Cooking on the FEC100's pros and cons?

This Is How We Que It · 12-12-2009, 11:38 PM

I have been doing research on the FEC100's and have read countless forums about them, but the knowledge that I have gotten is from mostly regular backyard cookers. Can anyone that competes on them give me some competition insight while using them? All help is greatly appreciated.

Scottie · 12-13-2009, 12:20 AM

All I need to say is consistency. And that is what wins...

HoDeDo · 12-13-2009, 10:14 AM

Yep, Scottie nailed it. They cook the same everytime... so you can focus on everything else.

ThomEmery · 12-13-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottie

All I need to say is consistency. And that is what wins...

Ditto

Ron_L · 12-13-2009, 10:29 AM

Tritto

On the downside, you need power. That is easily rectified (hee hee) by using a generator, battery and inverter combo or comp power where available.

bigdogphin · 12-13-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

Tritto

On the downside, you need power. That is easily rectified (hee hee) by using a generator, battery and inverter combo or comp power where available.

Will a battery and inverter get you through a whole comp?

ThomEmery · 12-13-2009, 04:23 PM

Yes with the right set up

ique · 12-13-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by This Is How We Que It

I have been doing research on the FEC100's and have read countless forums about them, but the knowledge that I have gotten is from mostly regular backyard cookers. Can anyone that competes on them give me some competition insight while using them? All help is greatly appreciated.

Cons? Your neighbor 'accidentally' trips over the power cord at 3am.

QueTPiesBBQ · 12-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Great cooker, love the ability consistancy it provides us.

Plowboy · 12-13-2009, 04:49 PM

There's a great opportunity to learn more about FEC-100's in competition this spring in KC.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=73792

Smokin Mike · 12-13-2009, 06:04 PM

judges seem to like food off a FEC, I think I saw something about Todd, winner of the invite Royal, say something about the FEC is a team member,,,, I need to remember where I saw that.

one con is the price, and the fact it will not have that charcoal taste, just not going to happen.

Scottie · 12-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Is that sorta like a drunk guy 'accidently' peeing on the hickory for the Jambo? :)

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Originally Posted by ique

Cons? Your neighbor 'accidentally' trips over the power cord at 3am.

monty3777 · 12-13-2009, 07:14 PM

If you are even moderately serious about getting an FEC - just get one. I don't cook on one, and I'll probably stay with a stick burner, but in reality they are not all that expensive and you'll ALWAYS be able to sell it if you maintain it properly.

An FEC costs less than a medium sized off-set w/trailer, though you'll have to deal with transporting it to comps.

Smokin Mike · 12-13-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by monty3777

If you are even moderately serious about getting an FEC - just get one. I don't cook on one, and I'll probably stay with a stick burner, but in reality they are not all that expensive and you'll ALWAYS be able to sell it if you maintain it properly.

An FEC costs less than a medium sized off-set w/trailer, though you'll have to deal with transporting it to comps.

very true on the resell part, I lost $150 when I resold one of mine (use to have 2, now just one), and sold in hours.

on the transporting part, easy pleasy, just lift it on a truck bed, good to go.

ThomEmery · 12-13-2009, 07:56 PM

Rides nice on it's back

12-12-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
This Is How We Que It On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-12-08 Location: Kansas City, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cooking on the FEC100's pros and cons? I have been doing research on the FEC100's and have read countless forums about them, but the knowledge that I have gotten is from mostly regular backyard cookers. Can anyone that competes on them give me some competition insight while using them? All help is greatly appreciated.

12-13-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Scottie Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All I need to say is consistency. And that is what wins... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

12-13-2009, 10:14 AM	#3
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yep, Scottie nailed it. They cook the same everytime... so you can focus on everything else. __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

12-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tritto On the downside, you need power. That is easily rectified (hee hee) by using a generator, battery and inverter combo or comp power where available. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

12-13-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes with the right set up __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

12-13-2009, 04:47 PM	#9
QueTPiesBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-22-08 Location: Sheridan, Ar Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great cooker, love the ability consistancy it provides us. __________________ Chris Green FEC100

12-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#10
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's a great opportunity to learn more about FEC-100's in competition this spring in KC. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=73792 __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

12-13-2009, 06:04 PM	#11
Smokin Mike is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-06-07 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	judges seem to like food off a FEC, I think I saw something about Todd, winner of the invite Royal, say something about the FEC is a team member,,,, I need to remember where I saw that. one con is the price, and the fact it will not have that charcoal taste, just not going to happen. __________________ Disco Pigs competition team Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ Yoder 640 Yoder 1320 UDS (Snail barrel) FEC-100 X2 Traeger 124 (older american made model) WSM, one touch kettle gasser from costco, KCBS CBJ

12-13-2009, 07:14 PM	#13
monty3777 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Happytown, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you are even moderately serious about getting an FEC - just get one. I don't cook on one, and I'll probably stay with a stick burner, but in reality they are not all that expensive and you'll ALWAYS be able to sell it if you maintain it properly. An FEC costs less than a medium sized off-set w/trailer, though you'll have to deal with transporting it to comps. __________________ John 21:9

12-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#15
ThomEmery Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-05 Location: Indio Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rides nice on it's back __________________ Catering, Contests, and Community Service http://bbqthom.ning.com/video/our-wells-cargo-trailer Serving Jesus and great BBQ :) Team What Wood Jesus Q?

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