the link below.
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=10307.0
It's for sale ! Not happy with this smoker one bit !
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Quote from: pymptyte on April 13, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
It's for sale ! Not happy with this smoker one bit !
Sorry to hear that. You might try listing it in the Bradley Smoker Related Items (http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?board=33.0) for sale section on the forum.
Quote from: pymptyte on April 13, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
It's for sale ! Not happy with this smoker one bit !
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I know how frustrating this can get, but could you let us know if it is still the seal or another issue that went wrong?
I got seal on best i could which was not easy but it's leaks ! I'm jus done wit missing around with it ! Been lookin at other ones .
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If you want to improve the seal before selling it; with the Bradley empty, run it at 225°F to 250°F for an hour or so; depending on your ambient temperature. When the seal heats up and is pliable you can shape it a bit more. Where the seal is not make a tight fit you can stretch it out a bit to improve the contact. If by chance the seal is stretched out too far in places; you may need bungee cords or a tie down to slightly compress the seal so all areas are making a tight seal.
Although this smoker was a gift (that I ask for) to is way to costly to be having these problems after a few uses and then having to jimmy rig it to get it to work properly is just to much . I will go back to my old way of smoking meat until I find something better . Smoker gone and money gone . Smh ! Very disappointed in the Bradley Smoker brand . Thanks for everyone's advice and help but that smoker is my son's headache now .
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Can anyone recommend another smoker ?
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In a word, no.
Quote from: pymptyte on April 25, 2014, 11:22:48 PM
Can anyone recommend another smoker ?
Probably not on the Bradley smoker forum. That would be like someone going to the Ford sponsored forum and asking if they could recommend a different make of car to buy.
Lol ... thanks yall for all the help ! I must say bradley smoker do have the best forum around . Just hate the smoke didn't work out for me .
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