You know what really sucks?

[E4 No More]

Opening your smoker and it burst into flames while it's sitting right next to your brand new camper.

 

We went camping at Cedars or Lebanon this weekend in 30-40 degree weather. My group decided that they wanted smoked brisket for Saturday's dinner, so I brought my Bradley smoker along with us. I smoked this very large brisket for a total of 10 hours. For the first 8 hours the temperature didn't go beyond 200 degrees because of the outside temperature. At hour 9 the temp was at 250 degrees, which didn't bother me considering the size of the brisket. At hour 10 I noticed that the thermometer was pegged, and when I opened the door it burst into flames in a back draft style. I'm really surprised that I didn't get burned since I have to lean over to open the door, (I'm 6'4"). I know that you don't use water on a grease fire, but the hose connected to the trailer was all that I thought that I had since I forgot about the fire extinguisher inside the door to the camper. By the time I disconnected the hose and got the fire out the smoke box was destroyed. Fortunately, the camper was unharmed, so I dodged the bigger bullet. But the smoke box insulation and plastic was destroyed.

[Randall53]

Close call. I'm glad no injuries and no camper damage! Crazy things can jump out and bite us sometimes!

[bersaguy]

Very glad you were not injured and the only damage was to the fire box. I'm guessing the Brisket was well done also. A buddy of mine keeps a close eye on his when he is using it and if the temps begin to go up for no reason he does do a check on it. He has had a few similar issues but nnot as bad as yours.........again, glad no one was hurt and camper is ok............................... :up: 

Edited April 11, 2016 by bersaguy

[E4 No More]

Very glad you were not injured and the only damage was to the fire box. I'm guessing the Brisket was well done also. A buddy of mine keeps a close eye on his when he is using it and if the temps begin to go up for no reason he does do a check on it. He has had a few similar issues but nnot as bad as yours.........again, glad no one was hurt and camper is ok............................... :up: 

Actually, the brisket turned out fine. There was enough fat on it to protect the meat. Everyone liked it, so it wasn't a complete negative experience. 

[Raoul]

So I guess you've perfected the art of kamikaze smoking? lol

[E4 No More]

So I guess you've perfected the art of kamikaze smoking? lol

Apparently! LOL!

[Grand Torino]

Holy crap!!! Glad you're okay. What an experience.

[BrasilNuts]

So I guess you've perfected the art of kamikaze smoking? lol

Not quite, but it sounds like he got some good practice.

[peejman]

What kind of smoker?

[TripleDigitRide]

Wow! Glad you and the camper weren't injured. That's the first time I've heard of something like that happening.

[E4 No More]

What kind of smoker?

Bradley Smoker. Supposed to be one of the best smokers out there. http://www.bradleysmoker.com/ 

 

You are supposed to be able to pretty much so set it and ignore it.

[JAB]

Man, I'm glad you are okay and that the damage wasn't any worse.  Still, damage to the smoker has gotta hurt!

[MacGyver]

I was at the Group Lodge out at Cedars this weekend with a church group.  The wind was pretty crazy out there on Saturday.  I can see where it might have caused problems.

 

They say you're supposed to burp your smoker at higher temperatures.  Here's why I guess...

 

Glad you came through it okay!

[E4 No More]

Just heard back from Bradley Smokers. Although they clearly state that they do not warranty grease fires, they are sending me a new box at no charge. :)

[KahrMan]

Just heard back from Bradley Smokers. Although they clearly state that they do not warranty grease fires, they are sending me a new box at no charge. :)

 

 

That is awesome.

[mikegideon]

Just heard back from Bradley Smokers. Although they clearly state that they do not warranty grease fires, they are sending me a new box at no charge. :)

 

So, as soon as all the hair grows back, you came out of it with a good story and a new smoker. Good job :)

[E4 No More]

So, as soon as all the hair grows back, you came out of it with a good story and a new smoker. Good job :)

 

I know your joking, but I'm really surprised that not even hair was burned. Maybe it's because I trim my eyebrows so the I don't get Leonid Brezhnev eyebrows. It sucks how hair grows wild when you get older. :(

[TripleGGG]

So I guess you've perfected the art of kamikaze smoking? lol

OK this cracked me up while reading about a serious situation. Lol

[TripleDigitRide]

Just heard back from Bradley Smokers. Although they clearly state that they do not warranty grease fires, they are sending me a new box at no charge. :)

Wow! That's great customer service!