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09-19-2019, 03:01 PM | #3016 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-08-12
Location: Columbia, TN
Name/Nickname : Robb
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Between those 2 I’d also go with the CC. That said with a budget of $1000, I am almost certain I’d select a Grilla Silverbac grill.
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09-19-2019, 04:43 PM | #3017 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 09-10-19
Location: Seattle, WA
Name/Nickname : Tomas
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Help with Mak 1 With Flame Zone
Hi Everyone - I'm new to this forum and pretty excited about. I just bit the bullet and bought a Mak 1 star general, and almost immediately regretted not getting the 2 star because I wanted to be able to sear with it, and not have to fire up charcoal on my Weber performer (circa 2002) every time I want to sear. To quell my buyer's remorse, I bought the flame zone attachment, which came with no installation instructions not so ever. It seemed pretty self explanatory, but I'm not getting much heat on it at all. After 20 minutes, it still reads 325, and I can hold my hand over the grate no problem and no sizzle when I place the meat. I called mak grills and spoke with a guy and showed him a picture of my set up and he blessed it. His suggestion was to use oak wood from smoky mountain pellets (I had traeger brand pellets in there). I haven't had a chance to try the change in pellets, but it seems strange to me that it could make such a difference. Anyone else have a similar issue? Thank you! |
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09-19-2019, 05:49 PM | #3018 | |
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Join Date: 06-08-12
Location: Columbia, TN
Name/Nickname : Robb
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Your MAK should grill and sear with no problem! My set up is not so much different than yours… I have a MAK and a 26.75 Weber kettle. Absolutely love both of them, but my MAK by far and away gets the most use. That said, for straight up searing power, the kettle will run circles around the MAK. Any chance you can post the pics… the ones that you sent to MAK? You mentioned that you had your MAK set to 325°. Personally, I find 425-450° to be the perfect grilling temperature on the MAK‘s. Next time, try grilling at 450° and see what you think. As far as the pellets that MAK is recommending… you are probably referring to Bear Mountain pellets. I am currently burning through a bunch of Bear Mountain hickory pellets, and have found that I really like them. That said, when I run out of my current supply, I plan on returning to my favorite brand… Cookin’ Pellets.
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09-19-2019, 08:04 PM | #3019 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 08-21-09
Location: Morgantown, WV
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After more research, I'm really looking at the Rec Tec's. Roughly the same money as an Ironwood 650 with my discount and seem to much better quality.
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09-19-2019, 08:30 PM | #3020 |
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Join Date: 12-08-15
Location: Midwest
Name/Nickname : N/A
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I haven’t touched a RECTEC before but I’ve owned and used several Traegers. They do not feel very sturdy or well made. They work great though.
I went to the opposite end of the spectrum and now own the heaviest pellet grill on the market.
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09-21-2019, 01:59 PM | #3021 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-26-18
Location: Talbott, TN
Name/Nickname : Brent
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Fixing to do a simple overnight pork butt on the Mak. I made a batch of Jeff Phillips bbq rub. It really is an awesome rub and puts a beautiful color on the meat
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09-22-2019, 05:25 AM | #3022 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-26-18
Location: Talbott, TN
Name/Nickname : Brent
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The flavor of the bark is outstanding! Definitely like this rub. Good Blend of sweet, heat, salt, pepper, and savory.
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09-22-2019, 01:34 PM | #3023 | |
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Join Date: 08-07-08
Location: Granite Quarry, NC
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I'm very happy with the Rec Tec Stampede. I haven't needed customer service but my husband's boss has had his a few years and had a couple of issues which Rec Tec handled very promptly. He raves on the customer service. |
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09-23-2019, 01:40 AM | #3024 |
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Join Date: 06-06-17
Location: Frederick, MD
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09-23-2019, 06:27 AM | #3025 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-22-19
Location: Midwest
Name/Nickname : Crispy
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I’m torn on this too. I really want a MAK 2 but I wish it had open flame grilling like the Yoder. The Yoder looks good to me now that they’ve improved their controller. It’s just their rust issues that worry me. Memphis looks good but it’s expensive. The new Twin Eagles pellet looks like it’s the most flexible but it’s very expensive.
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09-23-2019, 06:53 AM | #3026 |
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Join Date: 04-23-14
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Name/Nickname : Matt
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What makes you think that?
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09-23-2019, 10:33 AM | #3027 |
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Join Date: 06-06-17
Location: Frederick, MD
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09-23-2019, 11:28 AM | #3028 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 04-23-14
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Name/Nickname : Matt
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I would imagine it's meant to.
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09-23-2019, 12:31 PM | #3029 |
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Join Date: 12-10-18
Location: SoCal
Name/Nickname : RCAlan
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Their website states the new Alpha Smoke Dual Controller technology... So from what they are saying, it’s two controllers in one. One setup is a true PID controller for tight temp control, 5 degree temp adjustments and the Classic setup for those who may want a little extra smoke for their bbq. It says nothing about the Enduser manually adjusting feed rates or having to make adjustments.
https://grillagrills.com/pid-controllers/ Now, if there’s any factual info out there that says otherwise, please share. That’s a lot of money to spend if what they are stating is not true.
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09-23-2019, 06:00 PM | #3030 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 07-01-19
Location: Biloxi MS
Name/Nickname : Erik
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