Any problems with the smoker getting wet? I am just afraid of a rain shower short circuiting the whole thing.
169456
I have had mine rained on a few times with no problems. Although its not recommended to leave out in the rain. Hope this help! P.S. this is the best smoker I have ever had!!
169457
I've used mine in the rain many times, never an issue. The unit uses the ground pin on the outlet and has a breaker. I think they kept safety in mind with outdoor use.
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Get the cover and you shouldn't have any issues. I have mine outside year round with the cover and a slight overhang from my roof.
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we were told that you have to keep it covered and not let the bowl get wet. However it was a bit of a challenge to light for the first time. We called Blue Rhino and they walked us through it. It has a safety mechanism and if you don't get it light initially it forms a vapor lock. It's worth giving them a call. they have an 800 phone number. After that we love it! and have had lots of compliments :)good luck
758324
inspect wiring for damage,make sure it didnt pull wire off of humidistat,and if water line isnt kinked or broken it should be okay
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I too, saw the "E2" warning. I unplugged it and cleaned it, to try again. Well, that's when it happened!! Unplug it, carefully place it back in the box, and send it back! Mine got so hot, it almost melted the counter top. (it did melt part of the smoker!) Send it back! Take no chances.
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No....I have not had any problems of that nature with mine. But at the end of the day you should be extremely careful when mixing electricity and water anyways. After each and every use of mine, I follow the directions and make sure that it has drained completely and is pretty dry before repacking it into the box for my next use. If you do that, I think you'll be safe with any particular one that you choose to use. Good luck!
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It's an outdoor grill, so smoking shouldn't be a problem. You can't use it indoors, obviously.
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I have never had a problem with mine and it gets a workout with a cigarette smoker and a cat. I find it to be a good product for the money. I got mine when this one first came out.
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Hi, good question because I wondered that myself. The water helps keep the smoke to a minimum. I tried cooking some steaks with no water and the smoke was too much. The water is not intended to steam the food but there is some moisture but doesn't seem to effect it negatively. I had a Foreman grill before this one and I prefer this one. The moisture from the food can drain off somewhat because there are holes in the grill which helps get a deeper grill line. Once you flip the food it doesn't get quite as dark but it works good. I wish they made these more powerful but this is the best grill I have had so far for indoor grilling. Hi, good question because I wondered that myself. The water helps keep the smoke to a minimum. I tried cooking some steaks with no water and the smoke was too much. The water is not intended to steam the food but there is some moisture but doesn't seem to effect it negatively. I had a Foreman grill before this one and I prefer this one. The moisture from the food can drain off somewhat because there are holes in the grill which helps get a deeper grill line. Once you flip the food it doesn't get quite as dark but it works good. I wish they made these more powerful but this is the best grill... » Read More Hi, good question because I wondered that myself. The water helps keep the smoke to a minimum. I tried cooking some steaks with no water and the smoke was too much. The water is not intended to steam the food but there is some moisture but doesn't seem to effect it negatively. I had a Foreman grill before this one and I prefer this one. The moisture from the food can drain off somewhat because there are holes in the grill which helps get a deeper grill line. Once you flip the food it doesn't get quite as dark but it works good. I wish they made these more powerful but this is the best grill I have had so far for indoor grilling. « 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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Mine worked well for several weeks ,then stopped,I have noticed some condensation in it,so,I presume it is not absolutely water tight,I have brought it inside to try to dry it out,to see if it will start working again.
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I get plenty of smoke without the smoke generator. There is a nice smoke ring on all the meats, so far. An add on shelf that collapses or is easily removed would be a nice feature.
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Yes I have left it out in the rain. The controller should not get wet but it is on the back of the panel near the top of the unit. The the panels at an angle it does not seem to be an issue. I really love this product I just can not wait until the accessories are available for purchase. I want the 30' extension cable accessory.
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If you foil the rack the smoke doesn't surrounded the food as well and the temperature above the foiled rack may be affected. The drippings from that rack may also make a mess for you.
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not that i am aware of. i went to home depot, bought a piece of sheet metal and fashioned a pan that i can set the whole smoker in and that solved the problem. just remember to seal the corners
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I don'e know about temp control...I've never had a problem when I use it as smoker with the water pan filled with water. The charcoal is at bottom with water pan between and works well. Using it as grill your charcoal pan is placed higher and you just watch as any other grill
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yes absolutely. The cover is a very lightweight vinyl but certainly waterproof. I use caution when slipping it over the square corners so as to not rip it. The square design of the smoker would easily rip the cover if not cautious.
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mm.. nop indeed. dont get in the shower and lately i`m experience some problems in humidity wheater (i`m living in tropical area with raining seasons.. ) and the unit start to fail randomly..