RT-1250 The new Recteq 1250 in review

[Buckeye smoker]

 

[Buckeye smoker]

I was just reading someone else's post that CS told them they won't sell the Heat shield separately??..
I'm going to call and ask about that tommorow. ..and the drip deflector.

 

[Buckeye smoker]

@Mike looks like you need a new 1250 section now...lmao

 

[JGW]

Bah, they can keep it. Most of what I would want on it, I have done, or can do myself. The $$$ saved goes to meat.

 

[Mike]

@Mike looks like you need a new 1250 section now...lmao

Done!

 

[Buckeye smoker]

So it's pretty clear RecTeq watches this group and others to make improvements. Surprised there wasn't a change in wheels but, that may be coming also.

 

[smokingbean]

I find the most appealing is the Cast Iron deflector. The folding shelf is great, but that is available. Along with the conduit that surrounds the wires. (Again, easy to upgrade ourselves) I hope the cast iron becomes available to those that purchase the RT-700 recently.

 

[breadman624]

I'm pretty sure wood chips will burn and create smoke on stainless steel....what is the advantage of cast iron?

 

[rijndael]

...what is the advantage of cast iron?

Hopefully it's less likely to warp.

 

[mooncusser2k]

Hopefully it's less likely to warp.

Also more likely to rust...

 

[jojocall]

so this is basically a 700 with a new wifi controller, incorporated 2nd shelf and front shelf?

did they put in the larger auger motor?

 

[IPlayWithMeat]

so this is basically a 700 with a new wifi controller, incorporated 2nd shelf and front shelf?

did they put in the larger auger motor?

They did put in the larger 3 rpm auger motor.

In addition, they put conduit around the external wires, added a grease diverter on the lid, changed the heat deflector to cast iron, added an outlet to the dual band WiFi controller, and added added a few hooks and tie-down anchors.

They also removed the light.

 

[Waterboy]

so this is basically a 700 with a new wifi controller, incorporated 2nd shelf and front shelf?

did they put in the larger auger motor?

I believe they have an upgraded motor (2.5 or 3 rpm). It also has a cast iron heat deflector, the front shelf is a big improvement IMO because of the hinges and rounded corners. It also has a drip deflector and accessory plug on the back of the controller shelf and tie downs which are easily added to any grill. For me it’s not worth it to upgrade from a 700 but I probably would have purchased the 1250 over the 700 if I was buying today.

 

[MikeyB]

How is the new 1250 able to achieve 700 degree temp?

 

[IPlayWithMeat]

How is the new 1250 able to achieve 700 degree temp?

Most likely, updated firmware?

 

[C. Keeper]

Most likely, updated firmware?

They may have enhanced the heat deflector to avoid warping? I would definitely agree with firmware upgrade with the 3RPM auger.

 

[mooncusser2k]

They may have enhanced the heat deflector to avoid warping? I would definitely agree with firmware upgrade with the 3RPM auger.

My guess is their change to a cast iron heat deflector was because of past warping issues.

 

[chieflifegrd]

They did put in the larger 3 rpm auger motor.

In addition, they put conduit around the external wires, added a grease diverter on the lid, changed the heat deflector to cast iron, added an outlet to the dual band WiFi controller, and added added a few hooks and tie-down anchors.

They also removed the light.

Does anybody know why they took out the light?

 

[Stratratbj96]

Thanks for the great video. My new 1250 will be here Tuesday.

 

[IPlayWithMeat]

Does anybody know why they took out the light?

I believe it made room for items on the top shelf.