OBS Door Problems

[Shasta bob]

Help, it looks like I'm in need of a new door for my OBS, the seal is not sealing good and the plastic on the bottom of the door is cracked. When i close the door the measurement around the door is not even at some places its 1/2" other places its 3/4" or more. i read that some of you have replaced the doors before. I'm out of warranty so i need to know if the door is the only thing i need to replace? your help is needed. is Bradley the only place to get a new door? Thanks in advance.

[FLBentRider]

You might be able to just replace the seal, you can get one from Yard and Pool.

[Shasta bob]

the doors gap (seal area) should be uniform width when closed, right?. mine don't appear to be.

[FLBentRider]

I'll look at mine when I get home.

[Slamdunk]

I had the same problem and phoned Bradley about it. They suggested to heat the smoker and then look at the seal. I did and the seal  loosened up from the heat and was sealed properly. Give it a try, might save you a few bucks.

[Shasta bob]

Smoked a turkey breast today and even after it was done the door was not even with the cabinet all the way around.

[love the smoke]

I believe the only place to get a door is Bradley I have replaced the door on mine 3 times already, the plastic breaks on the bottom by the hinge.



LTS

[Shasta bob]

Mine has done that also how much is a new door?  Do you think the crack in the plastic is causing my door not to be shutting even with the cabinet?

[ArnieM]

SB - your best option is to call Bradley and speak with Brian if available.  Describe your problem.

I've replaced my door once due to a crack on the bottom and they were good about it.

[DTAggie]

There was a post a while back someone made where he put two regular door type hinges with latches on to solve the problem of these door issues.  I thought it was pretty ingenious.  Searched but cannot find the post.

[Shasta bob]

Thanks i really appreciate the help with this matter. i will call Bradley in the morning.