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Maldives, Malé
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Review on Bradley Smokers Replacement 2 625 14 5 Inch by Cody Michels

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Keep 'em smoking in spares

So I guess I'm unlucky that the heating element failed in a meager 20 smokers. Maybe the carrier dropped it and this treat broke. Then I opened the back to see if anything was dangling: nada and everything is held in place by a 2 inch thick sheet of insulating styrofoam, nothing moves. The scheme is simple, and everything points to a point; It's not like this. Then I read about the experiences of Bradley smoker owners and their spirited heating elements. When I saw a soul with a swollen stomach after a few uses, I decided I was lucky. Then it looks like those items aren't going to last long anyway, so I've resigned myself to visiting Revane for a replacement. Raven passes. This heat bar works and is a lifesaver. I used my grill to cook and finish the treats I smoked in my Bradley Smoker because without the heating rod it would take half an hour to heat up to 135 degrees and that's all in the smoker. After a couple of hours, for taste, you need to cook a delicacy on the grill. So back to normal operation, set the temperature and off you go. Just make sure you get into the habit of washing with hot water and foam, as real heat will cause smoke residue to burn onto the surface. If you just let all that residue and accumulated juices and fats build up there, it's combustible with enough slop and you get a detonation-like effect. Yes, the Bradley Smoker, as I found by digging through its innards, is very well insulated, double walled and easy to "fix". With all this hidden design, it can not only reach the temperature but also keep it stable. So I support the suggestion of getting a spare heating rod, other smokers agree as long as you have heat.

Pros
  • Feels good
Cons
  • Not the best