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#51
New Topics / Re: New Bradley model Raven 12...
Last post by RockyMtnGuy - December 22, 2024, 08:54:27 PMYes the box and feature set are attractive, larger racks, two 500w heating elements, Bluetooth connectivity, monitoring and control maybe helpful, currently using Thermopro wireless with app to monitor temperature, so simpler setup if it works, P10 probes less convenient. More adjustibility of smoke density per puck and hopefully even more stable and reliable than P10. I am hopeful I will love the Raven even more than my P10, and hope the black surface will be easier to keep looking cleaner than P10 stainless. Fingers crossed as there are very few reviews so far.
#52
New Topics / Re: New Bradley model Raven 12...
Last post by Edward176 - December 22, 2024, 03:32:10 PMThanks for posting and good smoking with your Raven. I'm seriously looking at the Raven as well. My 6 rack is over 10 years old and starting to show its age. Love it as well.
#53
New Topics / Re: New Bradley model Raven 12...
Last post by RockyMtnGuy - December 22, 2024, 08:53:10 AMFunny I found this post I started 3 years ago today, the day I was receiving my P10. Three years later I am again an early adopter and received my new Raven yesterday. Since we were leaving for our mountain home I resisted the strong urge to open it and will wait til after Xmas. I have had 3 great years with my P10 that I wanted a second unit for my mountain second home. My brilliant plan was to wait til the raven was released, I could get one on sale, and use it as my primary and move P10 to mountains. Well the sale occurred and the raven successfully arrived directly from Bradley in amazing speed 3 days after ordering it arrived and UPS driver wheeled the box into my garage. Unfortunately I believe this forum is being discontinued. Thank you everyone for all your encouragement and helpful suggestions and recipes. I will miss this forum but leave with this thought, I am firmly a Bradley fanboy. The pucks are very convenient, the P10 smoker did a great job with almost every recipe that I tried, the fails were usually due to user error and inexperience. The P10 had a couple of issues, stored outside on a covered patio usually covered with P10 cover when not in use. Bradley service was excellent helping me troubleshoot then sending replacement part and helping with the install. Bravo Bradley service. Plan to put P10 on rolling cart to live in garage then roll it out for a cook. The mountain house environment at 10,000ft elevation may be a bit harsh for my now well used and loved P10, though my 10yr old masterbuilt electric smoker has lived outside since my P10 arrived 3 yrs ago.
Unfortunately probably will not have the opportunity for a raven review before this forum is shut down.
Where is everyone from this forum going to go for recipe ideas, etc
Thanks again Bradley for this forum and all the great contributors and so many great meals from my smoker!
Unfortunately probably will not have the opportunity for a raven review before this forum is shut down.
Where is everyone from this forum going to go for recipe ideas, etc
Thanks again Bradley for this forum and all the great contributors and so many great meals from my smoker!
#54
Feedback and Help / Re: OBS smoke generator disass...
Last post by KyNola - December 20, 2024, 05:45:38 AMResisting the urge to say this is a great example of why the forum shouldn't be discontinued.
#55
Feedback and Help / Re: OBS smoke generator disass...
Last post by manxman - December 20, 2024, 01:56:45 AMI remember getting caught out with the array of screws when I first took my OBS generator apart, mainly for cleaning but also had to change the drive motor on one occasion as well.
Once you know how it is relatively easy notwithstanding Habs had the ability to make everything sound easy! As TedEBear says... a legend.
Once you know how it is relatively easy notwithstanding Habs had the ability to make everything sound easy! As TedEBear says... a legend.
#56
Feedback and Help / Re: OBS smoke generator disass...
Last post by TedEbear - December 19, 2024, 03:31:16 AMHere are the step-by-step instructions on cleaning the smoke generator, written by the legendary Habanero Smoker. May he Rest in Peace.
The original FAQ included pics but this forum makes it difficult to include them, so I will just post the written steps.
