hair trigger limit switch

I am thinking about getting a new FEC, but I don't want to deal with this problem. There must be a way to adjust or eliminate the switch.

I tell you FF, for bbq I have no complaints. For the money I think this cooker is the perfect accompaniment to a stickburner. I own both and will continue to do so. But I would definitely like to get past this high temp issue- hopefully it's just a quirk. The dial goes to 450 so one would think the switch might cut off closer to 500. Of course, getting my big Gator (which is for sale btw) up to 400 usually results in a grease fire, so it's a tradeoff.

I'll call the shop tomorrow and see if they have any thoughts.

SkippyP, What model Gator and how much. Thanks, Bubba

I have a FEC and a stick burner that has been sitting for the last three years. I love my FEC. I am not sure if I am going with the 750 now, or another 100. I would like to have a second for comps and catering. I like my older unit because I can hit 450* and do pizza's, pies, and breads and biscuits.
www.loveshackbbq.com

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Originally posted by bubba826:
SkippyP, What model Gator and how much. Thanks, Bubba

Hi Bubba, here's the scoop:
Trailer mounted extended Gator Pit Predator. Trailer is tandem axle with dual axle electric brakes. Diamond plate floor, solid wall sides and roof. No worries about mud or rain with this trailer! Access through ramp on back- very easy to roll supplies on, two tank propane holder on front tongue and tanks are INCLUDED.
Trailer also has two 4 foot florescent lights above pit and wood storage bin under pit.
Pit Specs:
all 1/4" and 3/8" steel
30 inch diameter pipe, horizontal 72inches long with 2 doors and 4 temp gauges, solid plate prep table on front
4 slide out racks in each counterbalanced door, stainless steel cool touch handles all around,
upright is 30x30x36tall with 4 slide out racks and temp gauge on door, stainless steel cool touch handles on door.
Firebox is double walled and insulated w/ stainless steel cool touch handle, propane log lighter inside, 2 inch brass gate valve for grease and cleaning, baffles for adjusting exhaust, heavy adjustable tuning plates in pit.
With the insulated firebox this pit uses a lot less wood than other stickburners I've used.

Additional info:
Dual propane burner table built in for beans, crawfish boils etc,
Plenty of storage for coolers, supplies, and room to add sinks, tanks, and tables.
Also included with the trailer are 2 20lb. Propane tanks, 3 stainless steel sinks with faucets (not mounted) and a load of oak in the wood bin.
17,200.00 obo – credit cards accepted. email for pics. Delivery is negotiable.

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Originally posted by skippyp:
Well, I'm 0 for 4 on getting this thing anywhere near 400 degrees (per the digital readout). Seems like 350 is about where I get. Anything above that and it's adios power.

Please call Cookshack Customer Support at the number at the top of your screen.

The limit switch on the FEC100 is set at 450 degrees. Sounds like yours is faulty. Give Tony a call in customer service and he will be happy to help you out.

Keep in mind that you can have a grease fire in an FEC100 when you are cooking at high temperatures, so remember to make sure your oven is really clean if you like to cook up at those temperatures.

Talked to Tony yesterday. And last night I double checked the temperatures in the pit. If anything it's the temp probe that has issues. Using a polder type inside and my digital instant read at the vent, the built in probe lags the actual temp quite a bit. At an actual internal temp of 392 the pit read 355. At 425 the pit read 380. I held 425 for about 20 minutes and the pit thermometer never got above 380.
on a side note, this is a minor thing and I would not hesitate to recommend the fec100 or buy another. customer support has been great.