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Default Thoughts on Bradley Smoker

OK, thanks for the insights. If the Bradley thermostat is actually
accurate, +/- 5 degrees around a set point seems quite good.

I don't know whether the Guru's even have that sort of responsiveness,
given that they originally were set up to drive fans that provided draft
for wood/charcoal heat sources. In any event, they do provide the
unique cooking temperature ramping control, which I was surprised to
learn that the "digital" Bradley did not include.

Do you happen to know offhand whether the Power Raptor also powers the
Guru Competitor, or do you still have to use the wall wart power supply?

BTW, the phrase in your post, "a lot tighter control of the temperature
in the hood" made me visualize something a gang detail detective in Los
Angeles might say. In a previous barbecue incarnation, did you perhaps
burn "logz" or "stickz" to get the requisite heat in the hood? ;-)

Bob
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In article >,
says...
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> I believe you are correct. I think that the on/off cycle is switched as
> a function of the temperature inputs, and thus is "proportional," so to
> speak. Rather than heating up until a temp is reached, then allowing
> the hood to cool down until more heat is needed, the Power Raptor
> switches on (or off) more or less frequently, depending on the need for
> heat. It's an on/off equivalent of a rheostat, so to speak. That should
> give a lot tighter control of the temperature in the hood. With the
> Digital Bradley controls alone, I generally see about +- 5f swing around
> the setpoint. That's no big deal, but what the heck. <grin>
>
> I'm sure that I could also build something that would work, but having
> no parts on hand, I'd have to locate and purchase everything. To me, if
> someone has already built what I (think I) want and it's not
> unreasonably priced, I'll just get it and be happy.
>
> Nonny
>