Digital smoker

[Ken C.]

...just wondering, how long have you had your digital smoker...??

[Smoker John]

Going on 3 years, no mods

[RAF128]

Have had mine for three years.  6 rack. Only added a PID.  Make a lot of sausage. 

[tskeeter]

I'm starting into three years.

I'm thinking this thing ought to run for years and years.

[NorthShoreMN]

4 years ,original no problems other than door hinges
Which were replaced with 30" hinge.

[Saber 4]

Mine's going on a year, no mods, no problems, lot's of smokes through it.

[Toker]

I have too many here (won't tell you how many because you will think I'M crazy :) ) but my older is a 2007 and still doing great.

[ragweed]

Mine's not a digi (OBS) but I've had it since 2008.

[KyNola]

2007-no issues, same element.

[hutcho]

2-3 years.  Bought it used though so it may have more years on it.  No issues so far.  Running PID, dual elements, have a fan uninstalled and an  a maze n smoker on the way....

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2

[CoreyMac]

Digital 4 rack here, 4 yrs. Same element, cold smoke adapter. I just got a PID last month. No problems ever.

Corey

[Caneyscud]

2008 - no problems at all - and no mods.

[Maximus1959]

Smoker #1
Mid Oct 2013 - Died during the 6th time using it. Exchanged at Cabela's for another. 6 rack

Smoker #2
Mid January 2014 - Died during the 3rd time using it. Bradley sent me another one for free. 6 rack

Smoker #3
Received it in March 2014 - I have used it twice. 6 rack

Personally; I would never purchase another Bradley product. I live in Washington State (Seattle area). I believe the moisture (rain) is a major factor when using a Bradley. I cook in my garage with the garage door half open. It is the only way I can use it. When I cook outside on a clear day (no rain 45-65 degrees outside temp); the Seattle moisture in the air affects the smoker performance. I find my units cannot reach temperature. Cook times take way to long. Something that should take 8 hours in Texas, will take 14-16 hours where I live. I have read too many negative comments about Bradley units on this forum. If I am spending $600 plus the cost of the consumables; I should not have to add heating elements, etc. I feel like I should be able to cook with confidence and feel like my unit is reliable. These units are incredibly sensitive. I thought the Bradley was designed as a simple solution to produce good quality smoked food, with little hassle. IMO- These units are a total hassle to use, and need constant monitoring and cooking technique.

I'm going to sell my on Craigslist and buy a Traeger by Summer. If anyone is interested in purchasing mine; please give send me a message. I think their CRAP!

[KyNola]

Smoker #1
Mid Oct 2013 - Died during the 6th time using it. Exchanged at Cabela's for another. 6 rack

Smoker #2
Mid January 2014 - Died during the 3rd time using it. Bradley sent me another one for free. 6 rack

Smoker #3
Received it in March 2014 - I have used it twice. 6 rack

Personally; I would never purchase another Bradley product. I live in Washington State (Seattle area). I believe the moisture (rain) is a major factor when using a Bradley. I cook in my garage with the garage door half open. It is the only way I can use it. When I cook outside on a clear day (no rain 45-65 degrees outside temp); the Seattle moisture in the air affects the smoker performance. I find my units cannot reach temperature. Cook times take way to long. Something that should take 8 hours in Texas, will take 14-16 hours where I live. I have read too many negative comments about Bradley units on this forum. If I am spending $600 plus the cost of the consumables; I should not have to add heating elements, etc. I feel like I should be able to cook with confidence and feel like my unit is reliable. These units are incredibly sensitive. I thought the Bradley was designed as a simple solution to produce good quality smoked food, with little hassle. IMO- These units are a total hassle to use, and need constant monitoring and cooking technique.

I'm going to sell my on Craigslist and buy a Traeger by Summer. If anyone is interested in purchasing mine; please give send me a message. I think their CRAP!

I'm sorry that you had trouble with your Bradley smoker and I guess I can understand why you think they're crap but in fairness and full disclosure, isn't smoker #2 the one that you had a grease fire in, burned up the interior, melted the door seal, ruined your beef tenderloin and Bradley promptly replaced your smoker for you?

[NePaSmoKer]

Maybe you need to address Bradley directly instead of negativity on their forum? Stuff like this will get our forum shut down

IMHO 95% of the hassles are from users not knowing how the Bradley operates.