Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => Product Reviews => Topic started by: teesquare on November 28, 2012, 12:21:17 AM
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Received this yesterday evening - and as geeky as it may sound - I was VERY impressed with the quality of the shipping/packing materials. It shows that the manufacturer really is concerned with the product arriving in perfect condition.
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The cardboard header to protect the drum lid handle NOTE: The instruction sheet you see is one page - of good sized type - one side of the sheet of paper...easy to read, easy to understand.
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And inside the bolsters on either side of the cardboard - the free rubs, and the meat hooks
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And - inside the drum - the grill grate and rebar
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Remove the grate and rebar - now you can see the charcoal basket
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The charcoal basket - heavy duty construction! This will not burn out int he foreseeable future! like..never...? ;D
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One last piece...the stand for the Pit Barrel.
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Nice - should be able to use this on my deck....plenty of air gap beneath the barrel
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And the lid...
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Seriously folks - look at the heavy duty boxing...this says - "We Make Quality - and we care about it getting to you in good condition"
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Here it is re-assembled! Took all of 10 minutes - including taking pictures - to take it out of the box, and put it together. NO TOOLS NEEDED!
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Impressions: Excellent quality. I have to be honest - at the is price point, I am rarely impressed with any cooking device. THIS unit is simple, and built with durable materials, Fit and finish are quite nice.
Part B will be a cook.
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welcome to the PBC family T. how cool. it looks cold where your at? whats the 1st cook?
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Congrats T. Can't wait to see your first cook as well!
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Looks good, Tee. Didn't you tell me the other day that your wife said you had "too many toys" on the deck? This one doesn't rtake up much room at all. Waiting for the cook. What is on the agenda? Pig candy??
Art
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Congrats, I think mine will arrive today.
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I forgot how purdy they look when they are new!!! They really do package nice!! Time to get her dirty my friend!!
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welcome to the PBC family T. how cool. it looks cold where your at? whats the 1st cook?
Thanks and Sam!
Thanks Sparky! - Yep it is getting pretty chilly here at night. Looking for suggestions for the 1st cook....?
Art- thanks! - Yep...I had some 'splainin' to do...Took some "negotiation"...(read: begging :D)
Not sure what to cook first - and would like you guys to suggest......
T
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I've seen you guys rip through butts/ribs/briskets/chickens and turkeys..
How bout a smaller/leaner cut of meat that is more sensitive to time & temperature abuse. Perhaps a 1/2 pork loin?
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The folks at PBC do care about how they package them, don't they!
I am so sorry you have to awake each day to that gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge mountains in the background, Tee! ::)
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Looks awesome Tee. Did I see that Sparky had one on wheels? Is that an upgrade option? Looks like it doesn't take up a lot of real estate on the deck.....which might help me in negotiations ;)
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Looks awesome Tee. Did I see that Sparky had one on wheels? Is that an upgrade option? Looks like it doesn't take up a lot of real estate on the deck.....which might help me in negotiations ;)
I think Sparky would put wheels on a canary! :D Seriously - you could purchase a furniture dolly to set it on for moving around - but I don't personally recommend firing it up while on wheels. Nor do I suspect the PBC would either....I think Sparky keeps grills in rotation between his house, Smokeasaurus, and Nepas' place - so having them on wheels just makes it easier to wheel 'em around the country! :D :D :D
It is very compact in it's width. It will fit in a lot of places that other cookers will not. Bear in mind you do need some free and clear room all the way around for safety concerns when you use it. But - it is not real heavy - so - moving it is a breeze too!
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The care and pride theat PBC puts in their product definately shows in the packaging! And it is a great cooker. I think Sparky uses a drum dolly for his wheels.
David
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Don't forget about a pc of HD foil in the bottom Tee, makes clean-up a snap!! No dumping the barrel over leaving a sandy trail down the side!!
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Don't forget about a pc of HD foil in the bottom Tee, makes clean-up a snap!! No dumping the barrel over leaving a sandy trail down the side!!
Good point Smoke! Thanks - I am going to foil the bottom - for sure!
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You're going to love it T. Simple and Fun to use, great craftsmanship, great customer service.
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Congrats T, you're gonna love your PBC.
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I am so close to pulling the trigger! Maybe I should just order one and take the heat after it arrives :o
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I am so close to pulling the trigger! Maybe I should just order one and take the heat after it arrives :o
Come on, muebe - man up! ;)
David
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What is the distance between the bottom of the charcoal basket & the inside bottom of the barrel?
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Seriously, muebe - We all look forward to your creativity once you get your hands on one of these! ??? So far, doing the basics is great - now I am looking for some "muebe challenges"! :P
David
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What is the distance between the bottom of the charcoal basket & the inside bottom of the barrel?
Not much LA......maybe .50-.75, might have something to do with the way the charcoal burns.................
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I am so close to pulling the trigger! Maybe I should just order one and take the heat after it arrives :o
You're half way there! You got the discount code, ;D
It was easy for me. The wife says, how much did you spend on that. --- ok, no I know how much I can spend on myself. She forgets about the $104 I saved and spent on pellets. :) ;D.
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Muebe, Just make the wife a Bacon weeved purse and all will be good. Maybe not ;)
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Ordered! And I am in trouble :o
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Ordered! And I am in trouble :o
Lol!
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muebe, it has been my experience that she will forget how mad she is at you about the same time that she tastes the first smoked meat from it. For your sake, hope that it arrives quickly. Good luck!
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muebe, it has been my experience that she will forget how mad she is at you about the same time that she tastes the first smoked meat from it. For your sake, hope that it arrives quickly. Good luck!
Have not told her yet. