Trailblazer Close the lid or leave it open when turning off the grill?

[JeneP]

When turning off a Rec Teq ( i have 340) should you close lid or leave open to cool down?

 

[ol' stonebreaker]

I leave it closed, helps cook some of the crud off the grate.

 

[Jim6820]

I keep my lid closed. The thought is that there will be less air flow to keep the pellets burning longer. That may or may not be true, but it is my story and I’m sticking to it.

 

[Bytor]

I think with it closed, it provides better air distribution throughout the barrel. Otherwise, the air just leaves out through the opening. Plus, as mentioned above, it helps to dry out the grate/crud.

 

[Gonefishin]

Closed. The only reason I can see to leave it open is to speed up cooling, and several to leave it closed, all having to do with precipitation. I opt to leave it closed.

 

[ndfan6464]

I leave it open to cool off faster.

 

[C. Keeper]

I leave it open to catch my next meal.

 

[Buckeye1]

I leave it closed because I usually shut it off with my phone.

 

[Dawgfan1]

I leave mine closed to let the fans do their job.

 

[zueth]

Closed

 

[Jim6820]

Closed

And, Go Cougs! We almost pulled it off in the Sun Bowl.

 

[Charlie]

Closed