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I have a rectec as well - 590 and am very happy with it - only 2 problems in the 4 years I have owned it and resolved quickly with CS one was stuck auger due to moisture - CS talked me through fixing it on Thanksgiving day morning! The second one was a bad fan - replacement overnighted with no question asked for free.
However, they just went through some rapid growth helped by a private equity company buying into them, opened multiple locations, and, as I can see, have a fallout from that - QC is less stringent and they have more issues. |
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IDF, A.A. 215, "Scorpion" Company. 1993-1996
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I second the reqtec. I have a RT-700 and love it. Build quality is superb as is their CS.
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I'm a Yoder man... If you lean that direction, get the 640, hands down.
10 years and going strong! |
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Originally Posted By Skunkape71:
I'm a Yoder man... If you lean that direction, get the 640, hands down. 10 years and going strong! View Quote I have spares for my Pellet Pro, and I have needed them, which is why I ask. I have replaced two blower fans and my second control panel has a bad switch. Do you need to clean the smoke burn pot often or does it have some self cleaning thing or a going on? @skunkape71 I have no doubt, this will be the last smoker I ever buy. |
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Preferred pronoun: MARINE
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No wrong choice there
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Originally Posted By wildearp: Any maintenance issues or any parts needing replacement in that time? I have spares for my Pellet Pro, and I have needed them, which is why I ask. I have replaced two blower fans and my second control panel has a bad switch. Do you need to clean the smoke burn pot often or does it have some self cleaning thing or a going on? @skunkape71 I have no doubt, this will be the last smoker I ever buy. View Quote I use it on average 3 times a week, and it's been a great smoker. I'll be the first to admit, I haven't shown her much love we recently built a new outdoors area with kitchen, etc. figured it was time to show the ol girl some love! There have been a lot of upgrades since the 14' models. I'm upgrading the wheels/casters, and going with the stainless shelf. The only thing I would change, and it's a tossup, I might have sprung for the competition cart, out of vanity lol. If you plan on moving it a lot, I'd go comp cart. If not, the regular cart will be just fine. As far as the ash, really just depends on how many/ how long of cooks I do.. chicken, pork loin, wings, etc I'm good for 4-5 cooks before vacuuming. Brisket, pork butt, etc about every 2-3 cooks. |
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Oh yeah I would highly suggest the front stainless grease catcher trap thingy.. that's where the majority of my rust was from sauces and rubs dripping, from loading/ pulling meats.
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I really like my rectec
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I wouldn't hesitate to spend that money on a gun, but was wringing my hands on this.
Then I went full Yellowstone and Fuck It! I dropped a deposit on the YS640 and will pick it up Saturday. I have been doing quite a bit of overtime, so this is an easy decision. I am giving my Pellet Pro to my neighbor. She was describing the Masterbuilt that she owned and the poor results with it. I am going to change her life! Photos Sunday, hopefully. I will probably smoke some chickens for the inauguration. |
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Preferred pronoun: MARINE
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We bought a Yoder this spring, thing is a beast. You won’t be disappointed and you bought USA made instead of USA designed china made shit.
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Curious on your ribs... why did you use the smoke, and not plug into your controller?
I love the fireboard and being able to chart the cook! Im just a nerd when it comes that that kinda shit. also nice to be able to bump the temp from the easy chair if I'm trying to hit a certain dinner time! |
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Originally Posted By Skunkape71: Curious on your ribs... why did you use the smoke, and not plug into your controller? I love the fireboard and being able to chart the cook! Im just a nerd when it comes that that kinda shit. also nice to be able to bump the temp from the easy chair if I'm trying to hit a certain dinner time! View Quote Plus, the Thermoworks is a calibrated NIST traceable pro-grade piece of gear. It is a no-doubter when cooking on any device. I already owned it and knew how to use it, so it was a literal no-brainer. The Thermoworks app also charts the cook. |
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My opinion is always go to the bigger size. You may not think you will use one that big but trust me you will. I have a GMG Daniel Boone and wish I would have gone one size bigger.
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Fuck Cancer. Love you Pop.
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