sticking puck advance button

[rmdodson]

The last 2 times I've used my smoker the puck advance button has gotten stuck. The last time it caught me off guard, but this time I was ready for it & got it stopped before any pucks were dumped into the water pan.

The button gets unstuck if I "snap" it (push on with thumb & slide thumb off quickly), but I am afraid that it won't come unstuck soon as it's getting harder to get unstuck. I took the smoke generator off & cleaned it out & the button still gets stuck.

I bought this thing this past Feb. Any more suggestions??

Thanks, Rhonda

[KevinG]

Give Brian a call at Bradley. He should be able to take care of you.

[FLBentRider]

Mine does this every now and then. Mine's not under warranty any more.

Someone here cut the metal spike off a push-pin and glued the plastic part on the button.

[Gizmo]

There is a post from a few years ago where one member glued a peg onto the button to allow manipulation to unstick it.
There is also a post where someone took the generator apart and filed the button opening to eliminate the problem.

Bradley does not have a problem with owners opening up the generator to affect repairs.

[Habanero Smoker]

The following link has a couple of solutions that work:
Stuck Advance Button

Another solution is to install a new button. If you are under warranty, call Bradley Tech. support they will send you a new one; of if you are not covered Yard&Pool sells replacement parts.