Why does the Jim Beam edition get so much higher rating than the non-Jim Beam edition of the Bradley smoker?
992436
there is not a difference they are the same, but have had one for 1 1/2 years no issues
651324
http://www.yardandpool.com/bradley-smoker-replacement-smoke-generator-feeder-tube
458628
I'm looking to buy one. Such a good question but no one seems to know the answer. :(update: I think they are the same except one is more cheaply built. But which one?? Who knows...could be the higher priced one!
1104606
Hey there! I still consider myself a beginner in this smoking arena, and still experimenting. But YES! The Bradley performs optimally. I haven't cooked salmon right yet, but on my tri-tip, brisket, and st louis spare ribs, the bark produced was MOUTH WATERING. If you are already an experienced smoker - and I am not - you will be able to produce great bark. I like the bisquette for the Bradley too. They do each burn for about 20-minutes as reported. Overall, a great experience. I will add I have the Weber Genesis propane grill. Weber makes an excellent product. So, it really boils down to personal preference, but the Bradley allows me to "set it and forget it" until it's time to eat! Hey there! I still consider myself a beginner in this smoking arena, and still experimenting. But YES! The Bradley performs optimally. I haven't cooked salmon right yet, but on my tri-tip, brisket, and st louis spare ribs, the bark produced was MOUTH WATERING. If you are already an experienced smoker - and I am not - you will be able to produce great bark. I like the bisquette for the Bradley too. They do each burn for about 20-minutes as reported. Overall, a great experience. I will add I have the Weber Genesis propane grill. Weber makes an excellent product. So, it really boils down to... » Read More Hey there! I still consider myself a beginner in this smoking arena, and still experimenting. But YES! The Bradley performs optimally. I haven't cooked salmon right yet, but on my tri-tip, brisket, and st louis spare ribs, the bark produced was MOUTH WATERING. If you are already an experienced smoker - and I am not - you will be able to produce great bark. I like the bisquette for the Bradley too. They do each burn for about 20-minutes as reported. Overall, a great experience. I will add I have the Weber Genesis propane grill. Weber makes an excellent product. So, it really boils down to personal preference, but the Bradley allows me to "set it and forget it" until it's time to eat! « Show Less
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Supply and demand. I'm guessing they have a large stock of yellow boards that aren't selling as well as the other ones so they've adjusted pricing accordingly. Amazon will charge what people are are willing to pay. Less people want yellow so it's cheaper. It's the same board and it rides just fine.
1689919
The one I ordered was smoke. They have both options though so order accordingly.
355318
While building vacuum it is a bit louder and for longer, then while vacuum is built they seem to be about the same. Also, knotty has a great video showing the differences on YouTube . Smoke output is about the same between the two.
1355138
I believe it is. There are basically two types of Bradley Smokers. Digital and analog. The only other differences are the size of the cabinet and included accessories.
1583703
Sorry my mistake this is similar model and picture but it's not Cree. Cree chip is $50 more on price thanks
150161
i ordered the 600 but when i called to complain about something, they told me that i was supposed to get the 420 but they, for some reason, decided to upgrade me to 600. i guess it was their way making it sound like i was getting more than i paid for. also, watch out for the number of LED lights (for night vision). if you place an order, remember what it was for so that, if you call to complain, you have the right info.
1803151
The rated lumans are the same for both versions but the new version using the special gas instead of the coating has a slightly shorter rated lifespan and is less expensive to produce. I couldn't find a direct comparison or actual tests on the usual forums.
993165
You have to use the pressed wood biscuits. They are more expensive than regular chips. Also want to warn you to research the product quality of Bradley Smokers. Mine broke after three weeks and Bradley voded my warranty because I didn't have the original box it came in. There are multiple stories online about Bradley Smokers breaking down within a couple of months.
904656
Don't know. It says Perform Better because maybe that's the company that distributes it. Different companies distribute and ship. I love mine! It's the small stick, the Travel Stick.
1855051
I have an Oklahoma joe offset smoker. once I applied the gasket temp and smoke retention was so much better. best money I spent.
805007
Thanks for tipping me off that Hasbro now markets Cariboo! I was searching all over for it around Christmas time and couldn't figure out what had happened to it. It looks as if Hasbro has Hullaballoo, too, which I understand is now better (level/speed adjustable) than when I bought one a couple years ago. On the amazon reviews here some people complain about the durability of the Cariboo Hasbro cards, so maybe that's the kind of difference we would see between the two sets.
1073210
I think it's just a name change for the newer version, I have three other SureFire's an this is the best of all of them. You can't go wrong with this one !
1355140
I'm not sure but I recommend you research the quality of the Bradley products. I bought a smoker in August and it worked for just over two weeks before the internal switch broke. Dealing with Bradley customer service was incredibly frustrating and they told me to fix the product myself and sent me the wrong set of instructions on how to do it. They identified a number of known issues with there products and don't back the warranty.