Hello!
So I've been hovering over every Rec Tec review I can find lately.
I took an interest in pellet grills recently after chatting with my neighbor about a Traeger. I was a charcoal fan most of my adult life, and moved over to gas once married for convenient grilling after we both got off work. I acquired a WSM shortly thereafter. As a bachelor I had an offset smoker that I believe I and the roommate really didn't know how to use appropriately.
Started chatting with the wife about a new grill(s) (I was looking into a Stampede or Trailblazer to be complimented by a BGE). She stated her preference was to get rid of the existing grills and go with a single solution.
Sold! Rec Tec Bull it is!
Anyway my one fear is that I'll have a extended family gathering and the grill will fail in some way. I know the warranty and CS are spectacular, but I don't believe I can obtain parts same day. See the WSM is a incredibly simple solution. If I have charcoal it will smoke.
So two questions:
1. Is this even something I should worry about?
2. What part(s) is it? I understand the ignition rod has a finite life, but the fire can be lit manually if needed so ok there. Problem would arise from from Auger/Fan/Controller problems. How likely are these failures? And am I nuts to consider buying spares?
Thanks,
Nafod
So I've been hovering over every Rec Tec review I can find lately.
I took an interest in pellet grills recently after chatting with my neighbor about a Traeger. I was a charcoal fan most of my adult life, and moved over to gas once married for convenient grilling after we both got off work. I acquired a WSM shortly thereafter. As a bachelor I had an offset smoker that I believe I and the roommate really didn't know how to use appropriately.
Started chatting with the wife about a new grill(s) (I was looking into a Stampede or Trailblazer to be complimented by a BGE). She stated her preference was to get rid of the existing grills and go with a single solution.
Sold! Rec Tec Bull it is!
Anyway my one fear is that I'll have a extended family gathering and the grill will fail in some way. I know the warranty and CS are spectacular, but I don't believe I can obtain parts same day. See the WSM is a incredibly simple solution. If I have charcoal it will smoke.
So two questions:
1. Is this even something I should worry about?
2. What part(s) is it? I understand the ignition rod has a finite life, but the fire can be lit manually if needed so ok there. Problem would arise from from Auger/Fan/Controller problems. How likely are these failures? And am I nuts to consider buying spares?
Thanks,
Nafod