Ordered a FEC120 today

I think the 120 is a very nice unit. Enjoy.

Rich, congratulations on the new FEC 120. I did my first cook on mine last night, smoked a couple of large chucks for pulled beef. The cooker really performed well.

Cowley

Thanks, that sounds good!

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Originally posted by RichH:

Off to read about exhaust options now

There are a few posts about the 100 exhaust but don't think I would go there on the 120

Are you worried about the airflow?

It's a totally different design so cook on it a few times

It's so new still a lot of learning curve for all of us

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:

quote:

Originally posted by RichH:

Off to read about exhaust options now

There are a few posts about the 100 exhaust but don't think I would go there on the 120

Are you worried about the airflow?

It's a totally different design so cook on it a few times

It's so new still a lot of learning curve for all of us

I didn't realize it had a different setup for the exhaust at first, glad I don't have to mess with it.

Well, I'm pretty sure it does. Given there is a fan on top to be the convective unit, I'd say yup it does.

Here's a photo:

Enjoy your new FEC120. I've had mine since September and just love it. Have fun !!

Will do, it should be shipping in the next couple days.

FEC120 looks SWEET!!!

Wonder if I can upgrade my 2006 FEC100 to a stainless steel hopper and controller box like the FEC120 has?

Wayne B

When they transition to SS pellet boxes, I wish they'd put a pellet dump door on it like the PG 500 has. I think that'd be useful.

Yes, I agree Chaplain Bill, a pellet dump would be very convenient.

Tedious getting one flavor out for another. The auger pellets burn out before you get up to temp. but still a pain getting down that far.

I am thinking of buying a shop vac just for removing pellets from the hopper. It won't get used for anything else.

Wayne B

I bought a Craftsman 2.5 gal shop vac for just that purpose. It's lightweight and has it's place in the living room, despite congressional disaproval. After I vac the firepot, I reverse the house and dust the whole thing out with some fast moving air. Amazing how much dust gets in the FEC during the smokes.

For the fire pot, I use a Home Depot Bucket Head Vac my brother gave me for a gift last year. It doesn't come with a bottom container, you use a 5 gal dry wall mud type bucket as the bottom.

I like being able to reverse the hose and blow out any residual ash.

So if I get another one, I can have a bucket for different types of pellets. Just thought of that as I was typing. Could even use the 2.5 gal plastic half buckets.

Wayne B

I too have the small sear's canister. I just leave it out on the deck, under the smoker. Have used it about 4 years now.