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    Tasting Like a house fire - what has gone wrong

    It sounds to me like you aren't getting a clean pellet burn (not enough air). Is the combustion fan okay? Correct speed? All vanes intact? Can you look at the fire and determine if it's different from when the pit was operating to your satisfaction?
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    Which pellet smoker grill if price is not an issue?

    I've cooked on a Cookshack Fast Eddy PG500 since December 2010. I've been seriously reading about all pellet pits since 2009. I think the top three pellet pits are (any order is probably suitable)– Memphis Elite or Pro PG500 or 1000 (1000 is insulated) MAC 3-Star, 2-Star Any one will...
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    Tasting Like a house fire - what has gone wrong

    After 6 years of smoking on my Cookshack Fast Eddy PG500 here's what I've concluded– Pellet pits produce more subtle smoke flavor. Some manufacturers provide ways to increase smoke by adjusting the auger cycle. They vary the smoke from thin blue to thick white. Smoke tubes and mazes produce...
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    Pellet questions

    Pellet pits may provide a more subtle smoke flavor that what you prefer. See my comments in this forum thread Looking into a pellet smoker, looking for opinions and advice.
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    Looking into a pellet smoker, looking for opinions and advice

    Dave, I have a Cookshack Fast Eddy PG-500.  It's the only pellet unit I've ever cooked on or eaten food from.  I bought it after two years of research on various forums.  I love it and am happy that it was the one I chose.  But almost all of the people I correspond with are happy with their...
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