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    New Rec Tec Mini Temperature Issues

    I timed mine today and it was about 4 seconds on and 4 seconds off. Probably same as yours. I heated mine up to set temp of 180 in 70 degree ambient when it finally held around 215. Not the end of the world but I won't be doing any cold smoking on it. I disagree about the design flaw. I think...
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    Shipping of pellets is crazy expensive

    Yeah, I don't remember what brand they had but they did have one random bag the last time I was in there. Will check it out when I get low as the price was reasonable but not a brand I immediately recognized.
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    Shipping of pellets is crazy expensive

    As a newbie smoker from SF-BA myself I am trying to figure this out as well. I purchased 200lbs with my grill and so far I am still trying to burn through that (saved on shipping) (so far only burned through about 30lbs through 7 long cooks which I think is great) However afterwards I will...
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    New Rec Tec Mini Temperature Issues

    So I too have a Rec Tec Mini and while I do not live in AZ (CA) I also get higher temps even with lower ambient (75-85). The main reason I wanted to be able to smoke at 180 was because there is higher smoke production at lower temps. However this has NOTHING to do with the actual temperature...
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    Buy new or Used?

    Thank you guys. I am emailing CS to price out some of the core components just to understand what the impact may be if those end up being an issue.
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    Buy new or Used?

    The only thing I worry about with pellet grills vs. other grills is that they have a lot more electrical and moving parts, which tend to be more expensive, limited 3rd party options etc. It seems like it is in good condition but again it is 4 hours away, not sure I want to drive out that far...
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    Buy new or Used?

    Hi all, Been looking to grab a PG500 but I am wondering whether I should get one new, or there is one that is from 2012 used semi-nearby. Price difference is about 50% off for the used one, requires me to drive +/-3 hrs to get it and since its from 2012 comes with no warranty. Pictures look...
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    Newbie deciding between Electric, Pellet or Propane Smoker

    Bay Area, Santa Clara specifically
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    Newbie deciding between Electric, Pellet or Propane Smoker

    I think overall what I need is to be able to sample what comes out of a pellet or electric smoker. I have only had out of a stick burner and I don't know anybody who has an electric or pellet smoker in my area (nor cal). I think its hard to make a decision just based on a lot of subjective...
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    Traeger or GMG?

    I am thinking about getting the same Rec-Tec as well, let me know how it goes!
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    Newbie deciding between Electric, Pellet or Propane Smoker

    Good point. I am on the top floor so it shouldn't be a problem. My current gas grill is against a wall but I would probably put the smoker against a far railing so it doesn't turn the side of the building black. So it probably comes down more now to either a smokin-it #2 or a rec tec mini...any...
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    Newbie deciding between Electric, Pellet or Propane Smoker

    Hi all, Long time lurker first time posting. Really interested in smoking my own meat, looking to get something to get started. I need something either electric, pellet or propane since I live in an apartment complex where they do not allow charcoal or wood bbqs. I also like the convience of...
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