Q. How do I clean my generator?
On a regular basis the generator can be cleaned by using compressed air to blow most of the wood particles out. Eventually it is a good idea to take off the generator cover and give it a good cleaning. I take mine apart about twice a year; usually in May, and again in late October. A good thorough cleaning will prevent bisquette jamming and undue wear and tear can be avoided.
To open the generator up, first make sure it is unplugged and the feeder tube is detached. Then turn it over and remove the 8 screws on the bottom that are on the outside edge. Next, stand the generator upright and carefully pull the cover slightly up and backwards. It should open like a clam shell, and the cover will still be connected to the base by a few wires. Note how the feeder tube holder is positioned and remove it.
If the threads in the generator are stripped the screw may turn but will not come out. If this happens, use needle nose pliers the grasp the screw, and while pulling upward twist the screw. Repeat this action until you can grasp it with you fingers, and continue to pull upward and twist until the screw is removed.
The 6 inner screws are left intact.
Use a small brush (a cheap BBQ brush from the dollar store works well) and small vacuum or compress air to remove all wood particles that are inside the generator. Use small pieces of cloth, Q-Tips and 90% isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol to clean any residue that is remaining. Make sure you clean the drive (more commonly called the shuttle, the part that pushes the bisquettes) and drive guide (drive guide is the part that the bisquettes travel on to get to the bisquette burner).
To clean the track edges and to get into tight corners of the drive guide use the pointed end of a bamboo skewer. The front of the drive (shuttle) will tilt up so that you can get the skewer underneath it. For stubborn buildup residue on the drive guide and heat pad a Dremel with a wire brush attachment does a great job.
Make sure to wear safety goggles when using the Dremel. The residue comes off in tiny pieces and sting when they hit your skin. Also, do not use the alcohol to clean around the front of the generator. The alcohol will remove the painted lettering and logo.
Once cleaned it is time to reassemble. First, make sure that all wires are securely connected. Next, reattach the feeder tube holder, making sure it is positioned properly. When positioned correctly it will be held in place by three pins and can only be seated correctly in one position.
Now replace the cover. When replacing the cover make sure that no wires will be in the way of the rotation of the drive arm. On the base of the generator and the top edge of the cover, there are two notches located on the top. When reassembling the generator, make sure that the top edge of the cover fits into those notches.
Once positioned, slightly push down until the top is fully seated. Turn the generator over and replace the screws. Do not over tighten or you will strip the thread in the base. You only need to get the screws snug, the washers will prevent them from loosening.
After awhile you are likely to strip the threads in the generator. Sometimes wedging a toothpick in the hole prior to starting the screw will keep it tight.
All nice and clean, and awaiting it's next smoke challenge.
The original FAQ included pics but this forum makes it difficult to include them, so I will just post the written steps.
Bradley Smoker FAQ's - Answers
Submitted by: Habanero Smoker
Submitted by: Habanero Smoker
Q. How do I clean my generator?
On a regular basis the generator can be cleaned by using compressed air to blow most of the wood particles out. Eventually it is a good idea to take off the generator cover and give it a good cleaning. I take mine apart about twice a year; usually in May, and again in late October. A good thorough cleaning will prevent bisquette jamming and undue wear and tear can be avoided.
To open the generator up, first make sure it is unplugged and the feeder tube is detached. Then turn it over and remove the 8 screws on the bottom that are on the outside edge. Next, stand the generator upright and carefully pull the cover slightly up and backwards. It should open like a clam shell, and the cover will still be connected to the base by a few wires. Note how the feeder tube holder is positioned and remove it.
If the threads in the generator are stripped the screw may turn but will not come out. If this happens, use needle nose pliers the grasp the screw, and while pulling upward twist the screw. Repeat this action until you can grasp it with you fingers, and continue to pull upward and twist until the screw is removed.
The 6 inner screws are left intact.
