Fec100

Manny69 · Jul 17, 2010

Hey guys I'm new around here. Name is Chris from Central Kansas. Right now i currently have a smoker that is a 250 gal rf on a trailer for comps. We are considering selling this and getting an FEC 100. I was wondering if anybody has any cons on these units? I know all the good and heard tons of pros but no cons really. Please help. Thanks.

Smokin Mike · Jul 17, 2010

I own one, and honestly, I can't get a great brisket out of it. everything else is on the money, it cooks awesome pork, ribs and chicken, but for some reason, not brisket. probally just need a great recipe,,,,,

n-2-que · Jul 19, 2010

i use my FEC100 for what two years now and no problems at all haven't found anything that didnt taste great.

Norcoredneck · Jul 19, 2010

:twisted: Poohba?

FattyMac · Jul 19, 2010

Here is an FEC for beginners post that may be of interest:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85422

Smokin Mike said:
I own one, and honestly, I can't get a great brisket out of it. everything else is on the money, it cooks awesome pork, ribs and chicken, but for some reason, not brisket. probably just need a great recipe,,,,,

That's funny I was at a comp this past weekend and a couple of teams only use their FECs for brisket. I haven't been able to produce a decent brisket period, and I'm sure that's just me.

Plowboy · Jul 19, 2010

Smokin Mike said:
I own one, and honestly, I can't get a great brisket out of it. everything else is on the money, it cooks awesome pork, ribs and chicken, but for some reason, not brisket. probally just need a great recipe,,,,,

I placed 1st in brisket this weekend in Burlington, KS out of 54 teams. :thumb: Also placed 1st in brisket at the 2009 American Royal invitational out of 126 teams. Just saying.

Norcoredneck · Jul 19, 2010

Plowboy said:
I placed 1st in brisket this weekend in Burlington, KS out of 54 teams. :thumb: Also placed 1st in brisket at the 2009 American Royal invitational out of 126 teams. Just saying.

But we all know your rubs are like Crack!:thumb:

Ron_L · Jul 19, 2010

Redneck Firehouse BBQ said:
Hey guys I'm new around here. Name is Chris from Central Kansas. Right now i currently have a smoker that is a 250 gal rf on a trailer for comps. We are considering selling this and getting an FEC 100. I was wondering if anybody has any cons on these units? I know all the good and heard tons of pros but no cons really. Please help. Thanks.

I am very happy with my FEC and would buy it again it I were starting over. As far as cons, I can think of a few...

1. Need electricity. This is generally not a problem, but most of us who cook competitions carry back up power of some sort just in case. For home or restaurant use this isn't as big of a deal.

2. It contains electronics and mechanical parts that can fail. The FEC is incredibly reliable, but failures happen.

3. If you like a heavy some flavor then the FEC may not be for you. There are ways to add more smoke flavor, but it will never be as strong as a stick burner.

4. People call you names like "cheater" or "pellethead" or "pellet pooper" :becky:

Fec100

Manny69

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Smokin Mike

is Blowin Smoke!

n-2-que

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Norcoredneck

somebody shut me the fark up.

FattyMac

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Plowboy

somebody shut me the fark up.

Norcoredneck

somebody shut me the fark up.

Ron_L

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