New door install -- gasket problem

[Smokeville]

I got the new door by expedited hyper-fast express and managed to figure out how to hang it.

The problem is the gasket -- it is very hard pressed and doesn't make consistent contact with the smoker box. At points there must be almost 1/4" gap.

I've taken a blow-dryer to it and warmed it up and pulled it to try and decompress, and that seems to help, but is this normal for those of you who have replaced a door?

Thanks, Rich

[Smokeville]

I think I solved it -- I turned on the heat element and slowly the gasket has been releasing itself. A little tug here and there and it is looking good.

[Tenpoint5]

I was going to suggest loosening the screws on the panel inside the door to help it relax then re-tighten them.

[Smokeville]

I let it heat for a while and all is well.

I really have to give Bradley credit for the door replacement. Just great service, and an example for all companies on how to keep customer loyalty.

[ninerguy]

I had to replace a door about 3 weeks ago.  Called the office and they had one shipped to Ontario Canada in 4 days.  When it arrived I again called and talked to Brian.  He explained how to change it and said if I had any trouble just call back.  He was right it took a little effort and not loosing the c clip was tricky but had it changed in about 20 min.  While I was changing the door I realized the face plate was cracked right at the temp control switch.  Called back and had a new one in 5 days.  Just a great company to do business with.  I have a question though?  When I changed my door the temp gauge did not go back to zero.  Did yours work OK?

ninerguy

[classicrockgriller]

I would believe you should be glad it didn't go to zero.

It is reading the temp inside the box and if it is zero, you are too cold to smoke.

[Habanero Smoker]

Ninerguy;

When the smoker is off, the temperature gauge will display the ambient temperature in the cabinet, which usually is the current air temperature or higher.

[ninerguy]

Thanks Guys: Guess I wasn't using the brain on that one.  Makes sense. :-[ Will be using the OBS a lot over next 2 weekends.  Requests for 80 ABT's this weekend and next.

ninerguy

[Habanero Smoker]

Don't be too concerned about it. I have plenty of bloopers on this forum. :-[ :)

[starship]

Don't we all!  Is that a green Bradley?

[Habanero Smoker]

It's not a picture of an actually Bradley, just a graphic. It green for now. I change the color at the change of seasons, and on holidays (when I remember when it is a holiday). Next week it will be autumn, so the smoker will have its fall colors.