I just sold my large big green egg. Too big and I really dont like the fuss with charcoal and keeping temperature. Someone recommended a cookshack smokette and i did some research, found this forum.

I dont have any idea how many different types there are but im just looking for something for 2 to 3 people maximum. Just one whole chicken, turkey, slab of ribs etc. at a time.
Set and forget, electric type of smoker.

I did consider the weber smokey mountain but its charcoal.

Not sure which version i should get?

ok after some more research its going to be either the smokette 008 or 009.

Is the only difference between the 008 and 009 the outside color? they seem to be the same version, 3 racks etc.

one more question.

I know the smokette uses a lot less wood and no charcoal therefore saving money on that. Has anyone compared the expense electricy on smokette vs. using charcoal on charcoal smoker?

The two models are the same except for the outside coating.

As for the electricity cost versus charcoal usage, I would suggest you call CS and ask the sales people there. But you will have to make a few assumptions as to how much charcoal you will use during what period of time to arrive at some type of conclusion. I would be very surprised though if the electricity was not cheaper. Please keep in mind that this is a very well insulated smoker versus say a Weber Smokey Mountain. Plus you will not be worrying about the wind with the Smokette like you will with the WSM.

Like Ribdog says,the sales dept could give you an exact on electric use.

I've seen some experts work it out and it is so minor,that it wasn't worth writing down.

Maybe between a woodchunk and the electric you spend $0.50/day?

The 008 is powdercoat,and rarely sold in a color other than black.

The 009 is a stainless exterior.

The powdercoat is actually more popular.

I had a black 008 set out by the beach in south Fl for years,in the nightly salt showers,with the simple cover over it.

It still looks/cooks great.

You owned a BGE which is arguably the most efficient/managable charcoal cooker on the market,so you know the cost,storage,cleanout that might be involved.

As you said,nothing wrong with the fine WSM,but it is a different critter than a BGE,or Cookshack.

Not having to tend to it for 14 hours is worth its weight in gold. The cookshacks take less effort than cooking a hamburger on a gas grill.

You will not go wrong with the 008 I would suggest you buy the stand that goes with the 008. Like lots of other folks on this forum I have owned every kind of pit, grill, smoker you can think of.In fact I have about ten I would like to get rid of.Would still have three left. To me the Cook Shack smoker is A God Send.Easiest smoker to clean after a cook, that I ever owned.

There were some threads over the years that figured out the cost to run the electric CS. Maybe someone can find those.

The charcoal amount WILL depend on what you use. Cheaper grills/smokers leak like the N.O. Leeve's did and you'll burn up a lot of fuel. The more expensive smokers that have less air leak will be more efficient.

A quick thought could be ,that the time/gas you spent to drive to Home Depot,would pay for the wood your Cookshack will use for the next year.

Hope this helps a little.