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General Discussions / Re: Bradley Advance and Oven t...
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 25, 2024, 03:19:06 AM
Hi Ali,

Sorry to welcome you to the forum in thw manner.

The earlier versions of the digital models had issues with the display panel, but most of those issues have been worked out. The problem was that the buttons did not respond unless you pressed them dead center, and firmly. If that works it may only be a temporary fix.

Since your smoker is only two years old, it may be untimely ware and tear, and I don't know of any fix other than to replace the panel. Send an email or call Bradley customer service, to see what they have to say.

Bradley Customer Service at:
Toll-Free Canada: 1-855-772-3539
Toll-Free United States: 1-866-508-7514
or  by email at: [email protected].
#2
General Discussions / Bradley Advance and Oven temp
Last post by Aly - July 24, 2024, 03:32:22 PM
I have an electric Bradley Smoker 4 rack about 2 years old.

The puck advance button and oven temp buttons don't seem to work.

I can press the oven temp and up and down arrows nothing happens.

I turn the smoke on and it does the puck advance but pushing the puck advance does nothing !

The up and down arrows work for time settings. 

Any guidance appreciated there is no error codes !
#3
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 18, 2024, 02:07:41 PM
If a multimeter is something you will only use just once, check out Auto Zone. There are some Auto Zones in Canada. If you are near one, they will loan you one for free. You leave a deposit and get the full deposit back when you return the tool.
#4
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Trky Chsr - July 18, 2024, 05:35:54 AM
I just visibly checked the fuse. I may get a multimeter to check things out. I'm in Canada so things are a little more expensive and harder to get. TC
#5
Meat / Re: sheep's head and trotters
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 16, 2024, 03:18:55 PM
Hi Norarate,

Welcome to the forum.

I would start by searching YouTube and Google to find a recipe that looks good to you and adapted it to the Bradley. You should apply 2 - 3 hours of smoke, and continue to cook until the meat is at it's proper doneness. Hickory and mesquite are most often use, but mesquite is very strong flavor in the Bradley; so I would hesitate to use it. Pecan would be a good choice.

The below link is to a post by member Pachanga on how he smoked a cow's head. Instead of a maguey leaf, you may be able to substitute butcher paper.

Barbacoa de Cabeza de Vaca Hecho en el Bradley
#6
Meat / sheep's head and trotters
Last post by Norarate - July 16, 2024, 07:45:03 AM
I want to make sheep's head and trotters,How do I prepare it?
What is better to be marinated with?
What food should I serve it with after cooking?
whats your opinion?
#7
General Discussions / how can prepare Smoky fish ?
Last post by adriancheofski - July 16, 2024, 07:25:01 AM
I have heard that smoke fish has a long shelf life...
How to smoke fish? Is it better to cut it into pieces or is it healthy? What kind of fish is suitable for smoking?
what is your opinion?
#8
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by TedEbear - July 16, 2024, 04:59:04 AM
Quote from: Trky Chsr on July 15, 2024, 04:55:39 PMSo checked the inline fuse and it was ok. I thought I still had my multi-meter but I don't so can't check that part. I think I'll just try replacing the heating element and see. If it turns out it's not the element what are my options? Not a lot of parts offered on the Bradley website. TC

$25 for a new heating element is a bit costly if you're not sure if it is defective.  Amazon sells multimeters for less than half that price.  There's one on today's Amazon Prime for less than $10. 

A good heating element will read around 27-32 ohms resistance.  Disconnect one wire from the element before you check it.

Here's the Amazon Prime deal:  AstroAI Multimeter Tester
#9
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 16, 2024, 03:51:38 AM
How did you check your inline fuse? It is often difficult to visibly check it.

If you are sure the inline fuse if good, then it is most likely your heating element. If you don't have a multimeter you may be able to rent one. If you have an Auto Zone store, they have a rent/loaner a tool program, and I believe they rent them. There is a deposit, and when you return the tool, you get your deposit back. You can also try Home Depot or Lowes, to see what tools they rent. Give these stores a call.

Other things that can cause a loss of power to the element, are the temperature sensor, or a loose wiring.

There are some third parties that sell Bradley parts such as Yard & Pool. Bradley generally only list the accessories and parts that are most frequently needed. If you have to replace a part that is not listed send an email or call their customer service.



#10
General Discussions / Re: Smoked eggs: raw or boiled...
Last post by natalie321 - July 15, 2024, 08:29:20 PM
Boil the eggs first for about 10 minutes, then peel them and place them in the smoker for 30-60 minutes at 225°F.