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Get Started Here => If you want to introduce yourself... => Topic started by: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 12:19:15 PM

Title: Hello Everyone!
Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 12:19:15 PM

Jon here (smokymtnjonny) from East Tennessee. Was on pelletheads back in the day. Been a pellet griller off and on since 1995. First grill was a 1995 Traeger BBQ 100, back when no one even knew what they were :D. Was out of it for several years after a disappointing experience with GMG (tight temp, but no flavor). I currently have an old Lil Tex that I found on FB with the 3 speed controller. I’m a big fan of that controller, as, to my taste buds, they just produce more flavor than the PID controllers I’ve tried. Anyway, great to be here!

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Post by: Canadian John on July 16, 2022, 01:28:36 PM

 Nice to have you back & enjoying that 3 speed L'il Tex..

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Post by: urnmor on July 16, 2022, 03:33:14 PM

Welcome back

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Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 03:39:53 PM

Thanks, John!

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Post by: 02ebz06 on July 16, 2022, 07:45:09 PM

Welcome aboard Jon.

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Post by: jdmessner on July 16, 2022, 09:41:12 PM

Good to hear from you! I have a vintage (old) Trager from back in the day. It has two hoppers, predates hotrods, and has the three speed controller like yours. I do think you are right about the flavor. I love the food from that grill. However, it is quite large and bulky, so unless I am cooking for a crowd I don't usually pull it out.

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Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 09:46:54 PM

Thanks, urnmor! I agree, JD. That 3 speed makes a difference! My old BBQ 100 had to be started with alcohol gel as well! Good times! I’d like to see a picture of your Traeger!

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Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 09:48:19 PM

Thanks, Bruce!

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Post by: jdmessner on July 19, 2022, 09:17:34 PM

Quote from: smokymtnjonny on July 16, 2022, 09:46:54 PM

Thanks, urnmor! I agree, JD. That 3 speed makes a difference! My old BBQ 100 had to be started with alcohol gel as well! Good times! I’d like to see a picture of your Traeger!

Here are some pictures of the grill. I bought it for a $100 from a guy who had it in a pole barn at a church camp. He hadn't used it in the seven years he worked there and wanted the storage space. Probably the best $100 I ever spent.

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Post by: jdmessner on July 19, 2022, 09:33:28 PM

Johnny, now it is your turn! Do you have any pics of the 100, or your current grill?

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Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 19, 2022, 09:52:54 PM

Beautiful, JD! It’s like a double BBQ100!!! Here’s my mom’s old BBQ 100. I had to put a new temp sensor in it last week.

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Post by: pmillen on July 20, 2022, 08:55:25 AM

Welcome back to the gathering, Jon.  I agree with your conclusion as to the way controllers affect the smoke flavor.

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Post by: smokymtnjonny on July 20, 2022, 04:03:50 PM

Thanks for the welcome, Paul! Yes, after years of using the three speed, the old p setting temp controller, and a PID, the 3 speed wins my tastebuds every time!