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  1. retfr8flyr

    Fireboard 2 Drive

    I looked at the pro but decided the thermocouple probes were not that important too me and I would rather have 6 probes then 3.
  2. retfr8flyr

    Fireboard 2 Drive

    My CyberQ WiFi died, so I started looking for a replacement. After looking at all the options available these days I decided on the Fireboard 2 Drive and ordered it from Atlanta Grill Company. When I get it I will post some initial impressions, compared to my old CyberQ. My CyberQ was the...
  3. retfr8flyr

    Added to my stable tonight.

    Nice find, the Akorn is a great grill. You can get a diffuser stone direct from Char Grill, or several other sources.
  4. retfr8flyr

    Back burn through auger tube *Update*

    Any pellet grill that uses a direct to the firebox feed auger is subject to burn back. You need to let it cool down from high temps before you shut it down. The only way this is avoidable is with a drop design firebox like the Yoder and some others use. I don't really use my 1300 for high temp...
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    Requesting suggestions on my next grill/smoker

    I have not had any issues, except for a few wifi connect problems, which turned out to be more my router setup then the 1300. They sent me a new controller last year, to make sure I had the latest upgrades, it was a fairly easy install and things work better then ever now. I can't recommend the...
  6. retfr8flyr

    ANOTHER new smoker thread, please educate me :) I dont' know much about these.

    1) You will never get the flavor from a gas grill the you will get from a Weber charcoal grill, 2) Wifi and blue tooth capability are extremely nice to have and are very useful for monitoring your cooks. I wouldn't consider them a deal breaker but they are nice to have. If you have ever had to...
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    Requesting suggestions on my next grill/smoker

    I have a Gen 1 Traeger Timberline 1300 and it has been a great grill for me. The new D2 version is supposed to be even better. Mine sits outside year round, under the Traeger cover and still looks great. If you are happy with your current Traeger, you should give the 1300 a serious look. With...
  8. retfr8flyr

    Looking to buy a flat top. Any input?

    Another Camp Chef FT600 owner here. I have nothing but good things to say about my griddle but if I were buying one today, I would have to look hard at the new Char Griller Premium griddle. https://www.chargriller.com/collections/gas-griddles/products/premium-cabinet# Seems to have a lot of...
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    ANOTHER new smoker thread, please educate me :) I dont' know much about these.

    As already stated grilling is hot and fast and pellet grills are just not good at it, even the high end grills don't really do it well. I would recommend going with a simple Weber Kettle for all you grilling needs and getting either a Smoke N Sear...
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    Opinions wanted on new smoker

    I have the Gen 1 Timberline 1300 and I have been very happy with it, the new D2 version is supposed to be even better. If you want to also be able to really cook steaks and such with searing ability I wouldn't recommend the 1300. For real direct flame type grilling you will need a grill with a...
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    Can someone advice me as a newbie what to buy?

    I would also recommend getting a Weber Kettle, add a Slow N' Sear https://snsgrills.com/products/slow-n-sear-deluxe and an Inkbird remote thermometer https://inkbird.com/products/ibt-4xs?variant=13393681186879. You will be under your budget and able to cook both steaks, burgers and smoke meats...
  12. retfr8flyr

    To wrap or not to wrap...

    A lot of wrapping choices depend on what you are using to cook with. Personally I don't wrap anything on my Big Joe. I much prefer the flavor and bark from cooking unwrapped. I do wrap some things on my Timberline, due to the pellet grills tendency to dry meat a little more than I like. When...
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    Looking for my first pellet grill and having trouble deciding between 2

    There are a lot of grills in your price range but I would recommend you save up a little more so that you can get a little better grill. I would recommend you get a grill with a PID controller, as it will make you much happier in the long run. All pellet grills basically work the same, an auger...
  14. retfr8flyr

    Tappecue AirProbe

    My Meater has worked well in my Big Joe over some fairly high heat, so I don't really think that would be much of a problem My worry with my Meater probe is the battery inside the probe wearing out and also the fact that it's not water proof. The internal temps with my Meater are fairly accurate...
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    Tappecue AirProbe

    I also wonder about the Meater comparison. I have the original Meater and the bluetooth range is very limiting. I just ordered one of these and I will see how it compares. I like the fact that it is waterproof, so I don't hat to worry about juices dripping on the probe during a rotisserie cook...
  16. retfr8flyr

    New member/Pellet smoker pitts and spitts SS850

    Welcome to the forum. Great choice on the grill, looking forward to some cooks posted.
  17. retfr8flyr

    Time for a new smoker, why should I switch to Pellet?

    It sounds like you need to look at the Masterbuilt gravity charcoal smoker lineup. Their grills give you ease of use and great flavor.
  18. retfr8flyr

    Routing Probe Wires in a Kamado

    I also have an Inkbird, as well as a BBQ Guru and I just run the wires between the two sections. I just make sure the wires are not doubled up, so the thickness is minimal. I have never had a problem doing this on my Big Joe, so I don't understand you problem. As asked which Kamado grill do you...
  19. retfr8flyr

    Pit Boss-Traeger-Recteq best for the money.

    IMHO the Austin XL is the best bang for the buck currently available. It uses the older style controller but it still does a good job. There isn't another grill out there that will give you the capacity of the XL for anywhere near the price. There are a lot of very happy XL owners and it really...
  20. retfr8flyr

    SMF is BACK ONLINE

    So glad to see it's back up. Thanks for all the hard work you all put in to get the forum back up after such a major disaster.
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