New FEC100 owner (to be - ships tomorrow!) Questions

Former Member

Just read through the FEC100 online manual and have a couple of questions before my unit arrives:
1. Is the controller waterproof or at least water resistant?

2. Can either of the preset buttons (the brisket one and/or the chicken/ribs one) be adjusted?
Example: the preset for the brisket button is listed in the manual as 224 for 12 hours with a hold of 140
Can that be adjusted to what I like eg. 200 for 10 hours with a hold of 140?

3. Is there any way to program a routine into the controller?
Example: a way to program something like, 180 for 2 hours and then increase to 225 for another 2 hours then hold at 140?
Thanks in advance for any info,

4/11/114:18 PM

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maxqMember

1. Yes. Did you order the FEC cover? It's a good idea to have one...keeps the elements off the controller, and the controller is easily accessed under the cover.

2. No

3. YES. This is one of the many advantages of owning a FEC.

Don't forget to season it before your 1st cook.

4/11/114:34 PM

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Former Member

Thanks for your reply for question #3 you said 'yes...'
Can you tell me how to program it as per my example?
Welcome any input
Thx

4/16/119:40 PM

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Former Member

In the manual does it say how to change out pellets? Say if I do a brisket with hickory pull it and then want to do some ribs with apple, is there a pellet dump? can you do that?

4/17/1110:40 AM

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trucky1008Member

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Originally posted by TechMOGogy:
Thanks for your reply for question #3 you said 'yes...'
Can you tell me how to program it as per my example?
Welcome any input
Thx

Your example had three separate cook temps, I'm not aware of a way to program the FEC100 for more than 2 temps. If you manually change your cooking temps then you can do what you're asking. Many FEC owners use a 2-step process that includes using the "hold" temp as part of their cook.

I set mine to start cooking at a lower temp to obtain more smoke flavor then finish (hold) at a higher temp. For example, set cook temp to 190, then set cook time to 7 hours. I then set the "hold" temp to 230 to finish it out. It will remain at the hold temp until you intervene or it runs out of pellets.

I hope this helps to answer your question.

4/17/1111:02 AM

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truckdrivertomFEC100 Weber Summit 670 Weber One Touch Kamadojoe and LOVE it!

#3 is a no. You will have to change the temp after your first 2 hours. You will love the fec 100. I have had mine for about 3 years and I love it. You can't beat brisket in the fec.

4/17/115:33 PM

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truckdrivertomFEC100 Weber Summit 670 Weber One Touch Kamadojoe and LOVE it!

Hey trucky that was a good tip on using the hold time temp Thank you. By the way tech I use all hickory pellets. I don't find it necessary to change the pellets. And there is no pellet dump on the fec.

4/17/115:46 PM

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Former Member

Thanks
That is what I "thought" but just wanted to check.
Should be here tomorrow!!

4/17/119:23 PM

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cal 2Member

If your wanting to change pellets, cut the bottom off of 1/2 gallon milk jug. Cut it back 1/3rd of the way,or so, and now you have a flexible scoop with a handle. Don't forget to put the cap back on.

4/18/116:45 AM

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