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Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => recteq => Topic started by: Smeauxkin on July 12, 2018, 05:20:23 PM

Title: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 12, 2018, 05:20:23 PM: Got em home today. It's bigger than I thought, that's a plus. It's one quality piece for sure. Setup was a breeze. In the wifi app there was a part that ask you to name your grill. Never had to name an appliance before. I bought a new jeep JKU Willys at the beginning of the year and finally got the rebate check. It's mostly because of this extra money that I felt better about spending $1k on a fancy pellet pooper. So in honor of the Willys I shall call him Willie.
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As you can see in the background, I'm in the process of extending my patio. Willie needs some range to roam free.

And here's the Jeep that made all it possible.

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Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: triplebq on July 12, 2018, 05:27:22 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: imahawki on July 12, 2018, 05:46:00 PM: Better be careful what you're smokin' if his name is Willie. ;)
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Post by: Ross77 on July 12, 2018, 08:57:09 PM: Nice looking smoker. I have a feeling they are selling a lot of those. Not too big, not too small, SS and a somewhat reasonable price.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 12, 2018, 09:15:38 PM: Yep. Great bang for the buck. I initially looked at the trailblazer but it was just what it is, a portable pellet smoker. Got pizza and pulled pork planned for the weekend. Maybe even pulled pork pizza.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 13, 2018, 02:24:29 PM: I have a 12x12 now. It'll be 26x18+ when I'm done. I had a deck attached to it but after changing the boards twice, it's concrete from here on out. Live and learn.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 14, 2018, 03:40:25 PM: Anybody know if it needs to be seasoned? I did the burn in. Came across some vids about seasoning the older models. Manual doesn't mention it.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 14, 2018, 07:15:41 PM: Quote from: Smeauxkin on July 14, 2018, 03:40:25 PM
Anybody know if it needs to be seasoned? I did the burn in. Came across some vids about seasoning the older models. Manual doesn't mention it.

After you do the burn it, the rest of your cooks will be the seasoning.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 14, 2018, 08:26:22 PM: 10-4
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 15, 2018, 08:52:41 PM: RSR for its maiden voyage. Gonna be hard to pay for a steak in any restaurant and be satisfied from now on. Love this thing.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180716/d1a391137b4fa0f6d79e2f3af6f9624d.jpg)
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 15, 2018, 09:01:35 PM: You will find it is hard to go out for anything that you can make on your grill.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: WiPelletHead on July 15, 2018, 09:20:45 PM: Looks great!

Your doing good just coming out of the gate.

:clap: :clap:
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Craig in Indy on July 16, 2018, 09:29:13 AM: Quote from: Ross77 on July 12, 2018, 08:57:09 PM
I have a feeling they are selling a lot of those.

They must be - shipping is now out to October 1 according to the website. If I were going to replace my Mini, it's the one I'd be looking at.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Canadian John on July 16, 2018, 09:59:48 AM: Nice looking pit. Rec Tec has made many positive improvements from inception. It just looks good! Enjoy that pit.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: grilltreats on July 16, 2018, 10:50:40 AM: Very good looking pit, and the one I wanted, but also wanted the front shelf so I went with the 700 while the getting was good. Probably should've got the 590 for just the two of us. It was a very hard decision.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 16, 2018, 11:17:17 AM: Quote from: grilltreats on July 16, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
Very good looking pit, and the one I wanted, but also wanted the front shelf so I went with the 700 while the getting was good. Probably should've got the 590 for just the two of us. It was a very hard decision.
I've got a welding machine and I know how to shoot a rivet. It might just end up with a shelf.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ross77 on July 16, 2018, 03:51:27 PM: Apparently RecTec has one in the works.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 21, 2018, 11:22:33 AM: Got the slab done!

Last night I started it's first long cook. 10 pounder for pulled pork. Started the pit from my app. Pretty cool.

Pulled it and wrapped at 160. Threw in some butter, brown sugar, honey, and some fruit juice.

The Stampede is working perfectly. I'm always finding faults in things I buy. None so far on this one.

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Also, I added some Fireblack seals around the door. Probably not needed but now the only place smoke comes from is the vents and drain occasionally. Improved the feel when closing the lid too.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ross77 on July 25, 2018, 10:21:21 AM: FYI for anyone with a Stampede I have two friends who bought them recently. Their meat probe temps were off and couldnâ€™t be adjusted because the controller is the old version 101.

The firmware canâ€™t be updated over WiFi so RecTec has to send a new controller and my friends will have to take the smokers apart and replace electronics. Needless to say, they are not happy.

