Can you really cook with the FEC 100 Cover on?

Former Member

I've read somewhere some folk leaving their cover on their FEC all the time; even when cooking. Really? is there a limit to doing this? Wintertime only? My FEC while not scorching, got pretty warm/hot to the touch in some spots. I don't wanna melt my cover on my brand new smoker. I would keep the cover on if it wont melt. Cover seems durable enough. Please chime in if you leave your cover on with no issues.

10/12/117:18 PM

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Former Member

I've cooked with the cover on for years, no problems. It's well made and even adds a little more insulation.

10/12/119:21 PM

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trucky1008Member

I always cook with the cover on, never had any problems.

10/12/1110:29 PM

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Former Member

Even at the highest temp it can do? Thats good to hear. Im gonna leave the cover on.

10/12/1110:39 PM

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tomMember

Mine never come off.Comp cooks transport,cook,etc and never remove.

10/13/116:58 AM

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Former Member

My covers are on 100% of the year. I open the zippers, push it back far enought not interfer with the door and off we go.

Realize this smoker has 800 degree insulation, so it's not going to spontaneously combust. The only temp you usually feel is where the air escapes around the door, or around the vent or the scorching sun hitting the aluminum.

10/13/117:50 AM

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larryjacobsMember

Only problem I had was when I had a fire the flap around the stack melted then when I opened the door the flames took out the zipper as well as the door insulation.

10/13/1110:51 PM

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cbqMember

I use mine year round, works fine. You don't want water on your pellets ever, and the cover helps prevent that.

Now if only they come out with one for the Charbroiler...

11/12/118:43 PM

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