Char Griller Pellet Smokers

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SMOK - KEN on another board (not sure how to add it to link up here) xtrema just smoked sturgeon at 120° and held it there for 5 hours. He said he used the smoke setting (should be lowest temp) and used p-7. Hope this helps.
 
trager is nice,but not built  like when they first started building them.i personally checked out the chargriller at lowes,and for the money you are getting a wood pellet in my view just  as good as trager for half the price with the same amount of cookie space as the trager,and honestly better construction with digital control thermostat.im seriously thinking of getting one.i have read many reviews and for the most part they were very positive.for about 550 buckoroos you got a nice wood pellet grill.enjoy your smokin .
 
I just bought the Chargriller. Lowes has a 10% discount if you buy online. Just google Lowes online coupon 10%. I bought the grill, cover, free assembly for about $470 tax and all. Got 3 racks of baby backs on it right now. Will let you know how they turn out.
 
I've been very pleased with the Chargriller thus far. I've done ribs twice, whole chickens, pizza, peach cobbler. Everything has been excellent. Pleased with the fit and finish of my unit. I may look to add a gasket seal around the door just to save a little on pellet consumption. I've got 3 buddies who have traegers and the fit/finish with my chargriller is comparable. The controller is an Ortech(same as Traeger). I can't see paying almost double for the same amount grilling space. 

We'll see how it fares in longevity wise, but right now, I'm very happy with the grill. 
 
Received my Chargrill pellet smoker as a father's day present.  It is definitely easier to use than the MasterBuilt bullet smoker I have been using for the last 12 years.

Noticed that the fan on the Chargrill runs constantly.  This does keep the pellets burning efficiently but it does not producer as much smoke as when the pellets smolder with no forced air.   Is the fan suppose to run the entire time?
 
Did you try unplug it and replug it after a couple mins? I did it with mine and the ERR code was gone.
 
I bought mine at Lowe's on 3 Jan and just got it delivered today.  Unfortunately, while I was doing the process of 'seasoning' the grill, it stopped, and now gives me an "Err" code.  That specific code is NOT mentioned in the owner's manual, and I can't find it anywhere else.  I've taken all the pellets out (as much as I could from the auger prtion) figuring maybe the auger got stuck, but NOTHING.

Anyone else have this problem?  If so, what was the fix?

We are having the same issue we got an error code (50) & called Char grill they sent us a part (motherboard & display panel) but it's still not working >:(
 
We have the same ISSue got error 50 on the display, they sent us a motherboard-front display combo but it still doesn't work
 
My apologies for getting back to you so late. To answer your question, I usually keep my "P" setting on 4, it keeps the chamber temperature the most consistent IMHO.  Anything higher and the temps drops too much and takes too long to recover but it does spit out more smoke.  Cooling at 4 doesn't put off enough smoke if you ask me but I have fixed that issue by using a smoking tube I bought.  It will smoke for almost 6 hours and adds enough to get the flavor profile I want.  Let me know how you're doing with the smoker!

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Own a CG pellet pusher myself about almost a year now and find it pretty cool to use with good chow produced. I pretty much leave the smoke at 4, sometimes going for just smoke near the end for a boost of smoky taste. Also got mine at Lowes and was concerned about the 'tronics of it all so popped for the extended Lowes warranty that kicks in after the mfg warranty expires. I'm fortunate to not have had any problems outta the box as some seem to complain of. I agree...for the price and size it's a better deal IMO than Traegers. I just passed by the Traeger folks at Costco hawking units and pellets...and their prices are outta sight now. Their pellets are 'flavored' with oil, I understand, and are mostly all alder. 12 bucks a bag vs 8.88 a bag for 'lil devils which are pretty decent to use. All in all.....if you can find one at Lowes (sometimes stock flies) it's a good deal for the $$......Willie
 
Own a CG pellet pusher myself about almost a year now and find it pretty cool to use with good chow produced. I pretty much leave the smoke at 4, sometimes going for just smoke near the end for a boost of smoky taste. Also got mine at Lowes and was concerned about the 'tronics of it all so popped for the extended Lowes warranty that kicks in after the mfg warranty expires. I'm fortunate to not have had any problems outta the box as some seem to complain of. I agree...for the price and size it's a better deal IMO than Traegers. I just passed by the Traeger folks at Costco hawking units and pellets...and their prices are outta sight now. Their pellets are 'flavored' with oil, I understand, and are mostly all alder. 12 bucks a bag vs 8.88 a bag for 'lil devils which are pretty decent to use. All in all.....if you can find one at Lowes (sometimes stock flies) it's a good deal for the $$......Willie
very good post Willie! I agree with the p setting and dropping to smoke at end. I do the exact same. My pops has one also and he has had issues with it going out on him but he runs a higher p setting than me and I think that may cause it to with wind.

If you do go to Lowe's and they don't have it in the store they can most likely get it for you as long as their distribution center handles the product. I have not used the char griller pellets as I'm not a fan of the ""mix""

My pellet preference is lumberjacks.

Happy smokin' Pelletheads!
 
what idiot designed the adjusment switch with a plastic shaft? Can't find the part number for this control
 
i like the little devil pellets,there only 6 bucks at all winco grocery stores here in california,and they are 20lb bags.have no oil added and are 100 percent hardwood pellets.give them a try you will like them.good for beef and pork both.i bought the traeger texas,yes they are a little high priced,but when something goes out i know i can get a replacement part without any problem.i will never go back too charcoal or gas again.peelet grills are the only way too go,and are awesome for slow and slow cooking.baby back ribs are most and tender.enjoy your charbriller you will be hooked for life.
 
Just got this smoker trying to get it to smoke or at least produce visible smoke. I'm using the char griller pellets. Could that be the reason it won't smoke as I was expecting? I mean I was expecting a pellet grill to at least produce visible smoke.
 
I am considering a char griller pellet grill. Is this a grill as well as a smoker. I need something that will smoke ribs as well as grill hamburgers and hot dogs. Is that possible with this product?
 
I just saw this one at HEB PLus in Belton Texas half teh price of the Traeger and now have an option to a pellet grill. Saw teh Lil Tx in our PX it was not stable at all, so this through doubts in my purchase. I fell I am going with Char Grill one as of now.
 
I am looking to purchase this pellet grill. I have always had a smoker and a separate grill. Is it possible to grill burgers/hot dogs on this as well?
 
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