Still no smoke in 6/2. Is there some problem with production? Beader's rely on this!
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I know, right!! Only other great source I have found is my local Cabelas store....
446493
I was asked to respond to this question as a buyer... of I have no knowledge regarding supplier issues but I do buy from several sources & recommend you search via Google. I am able to purchase at Fish& Tackle suppliers regularly, just looking for the best deal being my criteria.
1589975
I have used mine 3 times so far and had it on for 1/2 hour and there was no smoke. It works great for me.
2155317
I have used my Bradley smoker for a few months and I have not seen any rust on it ANYWHERE. On the inside it is covered with smoke so to see if there is any rust I would have to clean off the smoke first and there is no reason to do that. I doubt if there is any rust under the smoke.
1831198
My best guess is your smoke is not smoke, but dust. If the connections are not tight, a fine dust will escape.
1050629
Sorry Brent I haven't been able to get any smoke out of mine. Sixty years ago when I was 8 I had no problems, but today trains are not near as good as the old metal ones. Sorry.rick
1896253
I suspect there may be a problem with the t-stat or a loose connection in the wiring at the t-stat. It is supposed to handle 3000w @ 240v. They do get warm while in service but I've never had one smoke. I do not have that much load on any of my units but I do have a programable model with 3000w load with no problem. I had two t-stats stacked one above the other and that didn't work because the lower unit gave off enough heat to affect the upper. I relocated one and everything is now find.
1903881
Yes, just keep the temperature below 250. I've noticed if the smoker gets over 250 you will start to see all of the pellets smoldering at one.
1232681
I use my Smokenator in the winter, when the temperature is not far from freezing, and have no problem hitting the required temps (though it takes longer, and the temps go down more every time I open the lid).I would say that it's an issue of air-flow. Make sure the bottom is completely open, and open the top even more. Make sure the ash-trap (no idea what style of bbq you have) is empty as well.Increase the size of the opening on your top vent, every 30 minutes, till you find the setting that lets your bbq go to the desired temperature (and then make a mental note).
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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
2258013
it comes with smoke, we followed directions exactly but the smoke feature never worked
675529
I've had this for about 20 days now and made around 500 cigarettes with it. I haven't come across this problem on a consistent basis yet, but I do know the tightness has to do with how much tobacco is packed. Also have you check the inside? The rubber mat on the bottom comes off easy and you might have tobacco jamming something up. Is it tight to pull when no tobacco is in it? If you pull off the mat and clean, be careful of sharp edges.
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It does the same for me as well. Since I use it nearly daily it isn't as much of a problem for me. I find that I have to fill it weekly to get consistent fire. I'm sure the environment you store it in will effect the evaporation as well, I'm currently experimenting with this as I store both my Zippos and my misc pipe/cigar tools in a small sealed kitchen jar my wife donated to the cause. So far good results.
2217199
No I'm not getting any sparks, but I haven't cut metal yet. There should be no sparks with wood.
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I had this problem. I sent it back to BernzMatic. They showed me how the heat was forced back down the feed pipe and had cooked the insulation off the wire. If you use it without causing back pressure it will last a long time. If you take the brass end off the feed pipe you can see the end of the wire. You will see that there is no spark. BernzoMatic replaced it for free even though it was out of warranty. The directions state that the torch needs to be taken off the bottle when not in use. They said this is another common problem that causes the torch to not light even with another ignition source. There are no replacement parts nor safe way to fix it. I had this problem. I sent it back to BernzMatic. They showed me how the heat was forced back down the feed pipe and had cooked the insulation off the wire. If you use it without causing back pressure it will last a long time. If you take the brass end off the feed pipe you can see the end of the wire. You will see that there is no spark. BernzoMatic replaced it for free even though it was out of warranty. The directions state that the torch needs to be taken off the bottle when not in use. They said this is another common problem that causes the torch to not light even with another... » Read More I had this problem. I sent it back to BernzMatic. They showed me how the heat was forced back down the feed pipe and had cooked the insulation off the wire. If you use it without causing back pressure it will last a long time. If you take the brass end off the feed pipe you can see the end of the wire. You will see that there is no spark. BernzoMatic replaced it for free even though it was out of warranty. The directions state that the torch needs to be taken off the bottle when not in use. They said this is another common problem that causes the torch to not light even with another ignition source. There are no replacement parts nor safe way to fix it. « Show Less
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Not something I had happen; follow the instructions to season it- should help. Burned clean and left very little behind besides the normal effects of being a smoke box- some discoloration on the walls etc but thats what I'd expect
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Same with mine, unless it is a sunny day. I've used towels over the top where there are gaps between the smoker and lid. That helps some, also.
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Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your... » Read More Based on my experience with the product, I suspect that the review you reference was done by someone who either had a defective unit (I don't know how good their quality control is, or who didn't ensure that the seal was tight before starting smoking. Mine arrives with a fairly loose fit between the lid and the pan, but I followed the instructions in the instruction manual and I haven't had any problems with too much smoke escaping. Some escapes, certainly, but not enough to result in anything more than a slight smell of smoke (which I don't mind). Keeping a window open nearby (if your local weather allows it) should eliminate that problem entirely. « Show Less