I've smoked several whole briskets using charcoal to start the 1050 up, but using nothing but mesquite splits to smoke them. I use a Fireboard as my controller, so I didn't have as many temp swings as others have said using the GF controller.
Yeah SAV doesn't get too bad. But I've never worried about wind and just keep it under a patio umbrella if its going to rain.same here. We don't usually have a problem with the wind in Southeast Georgia. MB has addressed this issue with somewhat of a shield on the 1050 that helps block wind. I would think you'd be ok backed up toward a wall.
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Be aware of increasing winds this weekend. This forecast map is sustained winds at 3pm Saturday. Expect gusts to be up to double this. Humidity is expected to fall as well so be fire cautious especially in the SW.
I can't compare the two but can tell you the 1050 is a beast. Just did a 10 hour pulled pork cook and it held temps perfectly the entire time. You will not be disappointed
If im smoking I normally start with a small layer of lump charcoal first to get a nice bed of hot coals dropping down in the ashbin, then the rest will be normal kingsford mixed with whatever wood i need to use plus some wood in the ash bin to start the smoke.
I usually get around 6 hours from a stack of fuel.
I burn a 50/50 mix of KIngsford briquets and Mesquite lump charcoal.
they do at times yes makes better smoke in the chute imho but i do both.
The temp drops.How does this act when its running out of fuel ?
The bottom grate on the 800 is around 24 1/4” x 16 1/2”Thanks! I also need to check on the midsized 800 model to see if I can on that as well.
The temp drops.
The bottom grate on the 800 is around 24 1/4” x 16 1/2”
The 2 shelves are 24 1/4” x 8”
I just seasoned my new 800 yesterday. I plan on trying some smash burgers on the griddle today!
A good review:
Were you cooking on the grate or rack ? My grate temp is pretty accurate but middle rack is about 30* off based on my Thermoworks.
That's strange never had that happen but Ive also never ran out of fuel. Good thing you a backup thermo going !
Assembly took a couple hours and I had help. Lots of parts and pieces. I believe it weighs just over 200 lbs so you might need a little help with the box.Got a Masterbuilt 800 coming tomorrow (hopefully, the local freight company is terrible). How did the set up and seasoning go? I hope to be able to get it assembled and seasoned over the next few evenings, so it's ready to go for the Superbowl.
When I run out of fuel the temp dropsWell, according to the controller, that did not happen. Set temp was 290 and it showed that to the end. I would've not have known the temp was dropping if not for my TW and TelTru gauge.