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07-06-2018, 12:18 PM | #1 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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Smitty’s Pellet Pooper Ponderings
Thanks to you Farkers I’ve been eyeballing Poopers on InterWeb, YouTube and Pellet People Forums and have come to some Conclusions.......These are Smitty Conclusions - yours may vary.........
First what I consider Top Tier High End are Out - like Memphis n others are Out. Too High $. Second - Lower End is Out. Seen too many people replacing controllers on PitBoss, Camp Chef and others due to Large temp swings ( up to 100*), temp overshoots and flame outs. They are replacing them with $200+ PID controllers And these grills use little to No stainless. Which leaves me with 2 categories : High End (for me): picks would be a Mak 1 Star or a Blazin Grill Works Grand Slam or Grid Iron. Mid Grade: 1st pick RecTec Stampede or Bull. -Better controller, stainless burn pot, shield, grease pan and grates. And their Customer Service Ranks High 2nd pick: Green Mountain Jim Bowie. There’re are a couple others that would fall into those two groups but I don’t like them for one reason or another - some I just don’t like how they Look. So OverAll if I Bumped my Head and went Goofey - I would order a RecTec Stampede with optional top grate and exhaust Vents . $988 to my Door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJoDZIC3KDM&app=desktop Now let’s get back to Gravity Fed and Insulated Cabinet talks.......
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07-06-2018, 12:26 PM | #2 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-27-16
Location: Middle Michigan
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Ive really wanted a blaz'n. Love the build quality and the options. The add ons are relativity cheap.
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07-06-2018, 12:32 PM | #3 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 05-22-18
Location: Port Saint Lucie Florida
Name/Nickname : Rick
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Several I know bought the pellet grill / smokers and had to replace parts as you described because the cooker is not built to handle high heat / spikes, they are pissed for buying into the info commercial bs.
Getting repair parts were time consuming and expensive so they quit even trying. Those who say they are considering one I tell to save their money for a more well built one if that is the direction they want to go..... or just get a proven product and learn it. Personally, I will stick with charcoal and wood. |
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07-06-2018, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: 10-01-17
Location: North Texas
Name/Nickname : EL Luchador
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Are you bored of the gravity feed already?
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07-06-2018, 12:43 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: 02-08-18
Location: San Francisco, CA
Name/Nickname : Joe
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With the Mak you wouldn't have to replace the "horns"
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07-06-2018, 12:48 PM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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I Like the Horns and $600 difference would buy Many replacement Horns.........
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07-06-2018, 12:50 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: 02-08-18
Location: San Francisco, CA
Name/Nickname : Joe
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So when will it be in your possession?
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07-06-2018, 12:51 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: 09-21-17
Location: Central Texas
Name/Nickname : Larry
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If a deal came along on a yoder ys640 I would be strongly tempted:)
Larry
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07-06-2018, 12:52 PM | #9 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 01-09-13
Location: pleasantville Iowa
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I love my Rec tec bull, wifi and two probes built in 304 stainless Steele and the 6 year warranty and support cannot be beat. I have sold all my wsm and my battle box and went this route and do not regret it one bit.
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Rec Tec 700 with cold smoker, Rec Tec BFGi, Rec Tec Bullseyex2, Purple Thermo Pen(fastest one they have) Blackstone 17" and 28" Anova sous vide. etc....:wacko: Last edited by pigville porkers; 08-03-2018 at 09:44 AM.. |
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07-06-2018, 12:53 PM | #10 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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You’ve asked that twice now on 2 different threads .....No.
I always have Multiple Cookers/Smokers. Have had up to 10 at one time. I’m Down to 8 unless I count the 2 small portable grills then I’m still at 10. Don’t have to be Bored with One to get another one - Esp One of different Size or Type. Ideally I’d have a Small, Med. n Large of each type........
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07-06-2018, 12:54 PM | #11 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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I’d of kept the Battle box plus the RecTec......
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07-06-2018, 12:57 PM | #12 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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I can’t afford One Right Now and Not Sure I want a pooper. Suck to buy One and then use it twice a year......... I’d like to borrow one for a month or 2 n see........
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07-06-2018, 12:57 PM | #13 |
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Join Date: 07-14-13
Location: freeman,mo
Name/Nickname : Calvin
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07-06-2018, 12:58 PM | #14 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-17-13
Location: Burleson Tx
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Ribs look Good to me.........
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07-06-2018, 01:00 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: 07-14-13
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