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[mike243]

heat rises so I see no use in having a double wall bottom, a double wall top would make a lot more sense to me

 

[jmtyndall]

heat rises so I see no use in having a double wall bottom, a double wall top would make a lot more sense to me

Yes that's true, but we use the heat somewhere. Why do we insulate our heating ducts, all 4 sides? Why not just the top? Heat lost where we don't need it is inefficiency. We generate heat in the fire pot, and use it in the cooking area, generally the top. Heat lost through the bottom did now work for us and was totally wasted. Sure we could insulate the top too and that would be helpful, but you really cant say insulation is worse than no insulation.

I retrofitted my Trager with a spare controller that came from a Grilla. The Grilla with the insulated lower cook chamber has more stable temps than the Traeger with the same exact controller, a test I'd bet most havent done. For me, I like it. Some maybe dont care.

 

[danbono]

Hi Al l I think I'm leaning towards the 590. The grates on my Shirley stick burner are 30 w x 21 deep and I never had to use more then one grate The 590 grate is 29 w x 20 deep.The 700 is 36 w x 20 deep.
Thanks Dan

 

[danbono]

Hi All I was in Lowe's looking at the Pit Boss Pellet Grills.. They seem to be well built and in my price range..I was almost ready to pull the trigger on RedTec, but didn't like that it had one shelf.. The Pit Bosses also have a front shelf, which is extra for Rectec. How do the Pit Bosses stack up against Rectec 590& 700?

Any one have experience with either of these two Pit Models.
1.# 820
2.# 1100.
Thanks DanB

 

[Buttah Butts]

Not to many smokers compare to the quality of Rec Tec. The ease of operation, the way it hold temp etc. There customer service is amazing. I’m sure the pit boss is great but it won’t compare to Rec Tec or Gorilla. Don’t make the same mistake I did in trying to save a few $$ and buying on price it has cost me more in the long run. Just my .2

 

[SlowmotionQue]

heat rises so I see no use in having a double wall bottom, a double wall top would make a lot more sense to me

Exactly. The double walled bottom, "feature", appears to me to be a "feature" that is looking for a problem. But cannot find that problem because of the fact that heat rises.

This is why hot air balloons work. I'm with you. In light of that fact, well then why not have an insulated top and sides too? Heat will be lost on a cold day from any openings or cracks between the lid and the rest of the grill, unless it turns out that when you close the lid on it, it's airtight, which we know it's not.

Insulating the bottom of a grill and not the sides and the top, makes as much sense to me as insulating the floor of the basement of a house and not the walls or the attic. And then selling the house to a buyer and trying to convince him that he won't have a heat loss problem.

Or worse yet, trying to convince him that he's somehow going to be way better off on his heating bills in the dead of winter, than the guy who's basement floor is not insulated.

That's laughable.

Heat will also be lost from the grease port, the smokestack, or vents, any openings, and from the skin of the grill itself.

Oh, and another vote for Rec Tec. We love our 590. For the money, it's tough to beat.

 

[danbono]

Hi All Just placed my order for Rec Tec 590 & cover..Now can't wait till it gets here 6-7 days..Was hoping for the weekend. How long did some of yours take to get to you?
Thanks Dan

 

[sawhorseray]

Congratulations Dan, going to be a long week for you! RAY

 

[tx smoker]

Hi All Just placed my order for Rec Tec 590 & cover..Now can't wait till it gets here 6-7 days..Was hoping for the weekend. How long did some of yours take to get to you?

Congrats!! You're gonna be one happy camper. To answer your question, I ordered my 700 Bull on Sunday and it was here Thursday, just a few days later. We are in a different social environment right now though so it may take a bit longer. Rest assured though, it's well worth the wait.

Wlecoming another to the Rec Tec family,
Robert

 

[Blues1]

Worth the wait...just like Christmas!

 

[sandyut]

Congrats! Post up some cooks! Lot of Rec Tec Brethren here. Mine took almost 10 days...but that was after the thanksgiving sale I think.

 

[SlowmotionQue]

Congrats on the Rec Tec.

 

[jmtyndall]

Cool, good choice. Enjoy your new horny grill. I know a lot of people around here do

 

[Buttah Butts]

Mine took about 7 days from time I ordered it till it arrived at my house in NC. Congrats your gonna enjoy it.

 

[danbono]

Thanks guys.I always have the WSM to smoke on if feel like it..I have an 11lb Costco Prime Brisket waiting for the 590 to arrive. Got some Lumber Jack Comp. blend also..

I've checking shipping now for 2 days.Wish they ship the damm thing!! I got a reply from Rec Tec smoker will be here on Tuesday Yea:)


Dan