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Title: Vent use
Post by: pfffter on August 09, 2004, 06:52:42 PM

I have my Bradley for about a month and I'm still experimenting - so far so good. I have been keeping the vent just about closed. Is there a rule of thumb to use regarding the vent? When should it be open? Closed? Partially open?

Thanks,

Stu

Title: Re: Vent use
Post by: Bassman on August 09, 2004, 08:17:00 PM

Welcome Stu,
Here is what I do. When I first start a smoke I will keep the vent all the way open for about 1/2 an hour to let out moisture.Then I'll close it 3/4 of the way shut.Just so smoke does not come out in between the generator and the cabinet.Hope this helps.[:D]

Jack

Title: Re: Vent use
Post by: nsxbill on August 09, 2004, 11:21:30 PM

If you are going to do any cold smoked cheese or lox, open it all the way, put ice in the bowl, and keep the heater off...On hot smokes, I pretty do the same thing Bassman does.

Bill

Title: Re: Vent use
Post by: pfffter on August 11, 2004, 12:37:51 PM

Thanks for the info.

Stu

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