Bisquette Advance Problem

[Habanero Smoker]

This morning I was using my BS for the third time. When I got it up to the desired temperature, I put the bisquettes in the feeder and pressed the advance button to advance the first bisquette to the heating element. I then went to place a 6# Boston Butt in the smoker, when I realized that the smoke generator was advancing one bisquette after another. I lost five bisquettes before I could react. I recalled reading about this problem on this board. Taking Kirks advice, I took the cover off the smoke generator, but everything was clean, and nothing was blocking the mechanism. After about 20 minutes of trying to figure out what was going on, I heard a click. The click was the advance button moving back into the off position. For some reason, the advance button occassionally sticks. Has anyone else had this problem; if so have you solved the problem and how did you solve it. The button is clean and the gasket around the button also appears to be clean.

[Chez Bubba]

Hothead,

I would suggest that the friction on the button is keeping the unit cycling. My immediate suggestion would be spray a little bit of Pam on it & work it back & forth.

If that doesn't do it, call Bradley & they'll send you a replacement, tootsweet, no charge.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

[n/a]

I have several smokers, and just purchased the bradley.  I works very well, but I dont notice the pink or purple smoke ring like with my other smokers.  Is this common because of the cleaner smoke, or am I not doing something right.

Thanks

[Smalls]

There is a thread on this site that explains the smoke ring phenomenon.  It seems that smoke rings are caused mostly by using a cure on your meat, not from the smoke itself.  I wish I remembered where it is located.  If I find it I'll let you know.

[Habanero Smoker]

I'm still having problems with the advance button sticking, but it is easily corrected. I have to watch if the button is sticking, and if it does, then their is still enough of the button sticking out that I can pull it out the rest of the way. It seems to only occurr if the ambient temperature falls below 60. I can't find any smoke residue on it, so I'm not quite sure what is causing the problem. I'm reluctant to use a vegetable base oil to lubricate. I used a vegetable base oil to lubricate something a few years ago, and learned that those type of oils gum up after awhile. I'll just maintain long finger nails on my right hand.[|)]

[SmokeRules]

Hi HS.

You might want to try a graphite-based lubricant. These are designed specifically not to gum up. Comes in a spray can and should be available in your local hardware store. I use it on my home gym equipment -- it was the only thing recommended by the mfgr.

[Habanero Smoker]

Great idea! I already have some graphite. The kind I have is in a plastic squeeze tube. I use it in the winter to keep locks from freezing up. This is one lubricant that I can safely use, and not have to worry about any odors contaminating the taste of food.

Thanks

[nsxbill]

Radio Shack used to sell a spray lubricant that is safe to use when cleaning electronics.  High pressure spray lubes and cleans contacts.  Don't know if graphite and electrical contacts are compatible.

Bill