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John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« on: October 23, 2017, 06:58:45 PM »

Administrators:  I won't be upset if you move this post.  There isn't an Other Manufacturers category in the Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits section.


I understand that the Wellingham pit is rather uncommon, rarely found on patios or decks but is used by some competitors.  Have any of you seen one in action at a contest?  Do you have an impression of its capabilities?

As an aside—has anyone used Wellingham's rubs or sauces?  What are they like?
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2017, 07:15:35 PM »

That pit was made over 20 years ago.  When I lived in Memphis, my neighbor attended a cooking class by Willingham and I believe Willingham was using that pit in Memphis in May BBQ competition back then.  I have used a few of his rubs over the years, and they were OK.  I may have to see if they have them in the grocery store when I go down there in a few weeks.
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2017, 08:22:32 PM »

20 years ago?  Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?

My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..."  It is a pellet pit, isn't it?
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2017, 08:31:37 PM »

20 years ago?  Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?

My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..."  It is a pellet pit, isn't it?

Might be closer to 25 years and I have no idea about the patent issue.  I believe it is a pellet pit.  I remember reading about it many years ago somewhere else.  If I remember, I will check with my buddy in a few weeks when I see him to see if he remembers.  I do remember him telling me about the pit that hung the ribs from a hook while they cooked.

That grill looks more like a popcorn machine than a grill though.
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2017, 08:37:47 PM »

That grill looks more like a popcorn machine than a grill though.

I get a silent chuckle every time I look at the photo.  Actually, that's part of the appeal.

I've emailed some questions to them along with a price request.  That may end the chuckling.
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2017, 09:19:50 PM »

20 years ago?  Wouldn't that have been a violation of the Traeger patent?

My literature says, in part, "[T]he 4 x 4 smoker, powered by small oak pellets fed through the bottom of the cooker..."  It is a pellet pit, isn't it?

In some cases of a patent, the patent holder will allow a competitor to license the technology if it's not in a direct competition.
That might be what happened here.

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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2017, 09:31:28 PM »

I would be happy just to see it.
 It just looks really neat.
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2017, 12:00:04 AM »

I agree, if nothing else it sure does look cool!
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2017, 12:07:45 AM »

How cool is that!?

Is that charbroiler with a cabinet smoker on the left side? Looks like a yellow gas flex line connector on the right side, would like to know more about it and how it all works.
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2017, 06:46:07 PM »

That hase to be a $5000 custom cooker made by a mad scientist! :cool: Wow love to see it cook in real life. 
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2017, 07:42:32 PM »

That hase to be a $5000 custom cooker made by a mad scientist! :cool: Wow love to see it cook in real life.

You asked for it. The Willingham smoker:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T38DcrpOBHE
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2017, 09:12:18 PM »

I remember Al Roker doing a TV show, he was cooking on one at the Memphis In May around the turn of the Century and it was $8000 then...
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2017, 10:09:40 PM »

I remember Al Roker doing a TV show, he was cooking on one at the Memphis In May around the turn of the Century and it was $8000 then...

For a moment I thought it said eight thousand dollars.   :)
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Re: John Wellingham Pellet Pit
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2017, 10:49:30 PM »

They were expensive!
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