Bradley BS1019 Professional Grade Smoker

[TMB]

Just took a look at https://www.bradleysmoker.com and found nothing about it.  Not even a press release announcing it.  I found that odd with the estimated release date just 2 weeks away.

Just building up for the BIG day

[Edward176]

Anyone seen or heard if Bradley is still planning on releasing this big bad boy? Any ETA?

[Toker]

On the Facebook page, they said tentatively end of July but date can still change.

[manxman]

Interesting project but given Bradley first indicated a May then July release date, possibly longer, suggests a few teething problems? As others have said earlier I would be waiting a while once they are released to give them a chance to iron out the inevitable post release issues as well.

Conversely no doubt there will people who want be be the first to buy, I wish you luck and look forward to your posts and feedback. 

[drdale]

Does anyone know if the upgraded 1000 w heater is available so I can upgrade my old 6 rack smoker?  I have a PID on my 500 w single heater model and it never gets up to heat.

[jpowers40828]

Why not just add a second 500w heating element?

[Toker]

Not available before end of July

[henninge]

Direct from Bradley:  "Thank you for contacting Bradley Smoker. The BS1019 will not be available until September at the earliest."

[Toker]

What a downer [emoji20]

[Habanero Smoker]

I wonder what the issue(s) is/are? Hopefully they decided to incorporate wi-fi, and this is the reason it is taking longer. But it is more likely a mechanical problem. I still think it was a mistake for Bradley to build in the smoke generator into the cabinet. It may make it look more modern, but may also increase the mechanical issues.

[Toker]

Habs, wifi is really unlikely. Last time I talked with a Bradley rep, the said they’ve chooses Bluetooth over WiFi for security reasons.

[Habanero Smoker]

Thanks for the update. Their reason about security sound fishy to me. Yes, security may be a problem, but there are so many companies using wi-fi home networks without major security problems. I have two devices that not only use my home network, but those companies have their own server that you can connect to, or have to connect to. Once I connect to the company server, as long as my phone stays connected to a wi-fi source, I can go down to the mall do my shopping, and still control my device. Safety and liability would be a more reasonable concern. They may not want someone to be too far away, while monitoring their smoker.

I do have to say it is a nice looking smoker.

[Toker]

My pid is WiFi man so I sure know what you’re talking about [emoji16]

[henninge]

Habs, wifi is really unlikely. Last time I talked with a Bradley rep, the said they’ve chooses Bluetooth over WiFi for security reasons.

I should have wifi. Period. No excuses. Firstly, a wifi Bluetooth chip cost is almost the same. Secondly - if this is a security issue, then it is the homeowners WIFI security issue and having a smoker attached to it is the least of their concerns.

[Edward176]

Anyone seen this big bad smoker yet? Any idea if you can cold smoke with it? Any idea when it'll be on sale and how much?