Ribsket
Well-known member
After an unsuccessful run in the realm of pellet smokers, I'm ready to move on to a gravity feed. I've reviewed the major players that most everyone does and read most of the reviews and threads on the boards. I've even read the thread where folks describe how insulated water smokers have calmed the frenzy of gravity feed purchases.
But, before my next purchase goes, dare I say, up in smoke :mad2:, I wanted to get some extra thoughts from the collective.
What are the things you wish you knew before you plunked down your cash and bought a gravity feed smoker?
Many of the threads of folks taking ownership are many years old; have the Assassins and Stumps of the world continued to live up and hold up?
Did you request a modification to your smoker that you wish you hadn't or hasn't been worth the trouble? I've seen 90-degree ball valves, high heat paint around the charcoal shoot, extra rack runners, etc.
I can't imagine everyone is using the basic fan controller; has anyone used the Flame Boss with their gravity feed?
How has the maintenance been? Has the care you put in after every cook kept your pit in tip top shape or do you ever have fears of the neighbors blaming you for bringing local property values down? I know I did with my last pit... :shocked:
Thank you all for your responses and for the wealth of info this site has already provided!
But, before my next purchase goes, dare I say, up in smoke :mad2:, I wanted to get some extra thoughts from the collective.
What are the things you wish you knew before you plunked down your cash and bought a gravity feed smoker?
Many of the threads of folks taking ownership are many years old; have the Assassins and Stumps of the world continued to live up and hold up?
Did you request a modification to your smoker that you wish you hadn't or hasn't been worth the trouble? I've seen 90-degree ball valves, high heat paint around the charcoal shoot, extra rack runners, etc.
I can't imagine everyone is using the basic fan controller; has anyone used the Flame Boss with their gravity feed?
How has the maintenance been? Has the care you put in after every cook kept your pit in tip top shape or do you ever have fears of the neighbors blaming you for bringing local property values down? I know I did with my last pit... :shocked:
Thank you all for your responses and for the wealth of info this site has already provided!