Bradley Smoker Improper Water Bowl Management

Water bowl overflows with spent bisquettes and water, sometimes extinguishing burning pucks.

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Possible Causes

Overfilled water bowl, Bisquettes not dropping cleanly, Water bowl not centered under drop point, Excess condensation dripping into bowl

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Use gloves when handling the hot water bowl and spent bisquettes.

Steps to correct:

  • Fill to correct level: Only fill the water bowl to the level recommended in the Bradley manual, leaving room for spent bisquettes.
  • Center the bowl: Position the bowl directly under the bisquette drop point so pucks fall into the water and do not stack on the rim.
  • Check feed timing: Ensure bisquettes are advancing at the correct interval and not double‑feeding.
  • Empty periodically: During long smokes, carefully remove and empty the bowl as needed, then refill with fresh water.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5

Required Part

Water Bowl
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