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markem 09-05-2011 11:32 AM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by whodeeni (Post 1398631)
Guy wants 550 for a texas that he bought last november....
That's a good deal isn't it?
A good price. I have a lil' texas elite that go around here for about $550 new.

One thing to check, if you decide to get it, is that the auger functions properly. In year two, I didn't clear out the auger over the winter and had problems getting it to function again. The problem was that pellets left in the unit swelled and turned to concrete inside the auger tube. Running the wedged auger resulted in a burned out auger motor ($38 including shipping, easy change-out).

I will be removing the pellets to storage and then running the auger until empty every time I use it during our wet winters from now on.

jonumberone 09-05-2011 03:10 PM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by markem (Post 1398718)
A good price. I have a lil' texas elite that go around here for about $550 new.

One thing to check, if you decide to get it, is that the auger functions properly. In year two, I didn't clear out the auger over the winter and had problems getting it to function again. The problem was that pellets left in the unit swelled and turned to concrete inside the auger tube. Running the wedged auger resulted in a burned out auger motor ($38 including shipping, easy change-out).

I will be removing the pellets to storage and then running the auger until empty every time I use it during our wet winters from now on.
Thanks for the tip, Mark!
I'll be sure to empty the auger and hopper out before storing for the winter.
Before this post, I had zero intentions of doing so!

markem 09-05-2011 03:15 PM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1398782)
Thanks for the tip, Mark!
I'll be sure to empty the auger and hopper out before storing for the winter.
Before this post, I had zero intentions of doing so!
I have a vague recollection of the sales guy telling me to do this (or maybe I read it on the website). But since I didn't write it down, it didn't stick. Won't forget anymore, however. :tu

jonumberone 10-18-2011 06:58 AM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by markem (Post 1398718)
One thing to check, if you decide to get it, is that the auger functions properly. In year two, I didn't clear out the auger over the winter and had problems getting it to function again. The problem was that pellets left in the unit swelled and turned to concrete inside the auger tube. Running the wedged auger resulted in a burned out auger motor ($38 including shipping, easy change-out).

I will be removing the pellets to storage and then running the auger until empty every time I use it during our wet winters from now on.
Just wanted to bump this bit of useful information for any Traeger owners like me who are getting ready to pack it up for the winter! :tu

Jenady 10-27-2011 09:52 AM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Kelly,

I have used a Traeger for many years. If you need to be able to set and forget it they can't be beat. I have literally done hundreds of ponds of ribs, roasts, fish, chicken, and turkey. I can do 13 sides of ribs at one time. I have cooked in 100 degree weather and sub-zero weather. My results are always great!

http://jenady.smugmug.com/Other/2-Sm...3_LTpd5-Th.jpg

jonumberone 10-27-2012 06:02 AM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by markem (Post 1398718)
In year two, I didn't clear out the auger over the winter and had problems getting it to function again. The problem was that pellets left in the unit swelled and turned to concrete inside the auger tube. Running the wedged auger resulted in a burned out auger motor ($38 including shipping, easy change-out).

I will be removing the pellets to storage and then running the auger until empty every time I use it during our wet winters from now on.
Bump for Mark's useful information!
Just cleaned mine out.
Once again a hurricane is forcing me to call an end to smoker season. :(

mosesbotbol 10-27-2012 06:40 AM
Re: Looking for opinions on a pellet grill
 
Why should the smoker have a season? I use mine all year round. Actually I use it in the winter more often than summer...


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