Fec 100

Grafixgibbs · 01-14-2010, 09:05 AM

The team is looking at getting an FEC 100 and all I can find is great reviews about them (not a bad thing.) I was wondering if there are any negatives to them and what they are. Things you may need to watch out for etc.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

KC_Bobby · 01-14-2010, 09:20 AM

We bought one not to long ago. I cooked on it 3 times before my brother took it from me. I'll list the negatives I've come up with below:

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3)
4)

I hope that helps

early mornin' smokin' · 01-14-2010, 09:27 AM

only thing ive heard is that you need to start it realllll low to get a smoke ring on brisket and shoulders. Other than that, ive had the pleasure of cooking on one, they're super dependable have great capacity...its an oven, super dependable.

Ron_L · 01-14-2010, 11:00 AM

I love mine. Here are the most common negatives i hear on the various forums...

1. Smoke flavor not as strong as stick burner - this is subjective
2. Not as "good" a smoke ring - I get a very nice smoke ring, and smoke ring shouldn't impact scores (theoretically)
3. Mechanical, so parts failure can be an issue - always a concern with anything that has moving parts/electronics. Some teams carry spare parts.
4. Need power - If power fails at a comp you could be sunk. Most teams carry either a battery/inverter or a generator

I think that covers the most common ones. I'm not getting into the whole "cheating" or "skill set" argument. We've beaten that to death multiple times

Grafixgibbs · 01-14-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

I love mine. Here are the most common negatives i hear on the various forums...

1. Smoke flavor not as strong as stick burner - this is subjective
2. Not as "good" a smoke ring - I get a very nice smoke ring, and smoke ring shouldn't impact scores (theoretically)
3. Mechanical, so parts failure can be an issue - always a concern with anything that has moving parts/electronics. Some teams carry spare parts.
4. Need power - If power fails at a comp you could be sunk. Most teams carry either a battery/inverter or a generator

I think that covers the most common ones. I'm not getting into the whole "cheating" or "skill set" argument. We've beaten that to death multiple times

Thanks good things to remember. As to skill set, we gots them, we just like our sleep too.

Munkee's Pit · 01-14-2010, 11:15 AM

As I witnessed last spring, they can get away from you and catch fire. not sure how it happened, but it happened.

Jorge · 01-14-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Munkee's Pit

As I witnessed last spring, they can get away from you and catch fire. not sure how it happened, but it happened.

If the grease isn't cleaned out, any pit can have a fire.

bbqbull · 01-14-2010, 11:27 AM

We set our Klose pit on fire a couple years ago due to MY neglect.

We did a total shut down, fire only lasted about 2 minutes and we luckily salvaged 50 chicken thighs.

That will never happen again.

Rich Parker · 01-14-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bbqbull

We set our Klose pit on fire a couple years ago due to MY neglect.

We did a total shut down, fire only lasted about 2 minutes and we luckily salvaged 50 chicken thighs.

That will never happen again.

Yikes - I guess I better clean my smoker.

Plowboy · 01-14-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkee's Pit

As I witnessed last spring, they can get away from you and catch fire. not sure how it happened, but it happened.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorge

If the grease isn't cleaned out, any pit can have a fire.

Jorge is correct that grease fires can happen in almost any pit. I assume Munkee's Pit is talking about Brewmaster's new FEC100 that caught on fire last spring. I believe that turned out to be a bad controller board. A VERY isolated incident. Any pit can have issues. Hell, Fitz's stick burner almost killed him because of the propane assist.

Grafixgibbs · 01-25-2010, 11:36 AM

Well we're going to go ahead and get a FEC 100. We have some big plans for it too. Doing some local vending opportunities and community outreach. It will come in handy and make a great cooker for comps.

Munkee's Pit · 01-25-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

Jorge is correct that grease fires can happen in almost any pit. I assume Munkee's Pit is talking about Brewmaster's new FEC100 that caught on fire last spring. I believe that turned out to be a bad controller board. A VERY isolated incident. Any pit can have issues. Hell, Fitz's stick burner almost killed him because of the propane assist.

I was refering to Fitz's FE that caught fire in Fulton. Not sure what happened but woke up to fire trucks at 2am. And he went on to win GC on his Traeger.

BigJimsBBQ · 01-25-2010, 01:10 PM

Here is a website you can purchase....
http://store.cookshack.com/c-80-fec-series-100.aspx

River City Smokehouse · 01-25-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plowboy

Jorge is correct that grease fires can happen in almost any pit. I assume Munkee's Pit is talking about Brewmaster's new FEC100 that caught on fire last spring. I believe that turned out to be a bad controller board. A VERY isolated incident. Any pit can have issues. Hell, Fitz's stick burner almost killed him because of the propane assist.

Here is what a stick burner can do to you just with a log lighter. 9 screws and a SS plate, bone graphs, repaired tendon, and a lot off F'ing pain, 1 year off work with NO INCOME! And a date to get a brand new knee! What a blast.....non pun intended.

River City Smokehouse · 01-25-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munkee's Pit

I was refering to Fitz's FE that caught fire in Fulton. Not sure what happened but woke up to fire trucks at 2am. And he went on to win GC on his Traeger.

I'll not forget that as long as I live! How I did it I'll never know....Talk about pressure!!!

01-14-2010, 09:05 AM	#1
Grafixgibbs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-09 Location: Fort Mill, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fec 100 The team is looking at getting an FEC 100 and all I can find is great reviews about them (not a bad thing.) I was wondering if there are any negatives to them and what they are. Things you may need to watch out for etc. Thanks in advance for the feedback. __________________ CatchaFire for Q. Q 4 Fun Blog BBQ is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. KCBS Member CBJ 55 gallon Texas Grill, CS-680 Louisiana Grill, Charbroil R2 unit

01-14-2010, 09:20 AM	#2
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Gardner KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We bought one not to long ago. I cooked on it 3 times before my brother took it from me. I'll list the negatives I've come up with below: 1) 2) 3) 4) I hope that helps __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

01-14-2010, 09:27 AM	#3
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	only thing ive heard is that you need to start it realllll low to get a smoke ring on brisket and shoulders. Other than that, ive had the pleasure of cooking on one, they're super dependable have great capacity...its an oven, super dependable. __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

01-14-2010, 11:00 AM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I love mine. Here are the most common negatives i hear on the various forums... 1. Smoke flavor not as strong as stick burner - this is subjective 2. Not as "good" a smoke ring - I get a very nice smoke ring, and smoke ring shouldn't impact scores (theoretically) 3. Mechanical, so parts failure can be an issue - always a concern with anything that has moving parts/electronics. Some teams carry spare parts. 4. Need power - If power fails at a comp you could be sunk. Most teams carry either a battery/inverter or a generator I think that covers the most common ones. I'm not getting into the whole "cheating" or "skill set" argument. We've beaten that to death multiple times __________________ "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

01-14-2010, 11:15 AM	#6
Munkee's Pit On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-16-07 Location: Columbia, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As I witnessed last spring, they can get away from you and catch fire. not sure how it happened, but it happened. __________________ Phil Schaefer Natural Born Grillers Large Spicewine Weber Kettle Vice President Beta Beta Que Society

01-14-2010, 11:27 AM	#8
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	We set our Klose pit on fire a couple years ago due to MY neglect. We did a total shut down, fire only lasted about 2 minutes and we luckily salvaged 50 chicken thighs. That will never happen again. __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker

01-25-2010, 11:36 AM	#11
Grafixgibbs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-09 Location: Fort Mill, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well we're going to go ahead and get a FEC 100. We have some big plans for it too. Doing some local vending opportunities and community outreach. It will come in handy and make a great cooker for comps. __________________ CatchaFire for Q. Q 4 Fun Blog BBQ is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. KCBS Member CBJ 55 gallon Texas Grill, CS-680 Louisiana Grill, Charbroil R2 unit

01-25-2010, 01:10 PM	#13
BigJimsBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-10-09 Location: Newnan, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here is a website you can purchase.... http://store.cookshack.com/c-80-fec-series-100.aspx __________________ Big Jim - Newnan, GA Customized Lang Model 84 Longneck

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