Peeling finish/paint after first smoke on brand new smoker??

[Aran33]

Any recommendations as to where I shop for bricks, and any particular kind to look for?  I'm in Calgary so any major hardware chain has a location pretty nearby.

[ragweed]

I just used a brick I had left over from a project I had done.  Any brick that fits should do.

[GusRobin]

A fire brick - one that is made for fireplaces, ovens, etc would probably be best. But I think any brick would do. If not a fire brick I would probably wrap in aluminum foil to keep from getting "brick dust".

[Aran33]

OK, so I spoke with Bradley today and after sending them a couple pictures of the problems with the unit, they quickly told me they would send me a new smoker!  I'm a little blown away to be honest, but very happy.

Has anyone ever had to "Destroy and dispose of" a Bradley smoker? I have to sign a document saying I swear I've destroyed the old unit, and send them pictures, but I wasn't able to get much in the way of details as to what "Destroyed" means other than "making it non-functional".

[GusRobin]

rip the door off --

[Aran33]

rip the door off --

You think that'll do it?

[Habanero Smoker]

I would ask them what they mean. A door can be easily replaced. Destroyed to me would be smashing the cabinet and generator with a sledge hammer. After all usable parts have been salvaged :) If your town or county has an annual cleanup day dispose of it then, to say a few bucks on the disposal.

[Aran33]

I would ask them what they mean. A door can be easily replaced. Destroyed to me would be smashing the cabinet and generator with a sledge hammer. After all usable parts have been salvaged :) If your town or county has an annual cleanup day dispose of it then, to say a few bucks on the disposal.

Well then, to be safe I'll watch Office Space the day before "D-Day" and brush up on my technique.  And maybe prep the neighbours so they don't call the cops.

I may also accidentally leak a few of the post-smash-pre-dump photos to the forums here...

[Habanero Smoker]

Well then, to be safe I'll watch Office Space the day before "D-Day" and brush up on my technique.  And maybe prep the neighbours so they don't call the cops.

I may also accidentally leak a few of the post-smash-pre-dump photos to the forums here...

Salvage first. :)

[Tenpoint5]

I would say to save the element and the cords, along with the S/G and destroy the cabinet myself. Then you have spare parts.

[TedEbear]

Send me the door. 

[Aran33]

I would say to save the element and the cords, along with the S/G and destroy the cabinet myself. Then you have spare parts.

Unfortunately the smoke generator is part of the problem - it has some significant peeling on the finish right above the tray that carries the bisquettes into the smoker...  I've already seen a small sprinkling of black finish flakes on the bisquettes once I pulled it apart, and I don't really wanna eat that  :P

[STLstyle]

You could switch out the old housing if your smoke generator broke.  Inside is the good stuff...

[BoxcarBetts]

Definitely rip out the guts! Spare parts would definitely be a good thing to have. I'll try to give bradley a call too to see if my paint issue is a problem. Mine's definitely not as bad as yours.

[turbo38gn]

  Wow, my SB day is half wrecked... I smoked a big pork shoulder last night, 3rd time ever using my new smoker.. first 2 times were the best pork ribs ever!!! I tasted a little piece I threw on top of the pork after 7hrs of cooking, it was so bitter I still have an after taste after 4hrs.. Looking at the smoker, I noticed the paint all peeled up around the door seal, lots of moisture inside. After finding this thread... no doubt I have the black rain  on it. Looking at the vent, the paint is all lifted...  All in all, I imagine the pork goes in the trash and the smoker is ruined.. hope a call to Bradley takes care of my dilemma. Any help is appreciated.