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  1. oddball

    How many probes are too many?

    Depends on the size of the smoker I would guess.  The average person wouldn't likely need more than 4.  Even if you were cooking 3+ items in the smoker, you don't need to monitor them all, just a couple, specifically the smallest.  When they are done, the probes could then be moved. So yes, I'd...
  2. oddball

    New RecTec

    It's not any different, just a matter of learning the grill. The only obvious item that I've learned so far (and applies to all pellet grills from what I've read), is in regards to smoke "flavor".  The type of pellets will obviously impart different flavors, but in regards to the amount of...
  3. oddball

    Scoops!

    nifty idea.  might have to give that one a shot.
  4. oddball

    what next

    Sealing.  It will help keep the heat and smoke where it belongs.  Insulating would largely only help in varying conditions, such as when it's cold. Also, heat plates under the grill(s) will help spread the heat under the entire cooking surface and help with the hot side/cold side all units with...
  5. oddball

    New smoker for me

    Any therm that is in the smoker/door, will likely not be accurate.  The key is to use a known good therm to learn the actual temp.  Personally, I use a digital unit and place the smoker probed at the rear of the grill.  Otherwise, as noted, it's just a matter of sealing up the unit as well as...
  6. oddball

    What are you burning? Updated pellet info

    I'm currently using the CookingPellets Perfect Mix ( http://www.cookinpellets.com/our-premium-pellets/40-lbs-bag-perfect-mix/ ).  These are the only brand/type that I've used thus far and is one of the two types that shipped with my RecTec.  I've been happy with flavor, but have nothing to...
  7. oddball

    New RecTec

    I enjoy mine as well. I recommend getting a digital therm and putting the probe at the center of the grill.  The controller temp is pretty accurate at low temp, but the higher the temp, the further off it is.  I believe it has to do with the location of the probe.  But just something to be...
  8. oddball

    1st Brisket Help?!?!

    I just did a flat yesterday.  225 until 160, then foiled and increased temp to 250.  Only took about 6 hours.  I lowered the heat and left it in another hour, then pulled and wrapped in a couple of towels until it was served  The more you read, the more different opinions you will receive. It...
  9. oddball

    Kingsford blue bag at lowe's

    I've used several different brands.  Sometimes you don't have a choice, but most of my experimenting was simply with different lump brands.  Never had any issues worth mentioning with any of them.  Some do vary in how long they burn, or how quickly they get burning.  But overall, nothing major.
  10. oddball

    first dry run on the offset.

    How are you checking temps?  For best results, get a digital therm and put the probe at grill level. The door gauges will almost always be off.  You need a valid reading to know how far off. Also, you didn't list your mods, but you may want to extend the exhaust stack down to grill level. 
  11. oddball

    Different wood pellets

    Haven't any of the Pit Boss pellets.  But they are available other places, they aren't a Target exclusive.
  12. oddball

    Oklahoma Joe offset smoker question...Question on wood/charcoal...

    Based on what I've read, depending on temp, smoke flavor is only imparted into the meat the first few hours.  After which you simply need heat to continue cooking. You can test for yourself by simply monitoring when you stop adding wood and how the meat tastes when done. When I was using...
  13. oddball

    Different wood pellets

    Free shipping doesn't apply to all products on Amazon. Last I looked, most of the pellets, especially large amounts, were not Prime eligible.
  14. oddball

    What's the philosophy on smoking two different things at once?

    The only thing to watch is when doing something like fish/salmon with a strong odor, as it can impart flavor onto the other items.  ie: salmon flavored chicken or pork Otherwise there are no issues with mixing multiple items.
  15. oddball

    Char-griller question

    It would appear so based on the description:  https://www.chargriller.com/component/virtuemart/portable_grill-detail.html and from the image at Lowees, you can see the left side bolt pattern:  http://www.lowes.com/pd_11236-49769-11236_0__?productId=3049705
  16. oddball

    Kingsford blue bag at lowe's

    Not an issue as far as I know.  I have used it for both. The only difference that I'm aware, are the physical size.  Have you seen the competition ingriedients?  http://virtualweberbullet.com/compkingsford.html
  17. oddball

    All seasoned up ready to go!!!

    I doubt it was vegetable oil.  All of the grills/smokers that I've had stated to clean and season before cooking. And even if it is vegetable oil, I still wouldn't do it.  Ever tasted old vegetable oil?  Not too mention anything oily collects dust/dirt and anything else that comes into contact...
  18. oddball

    All seasoned up ready to go!!!

    Nice...time to get smoking. As much as I liked watching and maintaining the fire of my old SFB smoker, it's so much nicer to simply set the temp and go about my business with my new RecTec.
  19. oddball

    Dumb Question(s)

    I used to buy plastic putty knives. They come in all sizes, and are somewhat flexible.
  20. oddball

    4th of july smokin

    Give yourself a little extra time.  It took me a few attempts at pork to figure it out.  Nothing worse than being in a time crunch and the meat not cooperating.  They were all good eating.  But could have been better.  But then I set high expectations for myself.
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