On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:13:54 -0700, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote:

>modom (palindrome guy) wrote:
>> Anybody have experience and opinions about these?
>> http://www.bradleysmoker.com/main-pa...=products.html
>
>As someone who has used virtually every bbq pit out there, including
>commercial pits, I honestly don't like the Bradely. A number of folks who
>have used them have ended up selling them.
>
>You are stuck with their proprietary 'biscuits' as fuel. The biscuits are
>expensive, and have been the source of numerous problems. They must be
>carefully stored. If they swell due to humidity, or if the have sawdust or
>chips stuck to them, etc. they can get stuck in the feeder. They are sold
>as a 'set and forget' machine, but they only hold eight hours worth of
>biscuits; not sufficient for the typical sized pork butt or briskets.
>
>I also find that they tend not to be as consistent as one would think it
>would be about the bbq it produces. If not monitored closely, sometimes the
>smoke flavoring is non-existent, at other times it can be overpowering. It
>needs to be watched in order to get it to perform its best, which takes away
>from one of the major selling points.
>
>As with any device, there are fanatic Bradely proponents. They are
>enthusiastic about the machine.
>
>But for me, the Bradely is too gimicky for my taste. It is too expensive to
>run compared to a WSM, and it really isn't much more convenient. It is too
>prone to potential problems and inconsistent cooking to make me feel
>comfortable about leaving it alone during cooking.

I appreciate your advice, Dave. It's obvious you know a lot about the
subject. Thanks.
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modom

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