Bradley Smoker FAQ's - Answers
Submitted by: Habanero Smoker
Q. Why are the bisquettes continuously feeding, and just being dumped into the water bowl?
A. If you have the original model, first check to make sure the advance button is not stuck (for more information click on the following link How do I stop my puck advance button from getting stuck, and is dumping pucks into the water bowl?
Continuous feed of bisquettes can be caused by a problem with the micro switch. The micro switch is the connection between the motor arm and the micro switch box. It controls the off power of the motor which feeds and pushes the bisquettes. If there are loose or disconnected wires the arm will depress the switch, but the motor will keep running and continue to feed bisquettes.
Please open the generator, and take a look at that switch which is going to be a gray rectangle shaped switch; first make sure that all wires to the switch box are connected, secondly makes sure nothing is blocking that switch and the arm. If the wires appear to be plugged in, disconnect and reconnect the connections to make sure they are secure. In some cases it may be required to loosen the motor mount nuts, so that the motor can be readjusted so the drive arm makes better contact with the micro switch. While you are inspecting the micro switch, this would be a good time to clean it with an electrical contact cleaner.