Use a small brush (a cheap BBQ brush from the dollar store works well) and small vacuum or compress air to remove all wood particles that are inside the generator. Use small pieces of cloth, Q-Tips and 90% isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol to clean any residue that is remaining. Make sure you clean the drive (more commonly called the shuttle, the part that pushes the bisquettes) and drive guide (drive guide is the part that the bisquettes travel on to get to the bisquette burner).
To clean the track edges and to get into tight corners of the drive guide use the pointed end of a bamboo skewer. The front of the drive (shuttle) will tilt up so that you can get the skewer underneath it. For stubborn buildup residue on the drive guide and heat pad a Dremel with a wire brush attachment does a great job.
Make sure to wear safety goggles when using the Dremel. The residue comes off in tiny pieces and sting when they hit your skin. Also, do not use the alcohol to clean around the front of the generator. The alcohol will remove the painted lettering and logo.
Once cleaned it is time to reassemble. First, make sure that all wires are securely connected. Next, reattach the feeder tube holder, making sure it is positioned properly. When positioned correctly it will be held in place by three pins and can only be seated correctly in one position.
Now replace the cover. When replacing the cover make sure that no wires will be in the way of the rotation of the drive arm. On the base of the generator and the top edge of the cover, there are two notches located on the top. When reassembling the generator, make sure that the top edge of the cover fits into those notches.
Once positioned, slightly push down until the top is fully seated. Turn the generator over and replace the screws. Do not over tighten or you will strip the thread in the base. You only need to get the screws snug, the washers will prevent them from loosening.
After awhile you are likely to strip the threads in the generator. Sometimes wedging a toothpick in the hole prior to starting the screw will keep it tight.
All nice and clean, and awaiting it's next smoke challenge.
#57
Feedback and Help / OBS smoke generator disassembl...
Last post by sameguy - December 18, 2024, 01:50:22 PMI've got an old OBS, like 20+ years old. Briquette advance is dodgy, works on occasion but not reliably. I'm fit to take it apart and clean the workings but there are a million screws on the generator. Which ones to I take off to open it up without jacking everything up inside. Back side has 2 screws, bottom ha a bunch.
#58
General Discussions / Re: Bradley Forum Farewell Pos...
Last post by mybad - December 17, 2024, 08:09:32 AMif anyone has lost, or didn't know about the old recipe site files, here they are/
https://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=37229.45
Still works!
https://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=37229.45
Still works!
#59
General Discussions / Re: Bradley Forum Farewell Pos...
Last post by manxman - December 17, 2024, 01:20:38 AMQuote from: watchdog56 on December 16, 2024, 06:41:14 AMI am glad you were able to get the recipe site to work. It is a great help at times.
Yes I still use it from time to time although the vast majority of Bradley smokes are cold smokes nowadays.
Currently got 3 sides of salmon curing in a salt / sugar cure which will be oak smoked this coming Friday and sliced / vacuum sealed with a whiskey glaze in time for Christmas gifts to family and friends not that I wont be eating my share! Done this for at least the last 10 years.
#60
Introduce Yourself / Re: Unable to change temperatu...
Last post by saltiel - December 16, 2024, 07:16:55 AMNow I see it. In the manual:
The child lock will be activated if there is no activity from the screen within 1 minute. When the child lock is activated, all other keys are disabled.
To deactivate the child lock, press rotary dial for 3 seconds, alarm sounds once and the indication light will turn off.
To activate the child lock, press rotary dial for 3 seconds, alarm sounds once and the indication light will turn on.
The Child Lock Indicator is that little Padlock on the top row.
I never saw that before. I've been turning the machine off and on for over 2 years now!!
The child lock will be activated if there is no activity from the screen within 1 minute. When the child lock is activated, all other keys are disabled.
To deactivate the child lock, press rotary dial for 3 seconds, alarm sounds once and the indication light will turn off.
To activate the child lock, press rotary dial for 3 seconds, alarm sounds once and the indication light will turn on.
The Child Lock Indicator is that little Padlock on the top row.
I never saw that before. I've been turning the machine off and on for over 2 years now!!