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[zelmo]

As I shop for a pellet grill the Rec Tec Stampede has made it to the short list. Something that I don't see discussed is the use of holes in the back for exhaust instead of a stove pipe on the side. I know I can get covers to keep rain out. What I don't know is how those holes affect the cook.

Does anyone know if they help or hinder vs the side stack?

 

[Ishi]

I have a Stampede and she cooks like a champ! Not sure why they didn’t use a chimney BUT if you get one buy a cover and keep it on at all times when you aren’t cooking.
If you don’t you will invent new cuss words when fixing the swelled pellets in the auger:mad:;)

 

[zelmo]

Thank you. I do intend to keep it covered, and this design allows the use of a generic cover. Unfortunately you can't put the cover on when it is still hot so if it starts to rain before it cools there is a risk of water getting in. Do the vent covers work well enough to keep the pellets from swelling in that scenario?

 

[ross77]

My neighbor has the Stampede with the stainless vents. They do keep the water out. He also used high temp caulk to seal around them.

 

[zelmo]

Thank you. With that design do you know if there is a temperature variance from front to back? Any need to rotate the meat as it cooks?

 

[ross77]

Not that I’m aware of. I can tell you I’ve sampled his brisket and pork shoulder. Both were very good and he’s a novice.