Max Temp with a PID?

[Bigbirdoffroad]

What is the max temp you have been able to reach with your DBS and PID attachment? I see alot of people start their food in the DBS and finish it in the oven. That's not really an option when I'm camping.

That's the whole reason I got the 6 rack DBS, so I can cook enough food for all 12 people in my camping group. My 2 rack propane unit just didn't do it. I don't have access to an oven while camping.

[devo]

And you call that camping when you have electricity ?  ;D ;D ;D

[Tiny Tim]

Due to the overheat sensor in all of the units, your max temp is around 320, if I'm not mistaken (some sensors will be more sensitive than others).

[muebe]

If you by-pass the sensor you could get higher temps.... but then the question would be how much heat can the Bradley cabinet take before it melts wiring or catches fire ::)

[Toker]

The thermal fuse can take up to 320 but if you do not have a pid and use the DBS, it is better not to go over 280 in case the temp swing get it over 320.

[viper125]

I do think thats a good question. With the bigger element mods to increase preheat time and recovery is it possible the Bradley could crisp at say 350. If it could it would create a whole new dimension in the Bradley? Maybe replacing the sensor with a higher one would accomplish this. Wouldnt be suprised if some one trys it here. Seems like someone on here is always pushing the envelope to the biggest and badest  smoker out there. LOL

[Habanero Smoker]

I do think thats a good question. With the bigger element mods to increase preheat time and recovery is it possible the Bradley could crisp at say 350. If it could it would create a whole new dimension in the Bradley? Maybe replacing the sensor with a higher one would accomplish this. Wouldnt be suprised if some one trys it here. Seems like someone on here is always pushing the envelope to the biggest and badest  smoker out there. LOL

By passing the temperature sensor would be risky. I don't believe the foam insulation they use will take temperatures much higher then 320°F. If you do the second element modification, you will notice that the foam insulation behind the element melts, even with the thermal wool insulation they add in that area.

[Bigbirdoffroad]

Do you think pumping the temp to 320 for the last 15 min would get the skin on chicken ediable?

[crestman]

I'd get the fire going during the last portion of the smoke and once done you'll have some nice coals to work with and crisp everything up, or finish cooking, over the fire. One advantage of camping is the fire.

[Habanero Smoker]

Do you think pumping the temp to 320 for the last 15 min would get the skin on chicken ediable?

After applying the smoke you could crank it up to 320°F until it is finished, but one thing I found out about cranking the the smoker up above 275°F; if you don't have a clean drip pan (V-Pan) the rendered fat and spices that have accumulated on the drip pan may burn and impart a burnt flavor into your food.

You should do a practice run with a small amount of chicken and see how it turns out.

[FLBentRider]

With only the stock 500 watt element and enough food for 12 people, I don't think you are going to get anywhere near 320F.

If you want to cook for that many with the six rack, I would recommend adding a second 500 watt element and a PID.

If this has been mentioned and I missed it my apologies.