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#81
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Trky Chsr - July 18, 2024, 05:35:54 AMI 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
#82
Meat / Re: sheep's head and trotters
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 16, 2024, 03:18:55 PMHi 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
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
#83
Meat / sheep's head and trotters
Last post by Norarate - July 16, 2024, 07:45:03 AMI 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?
What is better to be marinated with?
What food should I serve it with after cooking?
whats your opinion?
#84
General Discussions / how can prepare Smoky fish ?
Last post by adriancheofski - July 16, 2024, 07:25:01 AMI 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?
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?
#85
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by TedEbear - July 16, 2024, 04:59:04 AMQuote 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
#86
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 16, 2024, 03:51:38 AMHow 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.
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.
#87
General Discussions / Re: Smoked eggs: raw or boiled...
Last post by natalie321 - July 15, 2024, 08:29:20 PMBoil the eggs first for about 10 minutes, then peel them and place them in the smoker for 30-60 minutes at 225°F.
#88
Accessories / Re: Bradley Digital Thermomete...
Last post by natalie321 - July 15, 2024, 08:27:25 PMYou should check the probe for cleanliness and damage, ensure a secure connection, and try resetting the thermometer by removing and reinserting the batteries.
#89
General Discussions / Re: Original Smoker Not Making...
Last post by Trky Chsr - July 15, 2024, 04:55:39 PMQuote from: Habanero Smoker on July 13, 2024, 02:26:32 PMTen pounds of fish is a very light load, and would not cause this problem. It looks like you are not receiving power to the element. Even with 10 pounds of fish, the bisquette burner, especially on an 80F day, can bring the cabinet temperature to 125F, without the heating element working.So 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
It could be your inline fuse, or the temperature sensor, or the heating element. With a multimeter you can use the continuity test, on the inline fuse, to see if that is the problem. Checking the heating element would be the easiest first step. If it gives you a a reading of 28 - 32 Ohms, then it is likely the inline fuse.
#90
The Digital Smokers (BTDS76P & BTDS108P) / Re: Ask about default temperat...
Last post by Habanero Smoker - July 15, 2024, 01:16:57 PMHi ArthurPringle,
Welcome to the forum.
It doesn't state this information in the manual. From other posts on this forum, the temperature increment is 10 degrees.
I couldn't find anything on the default startup temperature,but 260F seems highIf you have a third party tempeature probe, do a test with an empty Bradley with the smoke time set at 0.
PS
I just watched a few videos, and every video when the person turned on the smoker, the default temperature is 280F.
Welcome to the forum.
It doesn't state this information in the manual. From other posts on this forum, the temperature increment is 10 degrees.
I couldn't find anything on the default startup temperature,
PS
I just watched a few videos, and every video when the person turned on the smoker, the default temperature is 280F.