Yes, to figure this new marriage is going to be interesting.
So you'll know how to read his instructions above. You need to know according to Fast Eddy, the first shelf is the top and the fourth the bottom, etc.
I know there is about a 25 degree difference from the top to the bottom with the old FE 100, I wonder what some of you all have found with the CS/FE100. The old verion has 1 and 1/2 inches of 1200*F rock wool, if I remember correctly. I know the old CS150 I have also is insulated about the same.
The CS150 wouldn't produce a bark or smoke ring and the FE100 does and a very nice one at that. They both retain moisture, however the CS 150 did a bit better. I am curious what there is now in this area.
The cabinet without the rubber door gasket means no replacement in the future but it is more convenient to lay your probe wires through the door opening over the gasket without damage with the old set up. However a really nice large exhaust pipe makes it easier, unless you need to close the stack with a flue pipe like I did with the oven indoors.
So there is no perfect world but I am confidient that Fast Eddy knows what he is doing. I am looking forward to the CS/FE100 someday for 2 reasons...one being how much better it probably is, which ain't easy to do, and secondly when I buy a second smoker I'll know my business is really doing well.
I really love my FE100 so I know you all have to be enjoying the CS/FE100. There is only one thing that might bother some that are new to these ovens and that would be that it is all to easy!
Peter