WHAT TO BUY ???? IS IT WORTH $$$ . I THINK I WOULD BE AROUND TO WACTH TEMPS.IT ONLY HAS 4 SHELVES. DOES BOTTOM SHELF GET HOTTER THEN THE REST. IS TWO O9 AN OPTION
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TJ'S,
What do you REALLY want ??? What can you afford ??? I watch the temps. too, some day I'll get over it .. Yep only four. I would assume that being closer to the heating element that YES the bottom rack does get hotter than the other three.. Two 09's would be an option, talk about watching temps. .. I've been thru an 08, 50 and got the AmeriQue and love it. I'm still getting used to the probe and hold feature. I'm just hoping that they don't come up with a better one, I'd have to start selling thing's for that ..
What do you REALLY want ??? What can you afford ??? I watch the temps. too, some day I'll get over it .. Yep only four. I would assume that being closer to the heating element that YES the bottom rack does get hotter than the other three.. Two 09's would be an option, talk about watching temps. .. I've been thru an 08, 50 and got the AmeriQue and love it. I'm still getting used to the probe and hold feature. I'm just hoping that they don't come up with a better one, I'd have to start selling thing's for that ..
Tj,
I've had both a 50 and now my AmeriQue. They both produce great food. The 50 is great but the AQue is better. I love it. I've wondered about a baby FE. But I hope CS wont make one for awhile.
Easier to clean, room for 8 whole racks of St Louis spares, temp and hold, time and hold, 300* top temp.... I could go on and on. IMO, if you can afford it, GO FOR IT. (If you can't afford it; sell something.)
You wont be sorry.
I've had both a 50 and now my AmeriQue. They both produce great food. The 50 is great but the AQue is better. I love it. I've wondered about a baby FE. But I hope CS wont make one for awhile.
Easier to clean, room for 8 whole racks of St Louis spares, temp and hold, time and hold, 300* top temp.... I could go on and on. IMO, if you can afford it, GO FOR IT. (If you can't afford it; sell something.)
You wont be sorry.
Hi Hook,
I've begged CS to make a residential model FE, no luck.
John
I've begged CS to make a residential model FE, no luck.
John
TJ's
I upgraded from the 55 to the Amerique. I like it even better, the digital controls, probe and size are great. Go for it.
Gary
I upgraded from the 55 to the Amerique. I like it even better, the digital controls, probe and size are great. Go for it.
Gary
I've been an 008 owner for two years but am now waiting for an 055 to arrive (tomorrow). I debated the AQ vs the 055 and decided that for me, the AQ was just more than I need.. I keep my smoker on a table under the house eave and I couldn't do that with an AQ. I also don't really need the wider racks. And I would worry a bit about the control board and probe of the AQ although I haven't heard of anyone having any problems. Just think the 055 would be easier and better.
As for two 009's, don't think I would want to cleanup of the two units although it would give you some flexibility in being able to cook two diff types of meat at the same time easily.
As for two 009's, don't think I would want to cleanup of the two units although it would give you some flexibility in being able to cook two diff types of meat at the same time easily.
Way to go. I think you made a wise choice.
I bought a 009, wish I had gone for the 55.
I love the ease of use that the Amerique's probe allows. I can prepare meals on days that I am working that would be impossible if I didn't have a smoker with a hold temp. Although the unit is not inexpensive, it is cheaper in the long run to buy one smoker and keep it than to upgrade down the road.
Go with what you can afford and keep the Mrs happy! Are the added bells and whistles worth the extra cost? That's for you to decide. Either way you'll be happy and turning out good Q in no time!
Are the added bells and whistles worth the extra cost? That's for you to decide. Either way you'll be happy and turning out good Q in no time!
First cook in the 055.... Ribs hanging (first time I have tried this) and a tray of baked beans on the bottom.
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Nice. Are those full length slaps or are they cut in half?
BTW, TJ's, Welcome to the forum!
Good luck with your smoker purchase decision!
Good luck with your smoker purchase decision!
Those slabs are cut in half because I had the pan of beans on the bottom rack. Ribs were a big hit but the beans didn't seem to have much smoke in them. Don't know why because I have done beans before and they were great....
Gotcha. I have been threatening to do beans under a butt or brisket.