Post by: mallard79 on October 08, 2013, 04:48:10 PM
The one they picked up is a Master Forge digital electectric smoker. The other is pretty much the same except propane......
Which would you go with?
Post by: stevemiller on October 08, 2013, 04:54:44 PM
Post by: Kc_Kracker on October 09, 2013, 09:06:27 AM
issue #1 with elec, most get high enough to do poultry and get it out of the danger zone fast enough (275ish)
theres your homework :tup:
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 09, 2013, 09:19:21 AM
Post by: Alchase on October 09, 2013, 12:06:47 PM
I prefer the Bradley (electric) digital smoker for my needs.
If I was building a smoke house, I would use propane.
Post by: stevemiller on October 09, 2013, 01:57:16 PM
issue #1 with most propane, controlling the heat and getting it low for fish etc (120ish) .The danger zone should not be a prob. with pre heating :dunno:,for getting the heat down when i smoke salmon i open the drafts turned down to low and it stays at 120 no prob.The best thing about the propane smoker for me is that i can take it to the lake rv ing,i can leave it outside on my uncovered patio with out messing up the heating element from weather.and cost I dont know i use the same propane for my bbq, for pot to make my beer,and the smoker and it last a long time? i fill my 15 pound tank for 19$. Best reason i guess is when it comes time to clean i break out the pressure washer and have at it. :chuckle: :tup: :twocents:
issue #1 with elec, most get high enough to do poultry and get it out of the danger zone fast enough (275ish)
theres your homework :tup:
Post by: Blacklab on October 09, 2013, 10:50:04 PM
Post by: lokidog on October 10, 2013, 02:14:20 AM
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Post by: Kioti on October 11, 2013, 07:39:02 AM
I have a Smokevault 18, which is propane, and the only way I can do a low temp smoke, like smoking cheese, is crack the door and keep the flame as low as I can.
Its not a cold smoke, but dang the cheese and fish I smoke sure turns out good!
Post by: jeepster on November 02, 2013, 04:50:54 PM
It takes all the guess work out of smoking. It works at any temperature, set and forget. You can even cold smoke at ambient air temp. If it's 45 deg out, you can smoke at 45, or you can crank it all the way up to 350
The hardest part about owning a Bradley is not trying to mess with it every half hour like other smokers.....
Seriously, do yourself a favor..... get one, it's the easiest most fool proof smoker out there that simply will amaze you with what you can make. Meat, fish, professional grade bbq.... I love mine, I haven't found something it can't do, you can even do sausages and pepperoni. :twocents: :twocents: :twocents:
Post by: Hawgdawg on December 09, 2013, 11:57:16 AM
Post by: jackson7 on December 09, 2013, 12:27:00 PM
it worked for me. good luck.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 09, 2013, 12:55:55 PM
Post by: LndShrk on December 09, 2013, 02:07:50 PM
Lets hear the provs and cons. My parents picked up an electric but gave me the option to trade it in for a propane unit. The propane unit is $20 less but I want the better of the two.....
The one they picked up is a Master Forge digital electectric smoker. The other is pretty much the same except propane......
Which would you go with?
It depends on what you really wish to do with it?
I have two Bradley Electrics Both I have modified and added a second element to as well both are controlled by PID controllers
I also have (had) a Gas Smokey mountain smoker
As well I had in years past numerous little chiefs, Big Chiefs etc.
I am in the process of building a larger smokehouse out of wood for low temp smoking (Below 200) it will be electric.
Do you plan to do more BBQ type smoking (Briskets, Chicken, Ribs etc) or More Cured type smoking (Fish, Sausage, snack sticks etc)?
Based on a couple of things.
1. I smoke sausages and cured meats no higher than 175 deg
2. Salmon gets smoked at 180 deg
3. Ribs are cooked at 225
4. Chicken is cooked at 225
IMO Pros and cons are as followed.
Pros:
Electric you can maintain a much more precise temp (especially with a PID controller)
Electric you can maintain lower temps for the cured type smoking
Electric is inexpensive to build a set it and forget it type smoker (PID devices)
Gas you can get hotter temps for BBQ type smoking
Gas will hold temps in colder weather better
Gas wood chips are cheaper typically
Cons:
Electric: Electric elements will fail eventually
Electric: Tougher to maintain higher temps in cold weather
Gas: Have to buy fuel
Gas: Even with an added valve tough to get down below 200 deg
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 09, 2013, 02:57:11 PM
The Bradley is OK, but you need a bunch of the " pucks " which are pretty spendy.
Post by: LndShrk on December 09, 2013, 03:53:02 PM
I have a Bradley and a regular big sized Weber BBG/Smoker. I've have the Brinkman ( tall smoker ) too. I've had the best flavor and out come with the big Weber.I have found in the Bradley I stopped adding water to the puck catcher pan and get a much better smoke by letting the pucks continue to burn in the bowl. :tup:
The Bradley is OK, but you need a bunch of the " pucks " which are pretty spendy.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 09, 2013, 04:29:41 PM
I have a Bradley and a regular big sized Weber BBG/Smoker. I've have the Brinkman ( tall smoker ) too. I've had the best flavor and out come with the big Weber.I have found in the Bradley I stopped adding water to the puck catcher pan and get a much better smoke by letting the pucks continue to burn in the bowl. :tup:
The Bradley is OK, but you need a bunch of the " pucks " which are pretty spendy.
I stopped using the automatic puck pusher. The last few wouldn't push and would get steamed/wet and be worthless. I started stacking 5-6 on top of each other and let them burn that way. Worked pretty well.
Post by: Hawgdawg on December 10, 2013, 09:07:24 AM
I have a Bradley and a regular big sized Weber BBG/Smoker. I've had the Brinkman ( tall smoker ) too. I've had the best flavor and out come with the big Weber.
The Bradley is OK, but you need a bunch of the " pucks " which are pretty spendy.
:yeah: Get a hole saw and make your own!
Post by: jjaba on December 21, 2013, 09:22:51 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 21, 2013, 10:12:34 PM