Other than that they have been happy with the Stampede ;)
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 25, 2018, 11:15:46 AM: I've read about that. I have version 103 which is supposed to allow you to calibrate them. I haven't checked em yet though. Food still tastes great.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 26, 2018, 01:47:36 PM: Not being one to leave well enough alone, I checked out my probes. I'm happy with that:

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180726/c75272b0b1ffe9ccd6866e159bb987e3.jpg)

Got some baby backs in it right now. Love this thing.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ralphie on July 30, 2018, 10:03:59 AM: Quote from: Ross77 on July 25, 2018, 10:21:21 AM
FYI for anyone with a Stampede I have two friends who bought them recently. Their meat probe temps were off and couldnâ€™t be adjusted because the controller is the old version 101.

The firmware canâ€™t be updated over WiFi so RecTec has to send a new controller and my friends will have to take the smokers apart and replace electronics. Needless to say, they are not happy.

Other than that they have been happy with the Stampede ;)

How do I know what controller version I have? Is it printed in the manual or on the device? My probes are routinely 10-15 degrees higher than my Thermapen MK4. I need to do an ice bath test but judging from my cooks, the Thermapen is correct.
Interestingly (thankfully), the grill temp probe is great according to the two oven thermometers I have sitting on the grate.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ross77 on July 30, 2018, 10:07:25 AM: When you plug the grill in, it shows the version number on the screen.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ralphie on July 31, 2018, 08:35:29 AM: I have version 101. Dang
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ross77 on July 31, 2018, 08:53:47 AM: They will send you a replacement.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ralphie on July 31, 2018, 04:15:35 PM: Ross,
Thank you for this advice. I just called Rec Tec and the experience was painless. The call lasted 6 minutes and in that time he confirmed that the new 103 version controller and probes were being shipped today for an arrival this week, we discussed how to install it, and briefly touched on calibrating probes.
He was very nice and knowledgeable and it appears Rec Tec is very prepared to handle this problem. Likely because the problem is prevalent at the moment, but prepared nonetheless.
I'll report back on the resolution of this issue and controller performance.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 31, 2018, 04:34:28 PM: Quote from: Ralphie on July 31, 2018, 04:15:35 PM
Ross,
Thank you for this advice. I just called Rec Tec and the experience was painless. The call lasted 6 minutes and in that time he confirmed that the new 103 version controller and probes were being shipped today for an arrival this week, we discussed how to install it, and briefly touched on calibrating probes.
He was very nice and knowledgeable and it appears Rec Tec is very prepared to handle this problem. Likely because the problem is prevalent at the moment, but prepared nonetheless.
I'll report back on the resolution of this issue and controller performance.
This is why I bought REC TEC!

Ribeyes tonight!
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on July 31, 2018, 05:56:28 PM: Did ribeyes on "full" with the sear kit. This was the final nail in the coffin for my gasser. I wanted to see how the Stampede would do for a fast dinner. We have a winner!
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Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ralphie on August 01, 2018, 09:22:39 AM: Looks delicious. Can you sear on the flat back side of the sear kit to get more surface contact? Is it even flat? It appears that way in the picture.
Also, how well do the searing grates clean up?
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Ross77 on August 01, 2018, 09:50:29 AM: I use the flat side more than the other side. You do get more surface char. They are pretty easy to clean.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on August 11, 2018, 12:54:28 PM: The pinnacle of smoke, BRISKET! Had to pull it at 193*. Forks ok. Got it wrapped and resting now. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

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Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on August 11, 2018, 02:20:49 PM: We have a winner! Best meal I've had in a while. Paired it with some smoked mac-n-cheese.
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Post by: Ross77 on August 11, 2018, 02:57:15 PM: Looks great
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Post by: cookingjnj on August 11, 2018, 05:18:39 PM: Great looking brisket. I still have not tried mac and cheese on the pit yet.
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Post by: Smeauxkin on August 11, 2018, 05:35:39 PM: Quote from: cookingjnj on August 11, 2018, 05:18:39 PM
Great looking brisket. I still have not tried mac and cheese on the pit yet.
It's excellent cooked this way. I kinda cheated though. I bought one of those redi-made packs at Sam's club. Threw some crumbled bacon on top to dress it up. Pretty darn good.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: okie smokie on September 10, 2018, 06:14:30 PM: How long between order and receiving your unit?
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on September 10, 2018, 07:52:49 PM: Quote from: okie smokie on September 10, 2018, 06:14:30 PM
How long between order and receiving your unit?
10 days for me but they were in stock at the time.
Title: Re: It's a STAMPEDE!
Post by: Smeauxkin on October 27, 2018, 10:39:00 PM: I just gotta tell somebody, we had a Halloween get together tonight and we made some chilli dogs. I started the REC TEC up on the app while we were trick-r-treatin with the kids. Nothin fancy, threw some Ballpark dogs on the Stampede. BEST DANG HOT DOGS EVER. I love this thing.