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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: ChrisD46 on January 20, 2015, 05:12:41 PM

Title: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: ChrisD46 on January 20, 2015, 05:12:41 PM

Taken from the : "Amazing Ribs" web site : "At the end of 2014, to address the dramatic increase in demand, Pit Barrel moved manufacturing from Colorado to a much larger facility in California. They also changed from 20 gauge to thicker 18 gauge steel, and from powder coating to more durable porcelain enamel coating. Additionally, the charcoal basket was upgraded from expanded metal to a heavier steel rod grate" . To support the construction / production improvements there is a modest price increase to $299.00 (which still includes free shipping ) .

* Although I have not actually seen the "new" model PBC upgrades -  it appears to be a natural progression in taking a good product and making it even better . As a owner of the previous version PBC  , my main consideration is to take care of the PBC I have (i.e. keep the PBC out of the elements , line the bottom of the PBC each cook with a sheet of HD foil to collect ashes / drippings and promptly empty the charcoal basket when cooled down - all of should prevent or at least slow down corrosion and allow the PBC to last as long as possible !) .  Your thoughts ?

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: drholly on January 20, 2015, 05:25:54 PM

That does sound like a normal continuous improvement curve. I am glad to hear that PBC is consistently improving their product. Your thoughts for "preserving" the current PBC cookers makes sense. Thank you for the insight.

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: muebe on January 20, 2015, 07:04:40 PM

I don't mind if my old one wears out. Then I can get the new one :P

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on January 20, 2015, 08:24:56 PM

Might have to Craigslist my old one.

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: smokeasaurus on January 20, 2015, 10:22:52 PM

I have never seen a used PBC for sale.

With the bottom of the barrel lined with foil, that seems to me the only place that would wear out. A regular PBC cared for as you suggested will last a very very long time... 8)

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on January 20, 2015, 11:51:44 PM

Quote from: muebe on January 20, 2015, 07:04:40 PM

I don't mind if my old one wears out. Then I can get the new one :P

That's exactly what I was thinking. :P

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: ronman451 on January 24, 2015, 08:20:39 PM

Huh. I got mine in late December. Wonder if it's one of the new ones? My charcoal basket is the newer design, steel rods vs. expanded metal...

Old design or new, I'm pleased as punch after a half dozen awesome cooks!

Title: Re: *NEW* Pit Barrel Upgraded Construction & Production Improvements
Post by: jjjonz on January 24, 2015, 10:39:27 PM

Sounds like it.....if you paid $299 it probably is.