heard from a friend it is hard to keep the temp where you want it if there is wind, how do you get aroud this prob?
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Move the smoker to the downwind side of the house. I found a place behind my house where the wind doesn't affect it.
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1. Install a PID Temperature control device from Auber Instruments for about $125. Install a 900 w heater for about $50. Install a fan for about $40. 2. Another way is to buy the dust cover for the Bradley. Cut a hole on top so the exhaust smoke can get out. The cover slips off and on with ease when you want to get into the smoker. 3. What I also did was use a 10X20 canvas garage that was shortened to a 10X14 as a wind break for the smoker. I also have a fermentation chamber (temperature and humidity controlled) and cheese cave (temperature and humidity controlled) located in this shelter also. 1. Install a PID Temperature control device from Auber Instruments for about $125. Install a 900 w heater for about $50. Install a fan for about $40. 2. Another way is to buy the dust cover for the Bradley. Cut a hole on top so the exhaust smoke can get out. The cover slips off and on with ease when you want to get into the smoker. 3. What I also did was use a 10X20 canvas garage that was shortened to a 10X14 as a wind break for the smoker. I also have a fermentation chamber (temperature and humidity controlled) and cheese cave (temperature and humidity controlled) located in this shelter... » Read More 1. Install a PID Temperature control device from Auber Instruments for about $125. Install a 900 w heater for about $50. Install a fan for about $40. 2. Another way is to buy the dust cover for the Bradley. Cut a hole on top so the exhaust smoke can get out. The cover slips off and on with ease when you want to get into the smoker. 3. What I also did was use a 10X20 canvas garage that was shortened to a 10X14 as a wind break for the smoker. I also have a fermentation chamber (temperature and humidity controlled) and cheese cave (temperature and humidity controlled) located in this shelter also. « Show Less
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I added a second heating element right from the git go! I read the Bradley forum for quite some time and got some really great info there. I have also constructed a "shed" on my deck to enclose my smoker. It is mostly for weather protection, and less so to block wind. By installing the second element, getting the smoker "back up to heat" after opening the door, occurs in a blink of an eye! Hope this helps.
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Hi Lindsey, I keep my smoker in a storage shed. It eliminates the wind, and your temp will remain constant. Also remember, the air flow limiter on the top should not be kept wide open. This will cause a a large airflow and your internal temp will be affected. Experience will drive how much air flow you allow, and what level of smoke you will get. Good luck. Love my Bradley
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With any smoker, weather does affect the temperature. I would not necessarily say wind, but if the temperature outside feels chilly, you just have to adjust your mindset that it will take a bit longer, maybe 30 minutes, maybe longer, really depends. We would just watch the display alot and try to put it in an area that is not wide open, like we used ours next to our outside grill/built in table entertaining area. Hope that helps!
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That is true of any outdoor heating product! Best to find some protection - e.g., next to a wall or other large object. But I have found the new digital system to be quite effective so far, in the few occasions since I bought it. It is much better than the old, non-digital version.
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This is true. We have had the smoker for about 6 years. We open our garage door and set the Bradley just inside the opening, out of the wind. Then the garage smells like smoked meat when we are done. We don't mind, but others may.
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It is hard to keep temp where you want it with wind. For me my house block most the wind most of the time so its only a occasional problem. I guess it depends on where you put it how much of a problem the wind may be.
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Can't because the heating element is only 600. And, it is impossible to use in cold weather
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My smoker sets in my tractor shed which has three open sides and I don' seem to have any problems. Perhaps the one closed side does the trick. I just finished smokind venison bologna and the average temp was in the low twenties
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You can increase the air flow by blocking off 2 of the ports. This might help. I have never used a thermometer to check temp but it never got hot just a good warm temp. The only time I had a problem was with my grand sons but he was in the water. It took 3 cycles.
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Unfortunately mine is under an awning so I don't have to worry. I think I would try putting a towel on top on the days that it is going to be very sunny.
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If the wind is not blowing you can, otherwise its gonna be swept in the direction the wind is blowing. You can't even fly them under a ceiling fan running on low or over the vents of your heat pump and it interferes with them. If you want to fly one outdoors you will have to get one a little bigger, we only have the small ones right now. A friend of mine flew his outside a couple times in the summer and he ended up getting it out of a tree once, the second time he flew it outside, he had to climb on top of the house to get it because of a breeze blowing. He never mentioned the sun interfering with it at all either. If the wind is not blowing you can, otherwise its gonna be swept in the direction the wind is blowing. You can't even fly them under a ceiling fan running on low or over the vents of your heat pump and it interferes with them. If you want to fly one outdoors you will have to get one a little bigger, we only have the small ones right now. A friend of mine flew his outside a couple times in the summer and he ended up getting it out of a tree once, the second time he flew it outside, he had to climb on top of the house to get it because of a breeze blowing. He never mentioned the sun... » Read More If the wind is not blowing you can, otherwise its gonna be swept in the direction the wind is blowing. You can't even fly them under a ceiling fan running on low or over the vents of your heat pump and it interferes with them. If you want to fly one outdoors you will have to get one a little bigger, we only have the small ones right now. A friend of mine flew his outside a couple times in the summer and he ended up getting it out of a tree once, the second time he flew it outside, he had to climb on top of the house to get it because of a breeze blowing. He never mentioned the sun interfering with it at all either. « Show Less
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Turn up the heat... It sounds like its not hot enough... I run mine as hot as I can get it.
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My only suggestion would be to close the vents more to keep the heat in. Make sure you do not open the smoker either. Was it in a breeze? These are the only things I can suggest. Link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Z_TUmUZb8&list;=PLac9Z7pi1Oitbb6OQGvAR6kCpJ3vzXq3E
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If you want to hold the temperature constant, press the "hold" button. Then you can press the gray arrow up or down buttons to raise or lower the tempature. Hope this helps!!
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I would not put it outside but keep its size under control and keep it inside. My outside temp. is 8F at this point.
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It's impervious to the weather. If you use the clamps that are provided with it, there is no concern for the wind.
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If your using it for a car you can lengthen the wires and run it somewhere that not a lot of wind will hit it while drivimg but sunlight can still hit it so you get more of a real feel of the outside temperature. I understsnd that can be a dificult task so you have to get creative and ask your friends opinions on it as well. I used this for my street bike and attatched the outside air temp to the top of my forks on my handle bars so that way it was protected by my farings from wind but the sunlight still hits it.
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I've noticed that if the water gets to low the temp won,t stay put. Also unhooked the propane tank thinking it was empty, screwed it back it and the temp shot up. Maybe an air lock of some kind. Hope this helps. We really like it.
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If it is a window unit and you can easily get to the outside of it securely tape it to the area where the air blows out for a month. Have it set for 10 second interval recordings. Remove it and see the actual times and length of times the temperature rises.
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I had that problem with my Motorhome on the beach in terrible winds. I bought a webbed strap and attached it to the door. At least with it it would not get away from me. I attached it at the lock. I loosened the srews of the lock and slipped the strap under it and tightened it back up. I place the hemmed edge under the lock. The strap I bought at Walmart for $2.
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I used water instead. It is much easier and does the trick. Don't fill it completely full. Leave a little room for expansion. I have had temps down to -22F and it is still with the original water from years ago. I have had extremely high winds as well.
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I've used mine lakeside where it was fairly windy, but you need to be sure to stake out the guy wires. You can add weight straight down from the corners, too, such as bungee to your cooler,etc.
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You have to have the exhaust hose vented out a window. Otherwise you are defeating the purpose of cool air and the hot exhaust.
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I have found the outside temperature affects it. Try adjusting your vents and place the grill vents towards the prevailing winds.