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[Klondikesmoker]

Hi again

I pick up my BDS today.  I have already ordered the Auber PID should bed here in a couple of weeks, (those mules from the US are slow).  

Which temperature probe should I get, I have narrowed it down to the ET-7 or ET-73.  I am leaning towards the -7 as I can use one of the temp probes for tower temp OR for two meats if I wish, nice to have options.

Are the high temp screens really necessary?  I believe the high temp screens Yard and Pool have would be a good choice.  I will also be ordering some bubba pucks from Y&P.

Is a Circulation fan needed for jerky and sausage?  I will be doing ALOT of sticks and smokies.  This is really the reason for getting the smoker but now I see all the other benefits.   I will be putting in an overhead fan to draw the smoke out of my garage and wonder if that would help in the circulation?


I also need a stuffer and will probably order the LEM 5lb unless someone has better idea.  I really like the metal gears and think this is the way to go.  I see metal tubes for stuffing are offered in several places.  Do they really make a big difference or are the plastic ones that come with the unit okay?

Quarlow already suggested bricks so I will pick them up today.  

Anything else you can think of that I might need to get started on smoking jerky and sausage?

On last thing is NePaSmoker.... Jack from Pool and Yard?

Klondikesmoker

[Quarlow]

Sweet KS. As for the thermos I was under the impression that the ET-73 was a multi probe thermo. I will have to look at that again, but the wireless is sure nice to have. I have a Presidents Choice wireless and It is great to be able to do stuff around the house and yard and keep an eye on the temps.
The high temp jerky screens are on my list for sure. As for the fan, you don't need it for jerky just remember to rotate your screens. My brother makes jerky all the time and he gets no complaints. As for sausage I can't say if it is an asset to that.
And the stuffers, Well maybe Nepas will be along soon or CRG or someone I can't help you with that.
Good luck

[KevinG]

I bought both, and I've only used the ET-73 as I just got them, but reading the ET-7 directions it appears that although there is no way to clamp the TC to the rack that it could be used to monitor the chamber temp if you don't want to stick it in a different piece of meat. I'm actually kind of thinking that the ET-7 is better than the ET-73 because it appears to have an easier method of selecting Beef/Poultry/Veal/Lamb/Pork. Just select the type and select the desired taste (well done, medium, m rare, rare). It also lets you deviate from those settings as well if you want some specific temperature. It has a timer just like the ET-73 also.

[aces-n-eights]

I'll chime in on the Maverick choice...  I have the ET-7 and like it because it has two meat probes.  The ET-73 has a meat probe and a cabinet temp probe.  The thing i like about the -7 is that i can use the "second" meat probe as either a meat probe or a cabinet temp probe - yes, it is nice to have an option.  I use mine primarily to monitor one meat and the cabinet temps, but it's nice to be able to monitor two lumps of meat if i want.

The high temps screens are next on my list...  I think they would be a real nice addition to anyone's Bradley setup.

[KevinG]

I haven't heard about the high temp screens, what are they and why do you use them?

[Quarlow]

The way some of the guys on here use their cabinet temp probe is to hang 2 paperclips under the bottom rack or whichever rack is lowest with meat on it and then slid the probe into the clips so it is cradled just under the rack. That gives them a good idea of the temp hitting the food.

[KyNola]

Kevin,
The high temp screens are designed to make jerky on but I use them any time I'm smoking something.  They fit the Bradley racks perfectly and nothing sticks to them, making clean up a breeze.  I even use them in my Traeger as they will handle temps up to 500 degrees.

Bryan at Yard & Pool carries them and for whoever asked, NePaS is not Jack at Y&P.

KyNola

[FLBentRider]

The Hi-temp screens are good for two things:

1. small stuff - like almonds - won't fall through the holes.

2. They are like a Mafia Don - nothing sticks to them - you don't need them if you don't mind stuff sticking to your racks.

[Tenpoint5]

No nepas is not from Yard and Pool Neither is Jack. Begolf25 is from Yard and Pool AKA: Brian at Yard and Pool

[KevinG]

Kevin,
The high temp screens are designed to make jerky on but I use them any time I'm smoking something.  They fit the Bradley racks perfectly and nothing sticks to them, making clean up a breeze.  I even use them in my Traeger as they will handle temps up to 500 degrees.

Bryan at Yard & Pool carries them and for whoever asked, NePaS is not Jack at Y&P.

KyNola

Thanks, I do have the jerky racks, but never heard them called high temp racks before. Thought maybe I had more goodies I needed to invest in.

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Kevin,
The high temp screens are designed to make jerky on but I use them any time I'm smoking something.  They fit the Bradley racks perfectly and nothing sticks to them, making clean up a breeze.  I even use them in my Traeger as they will handle temps up to 500 degrees.

Bryan at Yard & Pool carries them and for whoever asked, NePaS is not Jack at Y&P.

KyNola

Thanks, I do have the jerky racks, but never heard them called high temp racks before. Thought maybe I had more goodies I needed to invest in.

You do need more goodies Kevin. The hi temp screens are different than the jerky racks. Smaller holes for one thing, they are a flat sheet that fits into the Bradley racks. Here's a direct link to them. Hi-Temp Screens