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[BKING!]

Originally Posted by smoke ninja

that's what I dont like about the pitboss. the firepot is in the center and the deflector is the drip pan with a plate that moves for searing. I'm thinking a mod to raise the main cook grate may be a good ideal. that or maybe add a deflector over the firepot like my traeger had, it would need to be removed for any cooks that have a sear. of course I dont think it would be an issue at low temps but I haven't done enough testing yet. one of the things with my offset that I like is there is no direct heat beating up my brisket

The plus side to those designs is easy searing. I’ll have to buy a special add on to sear on mine. Can’t have everything though.

[Bacchus2b]

Originally Posted by sleebus.jones

This is where the PG500 and PG1000 shine. There is no radiant heat coming from under on the indirect side.

With that said, I have located a FEC100 and I'm having a debate on if I should get it or not. This is probably not the right place to look for help...

Get it! I've had my FEC-100 for five-plus years and I love it! Talk about a big capacity in a small footprint. Several members here own FEC-100's, but not too much talk on the forum about them.

Here is a pic of mine from last year loaded down with eight 16 pound Turkeys!

Turkey FEC-100 Full by David Miller, on Flickr

[Joshw]

If anyone is looking for cheap entry into the pellet world, Sams has the pit boss 700 on sale for $300.

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/pit-bo...lp_product_1_8

[BKING!]

Originally Posted by Bacchus2b

Get it! I've had my FEC-100 for five-plus years and I love it! Talk about a big capacity in a small footprint. Several members here own FEC-100's, but not too much talk on the forum about them.

Here is a pic of mine from last year loaded down with eight 16 pound Turkeys!

Turkey FEC-100 Full by David Miller, on Flickr

Wow!

[sleebus.jones]

Originally Posted by Bacchus2b

Get it! I've had my FEC-100 for five-plus years and I love it! Talk about a big capacity in a small footprint. Several members here own FEC-100's, but not too much talk on the forum about them.

Here is a pic of mine from last year loaded down with eight 16 pound Turkeys!

Oof! That is a lot of bird...and one awesome pic!

I've got an excess of smokers on the back porch and I'm trying to consolidate. Getting the PG1000 has moved the Davy Crockett to backup and portable only duty. It's also taken the Jim Bowie out of service for the bigger cooks. The only reason I'm keeping the JB around at the moment is for smoking homemade sausage. The PG1000 just doesn't have enough room inside to smoke 25# of sausage. Now the FEC100 would do that no sweat, but then it seems a bit excessive to have that when I'll likely only use it a few times a year.

The capacity of the PG1000 is likely pretty good for the size of parties we throw, it'd fit 2 shoulders easily, but probably not two briskets. It came with a rib rack, so I could put quite a few racks on it. There's only the two of us in the family, so i'm not cooking for a horde. I don't really neeeeeeed the capacity.

But....I'd have a FEC100.

[16Adams]

Consolidation.

Necessary albeit heartbreaking.

Dammit

[stan5677]

Have my pellet pro 440 together tomorrow will be the burn in

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by stan5677

Have my pellet pro 440 together tomorrow will be the burn in

I seasoned mine even though it wasn't recommended. It didn't feel right not spraying pam.
Congrats!

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[stan5677]

Originally Posted by pjtexas1

I seasoned mine even though it wasn't recommended. It didn't feel right not spraying pam.
Congrats!

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Is there a second shelf option for the 440?

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by stan5677

Is there a second shelf option for the 440?

Yes.

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[BKING!]

One you two needs to get the searing station for it and do a review

[pjtexas1]

Originally Posted by BKING!

One you two needs to get the searing station for it and do a review

And then the kettle will get no use...

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[stan5677]

Originally Posted by pjtexas1

And then the kettle will get no use...

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Yea can't put the kettle to the back burner.

[electron_si]

I can’t believe this thread is approaching 50 pages and almost always on the first page of Q talk. Looks like quite a few people are turning a new leaf

[rwalters]

Originally Posted by electron_si

I can’t believe this thread is approaching 50 pages and almost always on the first page of Q talk. Looks like quite a few people are turning a new leaf

Surprised? You have a pellet cooker... I am surprised that you’re surprised ;)

There is MUCH to love about pellet cooking!