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Title: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 20, 2010, 02:29:33 PM
  Hi all
I am doing two 1# pork tenderloins I used Habanero Canadian Bacon-dry rub for 5 day.
then soak then dry it .then put on the Rub.I turn on the DBS at 1130am set the dbs 300* it was 70* out side lite wind.
here are the reading.( the smoke gen was on the hole time) I put in the meat hot water and a warm brick in tin foil at 1:00pm

start time            bradly set point   bradley read   Fluke metter read   maverik read
1200 pm                 300*                 137*               130                    136             maverik prob two
100 pm                   300                   111                 103                    113
200 pm                   320                   126                 120                    120
300 pm                   320                   153                 127                    127          meat inside now is 125*
330 pm                   320                    151                124                    125                                    125*
400 pm                   320                    149                122                    123                                    125*
The smoker should get up to 220* in four Hr right. I dont know what to do with the temp!  Am I doing something worng at this point I have to bring the meat in the house to put it in the oven .I would like to get the meat to 150*or so. It looks to me that the DBS wont get up to the right temp to start with.
I only open the door to put in the meat
Thank for any help


Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Habanero Smoker on March 20, 2010, 03:17:32 PM
It looks like your heating element was not working, and the only heat provided was from the generator. Open the door, and look at the elements; they should be glowing red. If not make sure the power cord that runs from the cabinet to the generator is securely plugged in. Unplug it form both ends and reconnected them. Do this a few times.

You can also look throught these tips:
Bradley FAQ's (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?t=481)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 20, 2010, 03:29:55 PM
Thanks
The element is on but not glowing red just dim red.

Harb your dry-cure was real good.First time doing something other then jerky or snack sticks
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 20, 2010, 05:31:23 PM
Ketch22, are you by chance plug into an extention cord?

If not is the plug you are using share by other electonics that are being used at time of smoke.

Sounds like your Bradley is starving for electricity.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 20, 2010, 06:10:53 PM
 HI
No it was the only thing on that line.After I put up the post and before bring the meat into the house I put the smoker on the Auber dual probe.
then the temp came up .I set the PID at 228 and got the meats IT to 165*. But I still have to look at the wires in the Bradley.The Auber is nice but I am not got with the programing of thing like that.( like VCR's and DVD) I am going to send Bradley a email I hope they can help or know why it wont get up to temp.Do you think the heating element mite be bad I just got the smoker in Feb only used it three times.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 20, 2010, 07:04:14 PM
If you hooked up the PID and got the temps to rise, it doesn't sound like the element.

Sounds like something wasn't pushed in good and tight, like partially plugged in.

Well I am glad you got to finish your smoke.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 05:38:56 AM
Hi
I am going to try it again today after I check all the wires. I have pic I just have to learn how to post them

Thanks for all the help
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 11:15:58 AM
OK I checked all the wires and started the test with no meat just the brick no water and the smoke gen.on. Temp out side was 70*the wind did pick up around 1:00

Start       Bradly st at    Bradley read   Maverick read      fluke read
10:45          300*             67                   67                  67
11:15          300             214                  233                230
11:45          300             234                  243                240
12:15   move set up to 320
1:00            320           241                    253               253
1:15            320           246                    248               248

Now I have to ask this should I be able to raise the temp set point over 320* on the Bradley and 
the timer set only go's up to 4hr
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 21, 2010, 11:53:35 AM
Ketch, you want stable temps.

The Bradley temp will stabilize over a long period of a cook.

But, it sounds like you MAY have a bad digital.

When you use your PID, it bypasses the digital control.

Try running a test and set your Bradley for a cooking range temp (225*)

and watch your maverick and fluke over that time period.

When you turn on the Bradley you will have to give it about an hour to get everything warm

which is why we all pre-heat our Bradley's.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 01:50:09 PM
Thanks classicrockgriller
I will try the test .I Guss I will have it email Bradley about the digital thing I hope they help me with that.

Thanks Again for the help
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 03:49:37 PM
classicrockgriller
Her is the test no smoke gen

start     Bradley set     Bradley temp    Marv temp   fluke temp
500 pm     220                 67                  67           67               temp out side 67
508          "                   126                  150         164
515           "                  171                  189         192
530           "                   216                 210          213
600           "                   214                 213         198
630           "                   212                 217         219
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 21, 2010, 04:08:22 PM
Quote from: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 03:49:37 PM
classicrockgriller
Her is the test no smoke gen

start     Bradley set     Bradley temp    Marv temp   fluke temp
500 pm     220                 67                  67           67               temp out side 67
508          "                   126                  150         164
515           "                  171                  189         192
530           "                   216                 210          213
600           "                   214                 213         198
630           "                   212                 217         219

Ketch, it looks to me like it is all good.

I would still call Bradley on the Digital not being able to advance past 4 hrs.

You also need to learn that PID, that will save you alot of worries.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 04:27:43 PM
classicrockgriller
Thanks
Yes that test did go well.I sent a email to Bradley but i will call them in the morning I asked them to look at my post.I don't know if they will I hope so.
AS for the Pid I need to learn that but i am having a hard time with that.I emailed them and didn't get any help.You were a real big help Thanks a lot

  Ketch
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: classicrockgriller on March 21, 2010, 06:18:44 PM
Quote from: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 04:27:43 PM
classicrockgriller
Thanks
Yes that test did go well.I sent a email to Bradley but i will call them in the morning I asked them to look at my post.I don't know if they will I hope so.
AS for the Pid I need to learn that but i am having a hard time with that.I emailed them and didn't get any help.You were a real big help Thanks a lot

  Ketch

Have you seen the write up on the PID by Hawkeye Smokes in the recipe section?

I have a dual probe and IF I can help just let me know.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 21, 2010, 06:38:41 PM
Thanks I will look it up sure need the help
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 06:53:23 AM
HI crg
I emailed Brian and got the Time problem fix it turned out that it was me. Now working on the temp not getting to 320* or close to 250*

If I send a personal message will it be posted only to person I send it to or will every one get it.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: FLBentRider on March 23, 2010, 07:10:19 AM
Quote from: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 06:53:23 AM
If I send a personal message will it be posted only to person I send it to or will every one get it.

Just the recipient will see a PM. Any replies will be in the "My Messages" menu.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:13:17 PM
after 4 day cure
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/tophat511/034-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:14:58 PM
after the rub
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/tophat511/035.jpg)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:16:31 PM
after the smoke
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/tophat511/038.jpg)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:20:17 PM
ready to eat
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/tophat511/042.jpg)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:21:41 PM
On a roll with eggs
(http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac214/tophat511/043.jpg)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 12:25:16 PM
HI from Ketch22
Boy I do like this smoking thing going to get bigger The doc wont like that ::)
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: FLBentRider on March 23, 2010, 01:12:19 PM
Looks good.

it looked fit to be tied.
Title: Re: Need Help With Temp on Bradley 6 rack DBS
Post by: Ketch22 on March 23, 2010, 01:57:44 PM
Thank
HI it was my first after doing jerky and snack sticks.looks like it wont be my last