6 RACK DIGITAL PROBLEMS

[drdale]

I have two smokers, the older 4 rack model, and the new digital 6 rack model. 
I am very disappointed with the 6 rack model.  All the electronics are great and a big improvement, but they have the same heating element as the smaller one, and it is just not adequate to hold temperature.  I have never been able to get it up to even 200 degrees, even with very little venting. 

I am in Hawaii and it is out of the wind so that is not the issue. 

I basically have abandon using the 6 rack model and just use my older 4 rack model.

Bad design I guess.

[NePaSmoKer]

Check to see if your v-tray is not blocked in the vent slots, i opened mine up some with a screwdriver that solved my heating issue.

GL

nepas  ;D

[brderj]

Oh sweet lord, this is not what I want to hear.... ??? ???

[standles]

As shipped from the factory (ie no adjustments or redneck engineering) I am able to obtain temps at the max of the unit.   I regularly preheat to 260deg and then turn it down to 220 for cooking.   

Best bet is to call BRadley they will make it right or replace the defective part.

Steven

[SKSmoker]

I preheat mine at 320 for 2 hours and it is at that or even more when I am ready to put my food in. I cook at 250F all the time with the stock unit.

[brderj]

drdale and idea why this problem happened yet? 

[Kamanodental]

Aloha Dr Dale

Where are you in Hawaii? Did you get your smoker in Hawaii or the mainland.? I am on Big Is. and I cant find anyone who has the BS here. When I moved back home from the mainland, my smoker cabinet was crushed in shipping. I am looking for another. You know the shipping is a pain in the Okole....

Aloha Nui Loa
Malama Pono

Kamano