RecTec 590 wont go above 180

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Getting ready to make my Over The Top Chili and and ABT's and cant get smoker over 180. It is 18 degrees out but I would think it should go to 225? Getting ready to shift gears and just do on the stove. Going to give it another 30 minutes.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Well it finally made it and put food on. Looks like 225 going to be the max in cold weather. Should of added a smoke tube but just going with it. Let go a couple hours and bring inside to finish everything up.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Living in a colder climate, bump up your temp Brian. I’d roll between 275-300*

However, just a suggestion.

 

[Buckeye1]

I use my recteq in cold weather a lot.

Not sure which vintage of the 590 you have. But make sure the vents are clear, fire pot clean and good pellets. I’ve run my in sub zero temps