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Title: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: bbqphx.com on June 21, 2012, 08:59:09 am

After months of searching, I finally found a used FEC100 and picked her up in Orange County this past weekend.  I am a complete novice when it comes to pellet cookers, so looking for some advice on fuel.  What pellets do you recommend and why?  Do keep in mind I'm a proud member of the Cheapskates of America club :)

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: AzScott on June 21, 2012, 01:34:36 pm

AWWWW YEEEAAAAHHH!!!  FEC's are awesome.  Tracy I always run Fast Eddies hickory pellets but I also really like Green Mountain hickory pellets as well.  I didn't like the Lumberjack pellets at BBQ Island a year ago but hear they are shorter in size now.  I also just tried a bag of the BBQ Island private label last weekend and really liked them.  I think that you being cheap will love the FEC.  My fuel cost is around $10 for a competition in the summer and maybe $12 in the winter.  

If you need any help or have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: AzScott on June 21, 2012, 01:35:58 pm

You got 3 rib racks as well!?!?!?!  Those are like $70 a pop.  You scored.

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: bbqphx.com on June 21, 2012, 02:29:30 pm

Thanks Scott.  Yes, I can't really think of a time that I'll have a use for three rib racks but one never knows.  Hopefully I'll get the chance to fire up the FEC this weekend!
And by the way it's cheapskate, not cheap  :P

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: AzScott on June 21, 2012, 04:17:45 pm

Sure Tracy.  If you would rather be a cheapskate I can live with that.  I do know that Justin would be interested in one or two of the rib racks.

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: toys4dlr on June 21, 2012, 10:52:09 pm

Hey Tracey,

I have good luck BBQ'rs Delight, I order it by the ton from Candy Sue.  I too had some issues with the length of the pellets from LumbeJack, it was a true fight and that was with my FEC 500 in the Restaurant.

It appears that you have a custom wheel set too.  Who did you but that from??

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: bbqphx.com on June 22, 2012, 07:13:39 am

Yes, the stand is a custom item the first owner (I am now the third owner) put on so I'm afraid I don't know who built it.  The wheel base is now wider than the smoker with inflatable tires to boot, so it's much more stable than the standard issue.

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: DRQ on June 22, 2012, 02:59:18 pm

you will love it... and if you decide to get rid of one of the rib racks let me know,.. I love FEC pellets, Green Mountain aree good... however latley I have been using BBQ'rs delight and love them..... You will love the FEC... just one awesome smoker. if you need anything feel free to email me I will help any way I can.....

enjoy

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: azkitch on June 23, 2012, 11:15:08 am

WOW Tracy--Congratulations!! What a great score that is...Have a great time with it!

Title: Re: Bought a FEC, now what do I use?!?
Post by: Harpo on June 24, 2012, 05:54:08 am

Tracy I think that is more smoker than you need or can handle. I will be glad to take it off your hands for you. Kidding aside, Congrats on the score. I'm jealous and want one so bad. I know you will love it once you figure out what works for you. Good luck with it.