Bull Good or bad idea to use gasket on door of RT 700

[C. Keeper]

Sealing the lid will cause irreversible damage to the climate. Resist the urge, think about the global impact and just say NO!

 

[Beach Bum]

Sealing the lid will cause irreversible damage to the climate. Resist the urge, think about the global impact and just say NO!

But I thought AOC said it would stop smoker cow farts. Seal your grill and save the planet one brisket at a time!!!

 

[kstone113]

I seal my Bull. It actually needs to be re-done. The seals only last around a year or so and start to come off.

It has not been a priority for me to do again however I think I will again this spring. Will give me a good reason to clean up the grill some.

I do like how it keeps more smoke in the chamber and not escape around the lid. But I agree with the word cosmetic.

 

[C. Keeper]

But I thought AOC said it would stop smoker cow farts. Seal your grill and save the planet one brisket at a time!!!

 

[Lilbullowner]

I have seen posts suggesting the use of high temp gasket on lid to help keep the smoker clean. it nay keep it cleaner, but according to the RecTeq support article (below), the performance may suffer. Is the warning in the article real or theoretical?

https://recteqhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417519158299-Grill-Running-Too-Cool

The warning is bogus. I have my lik sealed with fireplace insulated tape and it works great. The RT-700 is a disappointment with "smoke flavor" compared to my wood smoker. I've tried everything to get stronger smoke flavor but nothing seems to work. The seal helps.

 

[WooPigFoodie]

I’m having a hard time understanding why folks think Recteq would put out false information regarding the use of “gasketing material.” What would they have to gain by doing so? Could they actually be right?

Now, I think cleanliness is a fine attribute, but I don’t worry too much about it on an inherently dirty thing like a smoker. I’ve been to a lot of BBQ joints all over the country (and a few in other countries) and when I see a bright, shiny smoker or pit, I immediately wonder whether it is (a) new or (b) run by someone who cares more about appearance than product. Neither inspires much confidence.

So, being the contrarian here, I’ll try to keep my grill/smoker reasonably clean, but I’ll worry more about what comes out of it than how it looks to the casual observer.

Heck yeah. The smoke and grease marks are character. I like character.

 

[Charlie]

I sealed mine it came off,works better without the seal and lites better too

 

[Buckeye smoker]

Have had mine sealed for many years and it works great.

 

[C. Keeper]

The warning is bogus. I have my lik sealed with fireplace insulated tape and it works great. The RT-700 is a disappointment with "smoke flavor" compared to my wood smoker. I've tried everything to get stronger smoke flavor but nothing seems to work. The seal helps.

I can't imagine why your wood smoker would have more smoke flavor than a pellet grill

 

[Grilltreats]

The lid gasket is definitely an improvement. I was having issues with uneven grate temps from left to right when cooking a full pack of bacon on two mats. I was having to rotate the mats so I could get even results. I also noticed unevenness of temps with other cooks. I installed a thin FireBlack gasket and then noticed a slight improvement, but the thin gasket was short-lived. I then installed a much nicer gasket made for a Vision grill that was much thicker and wider. Now I am happy with having much more even grate temps and no longer have to rotate the bacon mats. This was some five years ago, and the gasket has held up even still today. I also think the gasket helps to keep the smoke lingering around the meats more too. I say this because there is more smoke coming out of the lower drip chute where the meats reside.

I did raise the smokestack cap up more to maintain a similar airflow as before the gasket and I do routine maintenance on the smokestack to keep it clean for best airflow.

It is also clear to me that the outside of the chamber requires much less frequent cleanings with using the thick gasket, another plus.

 

[PRC]

I then installed a much nicer gasket made for a Vision grill that was much thicker and wider. Now I am happy with using the thick gasket, another plus.

Where did you get that gasket? I searched and there are a number of vendors selling Vision grill replacement gaskets.

 

[Muldokken]

I have seen posts suggesting the use of high temp gasket on lid to help keep the smoker clean. it nay keep it cleaner, but according to the RecTeq support article (below), the performance may suffer. Is the warning in the article real or theoretical?

https://recteqhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4417519158299-Grill-Running-Too-Cool

have had them on my 700 and 340 since I got them years ago, no problems ever

 

[Muldokken]

I have done all kinds of mods to both my 700 and 340 with no ill affects, even installed a rotisserie in the 700.

 

[Baumer]

Yep sealed the Bull with 3/4 hi temperature felt from new… it stay’s clean as a whistle…and it still works… Best Regards El

 

[Grilltreats]

Where did you get that gasket? I searched and there are a number of vendors selling Vision grill replacement gaskets.

https://www.amazon.com/LavaLock®-Hi...16&sprefix=Vision+grill+gasket,aps,116&sr=8-3

 

[JGW]

So, you think that just to save a couple of bucks—literally— Recteq would make something up? I’m not much into conspiracy theories, so I guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

Recteq DOES just make stuff up. This is fact and there are numerous examples of it.

 

[JGW]

I seriously almost forgot, without a doubt the #1 pellet grill I would consider today if buying a new pellet grill, the Yoder YS640. USA made, door gasket pictured here.View attachment 14903

My next grill is a Pitts and Spitts. Period.

 

[Grilltreats]

My next grill is a Pitts and Spitts. Period.

Why not just get the new Memphis Elite ITC3 grill and quit screwing around?

 

[NBK]

Good. Works great for many reasons. After a year of gasket use I am a big fan.

 

[JGW]

Why not just get the new Memphis Elite ITC3 grill and quit screwing around?

Because I want a P&S.