Pellet Fan

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Welcome to Pellet Fan!

Poll

Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased?

Blaz'n Grills
- 5 (4.8%)
Camp Chef
- 7 (6.7%)
Country Smkers
- 1 (1%)
Louisiana Grills
- 2 (1.9%)
Pit Boss
- 1 (1%)
FEC/Cookshack
- 4 (3.8%)
Firecraft
- 4 (3.8%)
GMG
- 24 (22.9%)
Kuma
- 1 (1%)
MAK
- 3 (2.9%)
Memphis
- 5 (4.8%)
Rec Tec
- 3 (2.9%)
Smokin Brothers
- 2 (1.9%)
Traeger
- 39 (37.1%)
Yoder
- 1 (1%)
Wood Master
- 0 (0%)
Other
- 3 (2.9%)

Total Members Voted: 92


Pages: [1] 2 3   Go Down

Author Topic: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)  (Read 3332 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Kristin Meredith

  • Administrator
  • You are starting to smell like smoke.
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3400
Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« on: October 21, 2017, 08:12:39 AM »
I started this poll many years ago (probably 7-8) on PH.  Did not have all these manufacturers at that time and Traeger was the clear choice followed closely by GMG.  I theorized that, over time, Traeger would lose its iron grip on the market.  I re-did the poll on PH about 4 years ago, but it was kind of a muddled mishmash of too many years of voting.

So now I get to start fresh.  Please vote and if you feel like it, tell us the year of purchase of your first pellet pit.
Logged

Bar-B-Lew

  • Global Moderator
  • You don't Drink the Kool-aid anymore.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6990
  • Schnecksville, PA
    • Bar-B-Lews Blog
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2017, 08:25:05 AM »
Traeger XL 1st pellet pit
Logged
MAK 2*, Memphis Elite, Traeger XL, Blaz'n Grand Slam, Pit Boss Copperhead 5, Weber Genesis II 435 SS, Sizzle Q SQ180

DE

  • Starting to taste the Smoke.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 203
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2017, 11:23:57 AM »
Cookshack PG1000, Fathers Day 2011. After a year of reading and researching on the former site.
Logged
Doug//PG1000  SI4D   EXPEDITION GRIDDLE  FIREBOARD  THERMOPEN   BLACKSTONE 22  A BRISKITARIAN!

MysticRhythms

  • Starting to taste the Smoke.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 156
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2017, 11:32:18 AM »
Traeger lil tex in 2008.
Logged
Don't ask me, I'm just improvising. 
PG500

cookingjnj

  • Thinkin about Renouncing Charcoal.
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 894
  • Branchburg, New Jersey
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2017, 12:00:34 PM »
Rec Tec 680
Logged

EC

  • Knows what a Pellet Is.
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 15
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2017, 12:19:31 PM »
My CS 450 in 2005.  Still have it and works great!
Logged
PG 500 Louisiana CS450 GMG DC

Greg1

  • Using less gas.
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 89
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2017, 01:08:50 PM »
A demonstrator Traeger junior elite June 2015
Logged
Louisiana LG900 Traeger Texas Elite 34 Big Horn SRPG 1093

scdaf

  • Using less gas.
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 57
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2017, 02:06:11 PM »
GMG Jim Bowie in 2010.  Probably at least 1000 cooks on it and still works just fine.  Replace a control board and got the wireless remote.  Had to replace the ignitor when new as GMG had a bad batch.  Should replace the thermal blanket someday, as it's gotten savaged by cats thinking a warm grill in the Winter is a great place to sleep and scratch.  The few times I've needed customer  service, it was speedy and helpful.

Like the tattoo says, "No Regerts"    :D
Logged

Bobitis

  • Thinkin about Renouncing Charcoal.
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 855
  • Contrary to popular belief, bacon is a vegetable
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2017, 02:21:45 PM »
My Traeger Jr Elite is now 4 years old. I didn't do any research before I bought it, but likely would have got it anyway.
At the time, I don't believe there were too many manufacturers that had a smallish smoker that wood fit on my deck.
Logged
How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?

smokin soon

  • Starting to taste the Smoke.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 179
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2017, 02:24:57 PM »
Lil Tex in 2008. Still in service.
Logged

pmillen

  • Global Moderator
  • You are starting to smell like smoke.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3387
  • This pistol is most fun for the buck
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2017, 02:33:05 PM »
I read the PH performance tests on every unit evaluated.  I selected a short list of five units and read the Tips and Tricks and Comments and Questions sections from the oldest to the newest.

Three units were eliminated and I agonized over the last two, Memphis and PG500/1000.  The PG500's direct zone, the flexibility provided by the discrete temperature zones, the even heat in the smoking zone, the ability to adjust temperature swings and the adjustable smoke output swung my vote.

I'm still happy after five years and the Memphis line still tempts me.

EDIT:  I've never talked to Cookshack Customer Service.  They probably don't have that department.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2017, 02:35:29 PM by pmillen »
Logged
Paul

Lone Star Grillz Texas Edition Direct Offset - MAK 2-Star – M Grills M-36 – Hunsaker Drum – Basic 36" Blackstone Griddle – PK Grill – Masterbuilt 1050 – Kamado Joe Big Joe w/FireBoard Drive & Blower

dankirk

  • Knows what a Pellet Is.
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 9
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2017, 04:59:03 PM »
I bought a GMG Daniel Boone in 2012.  My choice was based in large part on Bentley's evaluation on the old site.  It's been a great choice.  I've made awesome meals, and have enjoyed upgrading it as new tech (WiFi) has become available.  I've been so happy with it that I also bought a Davy Crockett for camping.  Very happy with both GMG's.
Logged

dclord

  • Starting to taste the Smoke.
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 121
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2017, 07:09:56 PM »
Traeger Lil Tex Elite 2010. That means I only had it a little over 5 years. I thought it had been longer.

Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

Logged

cjs180

  • Knows what a Pellet Is.
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 14
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2017, 07:24:51 PM »
I bought a Cabela's Camp Chef in March of 2016. Been very happy with it and smoke all year in North east WI.
Logged

Quadman750

  • Thinkin about Renouncing Charcoal.
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 724
  • North of the border
Re: Which was the First Pellet Pit You Purchased? (poll 1 of 3)
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2017, 07:27:22 PM »
Bought the Memphis Elite, it has been a great pit.
Logged
Memphis Elite Memphis Pro Vision Kamodo Weber Performer Deluxe
Pages: [1] 2 3   Go Up
« previous next »