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  1. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Well after 2 years and 6 months I finally have a major failure. The knob on the controller no longer responds. The buttons work but I can't change the temp. Thankfully I can with the app. I have the Home Depot 3 year extended warranty. This may be the only time I've ever used an extended...
  2. ross77

    Which pellet smoker is a good one?

    Correct. I’d always run my pellet smoker at 180 first to get more smoke on it. However that will just add to the cooking time. I found that briskets took quite a long time. What I like about my charcoal Gravity is that I can smoke at 275 the whole cook and still get great flavor. I do all my...
  3. ross77

    Which pellet smoker is a good one?

    It’s a different type of smoke flavor. I tried the tubes and adding pellets to the deflector but it’s just not the same. IMO it’s more of a wood fired oven flavor. Just not what I was looking for. I don’t like heavily smoked food either. In the end you just can’t beat the flavor of smoldering...
  4. ross77

    Which pellet smoker is a good one?

    My two cents. I started with a WSM and loved the flavor but not the work once I had kids. I sold it and got a MES. Easier but never did like the flavor profile. Next was a ReqTec 680. Very convenient but you give up smoke flavor IMO. Yes you can lower the temp but then everything takes longer...
  5. ross77

    Oklahoma Joe Bronco sale

    Looks like Target and Walmart have these in stock.
  6. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 - one year in

    I must have an exceptional one. I bought the 560 in January 2020 and the only issue I had was the lid switch failing but I just bypassed it. I did not buy the firebox mod as from what I've read the metal is designed to burn away and the hardened firebrick remains. With that said, I don't...
  7. ross77

    Oklahoma Joe Bronco sale

    I managed to snag one from Target today and they had an additional $15 off with Target Circle.
  8. ross77

    Oklahoma Joe Bronco sale

    https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/708007
  9. ross77

    Oklahoma Joe Bronco sale

    Target is selling this for $270 and I'm tempted. I currently have a MB Gravity 560 and used to have a Weber Smokey Mountain. Thinking about getting back into the drum smoker game.... Is this a little more set and forget than the WSM? I like the idea of hanging ribs and cuts of meat.
  10. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    They have a 1 year warranty. Stated right on their website.
  11. ross77

    Anyone make the switch from charcoal? Experiences?

    I went from a WSM to a RecTeq and I sold the RecTeq for a Masterbuilt 560. Pellet smokers are very convenient but you give up flavor for that convenience. IMO you just can't be the flavor of charcoal and wood chunks. All that being said, the Masterbuilt is the lowest quality of all the...
  12. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    It might be trying to update its firmware. If you’re connected to your phone it will try to download the new firmware then shutdown. Takes around 10 minutes. For warranty issues, register your grill on their website then submit a warranty claim. I received a part about a week later using this...
  13. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Briskets and shoulders I've cooked so far have not stalled and just pushed right through. They came out great so if it cooks faster it's a bonus IMO.
  14. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Yes. If you cook on the main grate it will get done faster.
  15. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    The device you are using can also make a difference. Lots of variables with all the different smartphones out there. MB recently updated the iOS app. Not sure about Android.
  16. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    It does use more but I’m not filling it constantly. Definitely not every cook. What fuel are you using?
  17. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Are you saying the food doesn't taste like it was cooked with charcoal? I've been using the 560 for 6 months and it's been great so far. I'm not understanding your running out of fuel issue. Just add more charcoal to the hopper....
  18. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    Take out the drip tray and the grates. Look in the main cooking chamber for sunlight shining through. Mine had a tiny opening where the hopper is attached. Basically it was leaking where the bolt is coming through. I used some high heat caulk.
  19. ross77

    Regular charcoal grill vs MB Gravity

    You set the temp with the dial on the controller. At temps 500 and over the fan will cut out when you open the lid for safety purposes.
  20. ross77

    Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

    No connection problems using an iPhone 8. One of my firebox panels is burned through metal to the firebrick. MB says this is normal so I’ll take their word for it. All in all about what I expected quality wise for a $500 grill with digital control.
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