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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Jayace - there are way more experienced folks here than me to ask any questions on what types of grills are best.  I'm a newbie myself.  What I am learning though is a pellet grill is great for smoking but grilling is probably not their strong suit.  If you do grill with them what I have learned...
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    As I review all these grills I have noticed some have chimneys and some don't.  I haven't read anywhere about the benefits or advantages of having one or not.  Anyone know if there is any advantage/disadvantage?  Or do all the smoke exhaust systems work the same regardless?
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Ok, here is a very minor small point but I'm thinking an exposed grease bucket could be an issue.  I have dogs and although I'm sure I can keep them out of the bucket while I'm present, I know them enough that as soon as I go inside they will be all over it making a mess of themselves.  Was...
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Kuma...Firecraft?!?  Never even heard about these.  Wow I have a lot of work to do.  Thanks
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Again, thanks everyone, this is very helpful.  This is really tough decision.  I think I need to take my time on this before I pull the trigger. As I mentioned in my post, I'm really looking for a gas grill replacement that can smoke as well.  That's what originally directed me towards a...
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    @ mural boy I to am from the Chicagoland area. Any issues cooking in our climate on the pellet grill? In particular when it's cold or when it's raining. I don't have a covered area to cook under so was wondering if rain (drizzle to light rain, wouldn't cook in a downpour regardless of grill...
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Thanks Westby.  The pics are making me hungry.  Actually one of my complaints about my MES is it tends to over smoke and create a heavy creosote taste.  I learned quickly to use the chips lightly and I never used mesquite.  I only use apple and sometimes throw in a few chips of hickory but you...
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    Pellet Smoker as a grill to?

    Hi All!  Looking to get a pellet smoker (thinking REC TEC but have not pulled the trigger).  I dont have a lot of experience smokin but plan on doing more (have a MES that works as advertised but I dont like the taste).  I was thinking of a pellet smoker not only for smoking but to use as a...
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    Rectec what's bad about them

    Great forum!  So helpful.  I'm new to smoking and looking to get a Rec Tec based on the reviews I have read and forums like this.  I currently have a Masterbuilt electric smoker and really haven't been pleased.  The unit works as advertised but I just don't like the taste.  Everyone says its...
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