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02ebz06:
Since I've sold my house, my Memphis Elite will stay here and I will be looking for a new grill in a month or so.

So I was wondering if anyone knows if there is another brand (USA Made) that uses the pellet feed mechanism like Memphis does.
The mechanism makes auger fires near impossible.

pmillen:
The Cookshack Fast Eddy series have a pellet drop system similar to Memphis'.  Also, the fire pot isn't below the grease tray, dramatically reducing the possibility of a grease fire.

02ebz06:
Thanks

Where did you find that picture ?  I found very little info/pictures for the PG1000 on the Cookshack website. Even the spec sheet was limited.
Would like to see the inside.  I'm concerned about the direct flame area.
I would not use the direct flame area, so would be a waste of space if it can't be used for regular BBQing.

Canadian John:
 Just as Paul stated....  Also & what you may mis is the easy cleaning the Memplis provides.. The PG series Cookshack appears to me to be an an easy clean. It would be @ the top of my buy listi if opting out of

 a Memphis.

 There used to be a lot of Cookshack posts here & on Pellet Heads. They are either are gone, trouble free with nothing to report or the few issues gotten used to.

 Anyone with a PG Cookshack should comment on their experiences.

pmillen:

--- Quote from: 02ebz06 on July 29, 2022, 11:16:13 AM ---Thanks

Where did you find that picture ?

I'm concerned about the direct flame area.
I would not use the direct flame area, so would be a waste of space if it can't be used for regular BBQing.

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Picture is several years old from the CS web site.

You are correct.  The direct flame area is not suitable for smoking.  It may be the original direct flame area for grilling.

The far right side is the commonly used smoking and roasting area as is the top rack.  The rack above the far right side will be roughly 20% hotter.  The left top area (I rarely use it) will be somewhat hotter—probably another 20% hotter.

Experienced users become adept at moving items around in the temperature zones when they're packing the pit full.

The direct flame area is perfect for reverse searing.  A warming drawer keeps early finishers warm while the remainder cook and is useful for cold smoking.

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