antique FE 100

Tony & Bill @ CS could answer your questions better than anyone else. Let us know what you find out.

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Originally posted by bwurts:
.. Can it be "upgraded" with the sweet new digital stuff?

Yes, there is a "conversion" kit that basically puts the IQ4 controller in front of the old controller.

Call CS and they can give you the details and the cost. You can also ask them about replacement parts for the non-IQ version.

Yep.If you go to the Find,on page top,we have many discussions.Just in case we are on the road.We also discuss which local retailers carry the few parts,reasonably.Tony and Bill have even listed the few items,just in case you would want to carry a full kit.

The model you have does things that others may not.As CS had to make the safe to go into hi rise buildings,etc.You may get higher temps,faster heat recovery,etc.

Altho we carry the couple spare parts,on the models as old as yours,we have never had to resort to any.Enjoy

Yes, as the newer software,etc and parts comes on line,they send you a page diagram and sit on the phone to talk you thru the install.

I got my 2nd FEC 100 last year and it was an older model with a Treiger controller. It has become my "Rib Machine". It's produced 1st place ribs 3 out of 5 contest I've used it. It does perform differently than the IQ4 model. It produces more smoke and recovers faster after the door has been opened. There is more ash in the bottom after cooking, but none on the meat. I like it and am glad I have 2 different types. I do my big meats on the IQ4 model and the small ones on the older model. There are benefits to both, I'd spend some time to get used to it. It may be perfect for you. You'll eat good learning about it. Good Luck.

To what do you attribute the "more smoke" factor?

Not totally sure, I think it's the difference in the combustion blower fan. The older one blows harder and gets to temp faster. That seems to make it smoke more during the off time before it feeds and burns hot again to maintain temp.