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Title: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Harpo on July 29, 2010, 09:11:53 pm
We finally have a thread for us so chime in and be counted. If your looking to buy a pellet smoker or have one this is OUR spot. I'm cooking on the Traeger Texas for personal cooking at home.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: toys4dlr on July 30, 2010, 08:57:54 am
FEC 100 at the comps and I cook on a FEC 500 at our Restaurant, Q-to-U-BBQ. 

Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Smell My Butts BBQ AZ on July 30, 2010, 11:02:02 am
I'm a Pellet Head.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: AzQer on July 30, 2010, 12:07:30 pm
I swing both ways myself Pellets and wood/Charcoal. Use a Treager BBQ100
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Crash on July 30, 2010, 05:03:05 pm
I swing both ways myself Pellets and wood/Charcoal. Use a Treager BBQ100
It's too easy.  You get a free pass Mark.   ;)
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Harpo on July 30, 2010, 05:27:42 pm
I am glad to see so many coming out of the closet, I will be swinging both ways myself when my Good One Chuckwagon gets here. I cooked a pizza on the Traeger today.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Flagstaff BBQ & Catering on July 31, 2010, 07:30:43 am
3 FEC100's. The triplets. Love em all! ;D
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: srankin1826 on September 20, 2010, 11:25:33 am
Traeger Texas new owner.  So far so good.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Harpo on September 20, 2010, 06:28:37 pm
Traeger Texas new owner.  So far so good.
I Love my Traeger Texas. When I bought my trailer smoker people were ready to by my Traeger. No way Jose, It's a keeper.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: SkinFan on September 21, 2010, 11:38:16 am
I have a Green Mountain Grills Jim Bowie.  Absolutely love it !!!  Once you have experienced cooking with a pellet smoker, you will never go back to stick burning.  You can always pick out the pelletheads at comps..... they always look well rested !!  Cheers !
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Gourmet Grills on September 22, 2010, 10:34:50 am
Hi T.A. How long have you had your GMG? How would you compair it with Traeger? I sell both.
Thanks
Ken
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: SkinFan on September 22, 2010, 04:34:54 pm
I have only had my GMG a few months.  In my opinion, the customer service of GMG is second to none in the pellet grill market.  Due to the fact that Traeger has gotten so big, their customer service is not what it should be.  I think both grills produce fine BBQ, but the controller on the GMG is outstanding and very user friendly.  Having 5 degree increments is very handy. The p settings on the Traeger can be very cumbersome.  For the money, I think the GMG is hands down, the best grill on the market in the 1K range.

TA
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: jcross on September 22, 2010, 07:14:48 pm
I have only had my GMG a few months.  In my opinion, the customer service of GMG is second to none in the pellet grill market.  Due to the fact that Traeger has gotten so big, their customer service is not what it should be.  I think both grills produce fine BBQ, but the controller on the GMG is outstanding and very user friendly.  Having 5 degree increments is very handy. The p settings on the Traeger can be very cumbersome.  For the money, I think the GMG is hands down, the best grill on the market in the 1K range.

TA

I was online with "pelletheads.com  and read several posts the the GMG did not produce much smoke due to the grill's efficiency.  How do get around the issue.  Thanks
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: ron b on September 22, 2010, 09:22:21 pm
ken is the biggest and best pellet head i know ......he is also a sponsor for site if not mistaken awesome guy and great deals. and really good chicken i might add ;)

Ron
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: birdie64 on September 22, 2010, 09:46:52 pm
Ken, As you know I bought my first Texas O75 from you.  It has functioned flawlessly and as a result I have never had any need for customer service.  Your service and committment have been excellent.  In my Illinois location I purchased a second Texas 075 and it was not functional from day one and took several weeks to make it work.  Six months late I am still waiting and trying to resolve an issue concerning the front shelf and would give Traeger customer service an "F-".  I would be curious to know your feelings about the changes at Traeger and the difference in quality from the formerly USA manufactured grills to the currently China manufactured grills.  Does this have any bearing on your recent move to include the Green Mountain in your inventory?     DM
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Gourmet Grills on September 23, 2010, 10:52:25 am
Hi Everyone,
Dennis if I can be of help resolving your problem with the shelf let me know.
I added GMG just because I had calls for them. I'm still in the learning stage with them. Both Traeger and Green Mt. have things I like and things I don't like.They are both made in China. Thing happening state side in marketing effect me more.
Thanks Guys,
Ken
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: ibWalt on September 26, 2010, 09:33:11 am
I just sold my Wolf gas grill and ordered a Memphis Pro Wood Pellet grill from Mike at BBQ Island.  I done a lot of research prior to my purchase and found to Memphis Pro to meet more of my needs including it had to be made in the USA.  I will probably have lots of questions and look forward to this forum for sharing information.

If anyone has any suggestions for my first attempt at cooking on a pellet grill I would appreciate the input.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: Harpo on September 26, 2010, 06:06:58 pm
Walt, welcome to this new Forum of Pellet Cookers. Don't hesitate to jump in with any comments or questions. I sure someone will have any answers you might be looking for. I have a Traeger Texas.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: azmonsoon on September 28, 2010, 11:14:48 pm
I have a Green Mountain Grill and love it. Why didn't I do this sooner? I still love my Weber OTG, but love hitting the on switch, setting the temp and not worrying too much about anything else :)
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: cowgirl on November 19, 2010, 07:21:57 am
I have a Memphis Pro... Really enjoy using it. I still use my horizontal wood burner, drum, block pit and others but the Memphis is great, especially those times when I'm too busy to tend a fire.  :)
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: smoque shack on February 02, 2011, 11:45:50 am
i have an FEC500 on a trailer.....can't imagine a better smoker.....
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: E23barton on March 29, 2011, 09:05:56 pm
I received my Yoder YS640 from Mike at BBQ Islands last week.  It's remarkable with holding its temp without being an insulated pit.  The adjustable baffle is cool feature inside it as well, allows you to cook two separate things at slightly different temperatures.
Title: Re: Calling all Pellet Heads
Post by: txbbq on April 07, 2011, 08:54:18 pm
I am a pellet head now use to be a stick burner, still do some but cook on an FEC300. opening a restaurant in about a month.