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The digital temperature control is wonderful, but the power switch for the smoke is problematic. Bradley knows it's a problem, Why haven't they fixed it.
We've probably put about 150 pounds of salmon and easily 600-800 pounds of brisket through it. I've actually had this for nearly two years. In addition to ribs, turkey legs, sausage, potatoes and even eggplant.My one complaint is that the fuse holder broke about a month ago (20 months after I bought it). My wife initially scoffed at my purchase, suggesting it would only be used a couple of times before it was forgotten. However, she's since come around and we use it frequently -- she actually uses it more than I do. I repaired it with a $1.99 fuse holder from Radio Shack and about 15 minutes of labor -- by no means is this a deal-breaker, but at the price they could have sprung for a more durable component.All-in-all the ease of use of this la-z-que is unbeatable. I can put a brisket in before I go to bed, load the feeder tube with pucks, set the temp and know it'll be perfect when I wake up.
I've owned the OBS for about a momth now and have smoked all kinds of meat. I find on the Bradley forum that many who bought the Digital Bradley end up purchasing the Auber PID to override the standard Bradley digital component anyway. True that running this unit would be a bit more expensive than another electric smoker.
I'm able to run it on my deck without worry of torching the house since it cooks with electric element. One last thing.if you're comparing the Original Bradley to the Digital Bradley; buy the Original and purchase the Auber digital PID with it instead of buying the Digital Bradley. It's so simple and easy that I know I will be using it far more frequently than a standard smoker just because it's easy.
But, it's well worth the additional operating cost to be able to run an overnight smoke without having to get up in the middle of the night several times to add wood for smoke or stoke a fire. One of the cons of this product as I was researching it is that you have to buy Bradley's wood chips (biscuits) to use in the feeder mechanism and the cost associated with that. I don't see that as a problem at all since you'd be spending money for charcoal and or standard wood chips anyway.
The Auber digital component is a plug and play digital temp control unit that is much more accurate than what is provided with the Digital Bradley.
It is definatly a lazy mans smoker. If you cant decide on which smoker to buy I suggest this one. I am so glad I did. I have wanted to buy a smoker since last year but could not decide on which one. E A G L E S. I usually have about 8 people over and this will fit enough food to fill us.
The main reason I bought it was for Sunday Footbal games.
I only have had it for a week but I used it 4 times and I love it.
Just preheat it,set the timers, season the meat, put it in the smoker, grab a beer and watch the game.
I originally thought I wanted charcoal, then gas but I decided on the electric.
It is not the cheapest smoker and you do have to buy Bradleys wood chips but you wont be disappointed.
I made Wings and my guests have said that it was the best wings they have ever had.
The meat fell off the bone.
You do not have to check it at all.
Eagles
Yes sometimes a smoker wants high temps. Its effortless with the smallest amount of maintenance so far, just keeping that box clean and free of debris is the most youll have to do. I have one and I love it. This little baby will never do it, not on its own. As for the smoke, the flavor is spot on. When it comes to smoking birds, youll never get the thing up high enough to crisp the skin like a charcoal smoker. But when it comes to cold smoking or smoking at 220ish to 240, this baby cant be beat for the ease of use and perfect meat flavor. If you got the cash pick her up.
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