Rec Tec Bull or Pit Boss Pro 1100

[BiscuitoftheSea]

I have another quick question -
I see there is an insulated blanket for the Rec Tec. Can you use that all the time to reduce pellet consumption (even when it is warm out)? Seems like you'd just leave it on the unit and not remove it. I live in MN so this seems like a good accessory to have.

Does Pit Boss have something similar for the Pro 1100? I didn't see anything - granted I haven't had significant amounts of time to look.

Anyone smoked on the Pit Boss in below zero to 32°F temps as are common in MN? What about the Rec Tec? Is there is big difference in pellet consumption?

EDIT: Pit Boss does have one. Anyone have experience in cold weather with and without these?

 

[sandyut]

I have the cold weather blanket for the Bull. works good, and yes pellet consumption goes up a fair amount in the cold. I have used mine well below zero.

 

[BiscuitoftheSea]

I have the cold weather blanket for the Bull. works good, and yes pellet consumption goes up a fair amount in the cold. I have used mine well below zero.

Do you leave yours on even when it is warm?

 

[sweetride95]

Traeger, I believe, recommend only using the cold weather cover below 30F.
I picked up a welding blanket from Harbor Freight for $20. I folding in half two or three times and it zip ties onto my Pro22 Traeger nicely. It's not the prettiest, but it does really help with temps when it gets cold.

 

[BiscuitoftheSea]

Traeger, I believe, recommend only using the cold weather cover below 30F.
I picked up a welding blanket from Harbor Freight for $20. I folding in half two or three times and it zip ties onto my Pro22 Traeger nicely. It's not the prettiest, but it does really help with temps when it gets cold.

Anyone know the logic behind only doing it below 30°F? I think Rec Tec recommends below 60°F. Seems like having an insulated chamber would ALWAYS be beneficial, not just at low temps.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Anyone know the logic behind only doing it below 30°F? I think Rec Tec recommends below 60°F. Seems like having an insulated chamber would ALWAYS be beneficial, not just at low temps.

Just a guess here, in hotter climates some owners adjust the minimal feed rate.

That is, in the summer months, and I'm speaking of Rec Tecs here, owners of other models may have some input and may do the same, but when it comes to Rec Tecs, some owners elect to lower the minimal feed rate from the default 65, to 35 because having the minimal rate set at the default 65 in hotter climates, makes temperature control more difficult.

Turning the minimal feed rate down, makes it easier for the grill to maintain steady temperature in hotter weather.

Putting an insulator on the grill when the climate is already hot, would make that even more difficult.

Turning the feed rate down too low can result in flame outs.

 

[metsfan2152]

Late to the party but I love my Rec Tec stampede. It’s a great gril. Solid grill as long as you take care of it, but that goes for any grill.

 

[mike243]

I bought a moving blanket and used on mine when it was cold out and it helped reduce pellet usage but not sure how much,our temps here run crazy in the winter like a roller coaster lol

 

[NU2SMOKE]

Brand New Rec Tec Bull owner here. There is something that also needs to be said about Rec Tec....THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SECOND TO NONE!! I am not exagerating in the least. They are fantastic and will literally jump thru hoops to make you happy!
When I ordered mine...it came damaged. No fault of theirs...the shipping company dropped it. I took Pics and sent them to Rec Tec and before I could dial them up they were calling me. I did not have to wait to send it back to get another one or anything... They apologized and immediately sent out another entire grill expedited the shipping and gave me some cool stuff to make sure I would be happy.
Once I received it...a couple days later they called me again to ask if everything was ok...did I have any questions and spent as much time as I needed on the phone. They were great!!
When you buy one... not only do you get the cell phone number of the general manager but the cell phone numbers to both of the owners with a not begging you to call them at any time for any reason.
The Rec Tec Bull is worth every penny I paid twice over just to get that level of customer service. And no I am not working for them or paid by them. I just love my grill!!
Here are some pics of my very first cook with it....

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Brand New Rec Tec Bull owner here. There is something that also needs to be said about Rec Tec....THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SECOND TO NONE!! I am not exagerating in the least. They are fantastic and will literally jump thru hoops to make you happy!
When I ordered mine...it came damaged. No fault of theirs...the shipping company dropped it. I took Pics and sent them to Rec Tec and before I could dial them up they were calling me. I did not have to wait to send it back to get another one or anything... They apologized and immediately sent out another entire grill expedited the shipping and gave me some cool stuff to make sure I would be happy.
Once I received it...a couple days later they called me again to ask if everything was ok...did I have any questions and spent as much time as I needed on the phone. They were great!!
When you buy one... not only do you get the cell phone number of the general manager but the cell phone numbers to both of the owners with a not begging you to call them at any time for any reason.
The Rec Tec Bull is worth every penny I paid twice over just to get that level of customer service. And no I am not working for them or paid by them. I just love my grill!!
Here are some pics of my very first cook with it....
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That is some good looking Q.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Brand New Rec Tec Bull owner here. There is something that also needs to be said about Rec Tec....THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS SECOND TO NONE!! I am not exagerating in the least. They are fantastic and will literally jump thru hoops to make you happy!
When I ordered mine...it came damaged. No fault of theirs...the shipping company dropped it. I took Pics and sent them to Rec Tec and before I could dial them up they were calling me. I did not have to wait to send it back to get another one or anything... They apologized and immediately sent out another entire grill expedited the shipping and gave me some cool stuff to make sure I would be happy.
Once I received it...a couple days later they called me again to ask if everything was ok...did I have any questions and spent as much time as I needed on the phone. They were great!!
When you buy one... not only do you get the cell phone number of the general manager but the cell phone numbers to both of the owners with a not begging you to call them at any time for any reason.
The Rec Tec Bull is worth every penny I paid twice over just to get that level of customer service. And no I am not working for them or paid by them. I just love my grill!!
Here are some pics of my very first cook with it....
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Nice rig and nice results.

Congrats.