That is it for today.  A LOT has changed in Pellet units since I bought my 1st one in 2002.  There is a lot to cover on this unit, so I hope folks will be patient with the progress, as I have life chores to do also!

Realize I have not done a Performance Test in almost 6 years.  Maybe there have been many advancements in controllers and apps, but this one is pretty sophisticated.  It is going to take several post on each, this is just a tease.

That is the amount of pellets in the Hopper, as you can see by the digital indicator on the far left of controller, it says it is 75% full.

I will do a separate post on grilling area.  3 different size grills.  And the upper grill come out very easy and has what I believe is a very innovative storing system behind the unit.

Again, some assumptions.  I hope Keith will weigh in on and correct me if I am wrong or simply do not know the function of certain items.

I believe the U shaped big piece is both ash collection and grease catch and channel.

Interesting diffuser!  Very heavy.  I am not sure the function of the the metal piece below the diffuser and pellet auger.

Added a few more photos.  My cheap phone basally wont function under 15% power, so I am having to let it charge so I can finish following directions from the app and taking pictures of the assembly.  It will be done today and the burn in will happen.  I know Kristin wants a Butt for a function she has coming up, so we may drive right into cooking as we do the technical portion of the PT too!

It took about 70 minutes to get to this stage.

A few more photos added.  It took about 70 minutes to get to this stage.

App downloaded, says 1:15 hrs with 2 people.  So see you in about 2:30!

I am getting old.  This is going to take awhile!  Keith is sending me a link to an app that will walk me through it, so I am real pleased about that.  I was in my 50's the last time I put a pit together, and in my early 50's the last time I did one this big!  So bear with me!