Anyone use the masterbuilt 560??

[Bfwoff]

Got mine about 10 days ago. My first real smoker. I’ve only ever used smoke boxes on a gas grill, so that really doesn’t count. Yesterday made my first ever brisket. ( never had the equipment). It turned out perfect. I’ve also cooked some awesome steaks and smoked some chicken breast. I used good quality lump charcoal with hickory chunks mixed in and a couple mesquite. Also dropped a chunk in the ash bucket a few times. Made plenty smoke. Other than the quirky phone app it works great, holds temp, easy to clean, no moving parts. Very satisfied.

 

[whistlepig]

Been looking hard at the MB 560. Right now I have a MES 30 and a Weber gas grill both of which work well. The 560 looks like it would replace both and with a better flavor than the electric or gas grill.

 

[whistlepig]

I ordered a MB 560 tonight. Delivery not til May 28. Looking forward to my first smoke with it.

 

[rexster314]

Got mine about 10 days ago. My first real smoker. I’ve only ever used smoke boxes on a gas grill, so that really doesn’t count. Yesterday made my first ever brisket. ( never had the equipment). It turned out perfect. I’ve also cooked some awesome steaks and smoked some chicken breast. I used good quality lump charcoal with hickory chunks mixed in and a couple mesquite. Also dropped a chunk in the ash bucket a few times. Made plenty smoke. Other than the quirky phone app it works great, holds temp, easy to clean, no moving parts. Very satisfied.

Well, there IS that fan that runs when you're using the grill

 

[Aledavidov]

I ordered a MB 560 tonight. Delivery not til May 28. Looking forward to my first smoke with it.

Congrats, you will love this unit

 

[Bfwoff]

Well, there IS that fan that runs when you're using the grill

Yep, forgot the fan. That’s a important moving part.

 

[Will Squared]

I am a fan of the fan.

I know the power of the Leaf Blower !

 

[candurin]

Well, my 1050 will be here tomorrow! I know there are some hiccups but nothing that was a show stopper.

Cabela’s has it for $799 with 10% off using the cabelas card (available every Tuesday) and an extra $20 off as a card signing bonus.

For $699 out the door (free shipping and no tax), I couldn’t pass it up.

 

[Marsha Pierantoni]

This product MAY be great. WHO KNOWS? The one I just bought doesn't work. NO help from Masterbuilt. My advice? Don't buy it. It's not worth it.

 

[ross77]

Mine has been working great since January. Sorry you’re having problems. Have you submitted a warranty request on their website?

 

[Will Squared]

Mine has been working great since January. Sorry you’re having problems. Have you submitted a warranty request on their website?

I submitted a warranty request today on the fire box.
Do you think they will stand behind a repair?
I have had mine since January as well.
Have any of you others gotten help from Masterbuilt for a new fire box mod or am I going to be on my own?

 

[Will Squared]

No one is answering their phones there because of Covid19.

 

[rexster314]

I submitted a warranty request today on the fire box.
Do you think they will stand behind a repair?
I have had mine since January as well.
Have any of you others gotten help from Masterbuilt for a new fire box mod or am I going to be on my own?

I saw a post on the MB Gravity UK Facebook where Masterbuilt sent him brand new metal plates and insulation.
Me? I bought one of the stainless steel repair kits

 

[Will Squared]

I saw two kits. One is 14 gauge and the other is 12 gauge. I might just get a mod kit if the warranty deal takes too long. I wouldn't want a thin metal mod kit and get a repeat
Thanx Rex.

 

[Aledavidov]

Well, my 1050 will be here tomorrow! I know there are some hiccups but nothing that was a show stopper.

Cabela’s has it for $799 with 10% off using the cabelas card (available every Tuesday) and an extra $20 off as a card signing bonus.

For $699 out the door (free shipping and no tax

 

[Aledavidov]

I submitted a warranty request today on the fire box.
Do you think they will stand behind a repair?
I have had mine since January as well.
Have any of you others gotten help from Masterbuilt for a new fire box mod or am I going to be on my own?

It’s what I find , message from MB

 

[negolien]

I saw two kits. One is 14 gauge and the other is 12 gauge. I might just get a mod kit if the warranty deal takes too long. I wouldn't want a thin metal mod kit and get a repeat
Thanx Rex.

Remember my post on the box mods warping and allowing moisture between old and new plates. Might not be a deal breaker for you but check it out 1st.

 

[Will Squared]

So the metal plates are only temporary for transport?
It looked like I had fuzzy insulation looking material (just a little bit) in the ash bucket this time.
I think Rex had a video about his insulation.

 

[rexster314]

I saw two kits. One is 14 gauge and the other is 12 gauge. I might just get a mod kit if the warranty deal takes too long. I wouldn't want a thin metal mod kit and get a repeat
Thanx Rex.

I installed the 12 ga panels this past Sunday.

 

[Will Squared]

Remember my post on the box mods warping and allowing moisture between old and new plates. Might not be a deal breaker for you but check it out 1st.

Thanx Negolien.