muledeerarea33? Report post Posted December 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, oz31p said: Maybe call the help line Pry return it and go back to real wood. I tried to be modern I’m sure they make great products but this one turned me off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewlyMinted Report post Posted December 22, 2022 Sounds like a dud! That’s sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted December 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, muledeerarea33? said: Pry return it and go back to real wood. I tried to be modern I’m sure they make great products but this one turned me off What ever happened to your wheel barrow that we used to grill on? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted December 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Vowell said: Should have bought a yoder. Haha. Amen. Yoder is built to last a lifetime and then some 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 22, 2022 29 minutes ago, dcshorthairs said: Haha. Amen. Yoder is built to last a lifetime and then some 😁 These guys are amateurs with thier stamped steal Traegers 😜 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, oz31p said: FYI pit boss is an Arizona company . And includes a flame broil feature But the product is still built in China. I am probably buying a Yoder on the next go around because they are made in the USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, 25-06 said: What ever happened to your wheel barrow that we used to grill on? Still got it. And still got the seasoned shovel head to cook roasts! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted December 22, 2022 I got an electric Cookshack: made in America (if you consider Oklahoma part of the USA -- some Texans don't) but expensive. It is more of the Ron Popeil philosophy -- set it and forget it. That is my philosophy too. They do make a pellet feed used in many of the professional competitions. Sportsmen's carries a Chinese knock-off but it is moderately expensive also. I think we are going on 10 yr now and well satisfied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted December 22, 2022 I'm still using my old Brinkman 'R2D2' looking thing that I picked-up for $5 at a yard sale 20+ years ago (Added a $20 electric heating element to it for consistent heat.). Sort of limited on capacity, but one roast, turkey, or batch of salmon at a time is good enough for me, anyway. Maybe someday I'll up my game and go for one of the newer models, but for now I'm still too cheap. lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted December 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, stanley said: I'm still using my old Brinkman 'R2D2' looking thing that I picked-up for $5 at a yard sale 20+ years ago (Added a $20 electric heating element to it for consistent heat.). Sort of limited on capacity, but one roast, turkey, or batch of salmon at a time is good enough for me, anyway. Maybe someday I'll up my game and go for one of the newer models, but for now I'm still too cheap. lol On my second one. Bottom pan is "well ventilated" and whenever the water bowl would spring a leak I'd put a 10-32 screw and nut through it and there are probably four or five of those. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az41mag Report post Posted December 22, 2022 Are you getting any error codes on the temp controller display? Mine gave me some issues with shutting off and a LER code on the display. Ended up having to open the cone shaped cover on the chimney to get more air flow through the unit and that seemed to solve that issue. They're great when they work, but frustrating as heck when they don't. Good luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted December 22, 2022 I love the simplicity of a pellet smoker/grill and what you get out of it. It takes significantly less time to clean and tend than my old wood/charcoal smokers. Much better taste than propane, but yes just like everything in life there is some maintenance. Couple of things I have learned over the years of pellet grills/smokers Keep them out of the weather as much as possible either with covers or on a porch etc.. Pellets will retain some moisture and if they start breaking down it really gums up the auger. I usually keep just enough pellets in the smoker so that if they get wet, either directly or through humidity in the air I don't waste a bunch of pellets. There is a sweet spot when you vacuum too much or not often enough If I'm doing long smokes (6+ hours) I'll clean them out every time. If I'm doing quick grill work, steaks, hamburgers, chicken etc... I clean them every 5 or 6 times I use it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted December 22, 2022 12 hours ago, muledeerarea33? said: My drip pan isn’t dirty. Doesn’t even have grease on it. Well if you keep it put foil on the pan…it won’t stay clean for long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted December 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Vowell said: These guys are amateurs with thier stamped steal Traegers 😜 It took me a while to graduate. They will soon see the light lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted December 22, 2022 We need a good popcorn thread in these slow times. I just read 3 pages about smokers.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
