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Offline TMB

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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2014, 08:28:02 AM »
Welcome from Alabama....   I have a homemade pellet pooper and I have used a Rec-Tec and a Mak. 

Both very fine grills, but for me $$$ is an issue right now I'd go with a Rec-Tec 
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2014, 12:20:44 PM »
Another welcome from the great state of Pappy - Minnesota....  ;) ;D ;D ;D I am thinking (have been for awhile) about a pellet grill as well. I'll be interested in hearing what you learn - RecTec is my current leaning.
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2014, 04:07:49 PM »
Welcome from Washington State - both seem to be good choices.  I would like to throw Blazin Grill Works into your mix if you have not already considered it.  I got mine in April and have been completely happy (My opinion  Just Sayin'  :D)
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2014, 07:21:05 PM »
Welcome from lower Alabama .  I hoping to own a Rec Tec soon myself.  I've seen them in action at the gathering and really liked them...
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #18 on: July 24, 2014, 03:41:55 AM »
Welcome from SoCal
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2014, 04:42:42 AM »
Hello, and welcome from Maine.
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2014, 09:56:43 AM »
Welcome from South Arkansas.
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2014, 12:45:07 PM »
Welcome to the forum.

If it's purely a financial decision, then go with the Rec Tec. They're a great cooker and you'll be happy.


If you want the best, and can swing a few hundred more $$, then the MAK 1 Star is even better.  It's made in the USA, has more features, better quality metal, the best controller on the market (programmable & accepts 3 food probes), the choice of accessories is incredible; Griddle, Searing Grates, FlameZone (for direct grilling), & WiFi capable.

When comparing them, don't be fooled by the Rec Tec's apparent bigger size; The MAK 1 Star actually holds more food because it has enough head room for a full sized, fully useable, upper rack which doubles it's capacity (Rec Tec - no upper rack).


Both Grills offer great warranties, BTW.
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2014, 01:10:02 PM »
Welcome from mid Alabama.
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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2014, 04:45:39 PM »
Welcome from here in the Queen City!!

I cook on Webers, but as you've already seen, there's a lot of pellet cookers here with a lot of good advice.





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Re: Smokin in Charlotte
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2014, 12:41:52 AM »
Greetings from Las Vegas.  ;)

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