Pellet Fan
Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => Traeger => Topic started by: Greg1 on January 19, 2018, 01:59:07 PM
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Does anyone have any information on this older model Traeger smoker. Did it just have the 3 setting controller in it? Was is a good machine? I appreciate any and all advice on it.
(https://i.imgur.com/q4UnSgmh.jpg)
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Have a look in the Treager section; "rescued from recycling". I believe both pits are the same..That vintage of the pitin question had a 3 speed or low/med/high controller..I would pay attention to the auger tube where it enters the firepot - it shouldn't be rusted back. It 's a costly part..
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That’s an old 075 Trager Texas and yes in that era the contolers were 3 settings. I would call Trager to verify but I’m sure you can up grade to a newer controller with no problem.
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Sure looks like my 2002 075....
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n90/lwnna/BBQ%20Pits/Traeger075NewPaint006.jpg)
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Thanks for all the great information. The gentleman says it will fire right up and cook. Paints rough on it, but my question now is what would be a fair price to offer on it.
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My philosophy has always been the seller has to tell me what they think a fair price is. I either agree or say no, I believe X is fair. But he has to start.
That unit right there was bought in 2002 with the 3 position controller and I wanna say 3 40lb bags of Traeger Pellets and delivered to Pasadena, CA for $850 ($1200 in 2018 $). The digital controller was put on in late June of 2003 for $275 ($375 in 2018 $) [yeah, they saw us coming back then] and it was sold in 2007 for $600 ($750 in 2018 $). Right after that new paint job!
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Try Craiglist Portland Oregon for a comparison. You'll see one in better condition for $400. A friend just bought a Traeger knock off Pellet BBQ Grizzly Grillz for $600 brand new. Used on Craiglist for $300.
We are in a glut of Traeger knockoffs that could be decent quality. Thus the lower prices.
DK
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Re the controller: For around $70.00 you can get an Ortec (the original digital controller). It has a 10 min shut-down cycle and comes with an RTD..It replaces the 3 position switch..
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Thanks for all the great information. The gentleman says it will fire right up and cook. Paints rough on it, but my question now is what would be a fair price to offer on it.
so...........
did you get it?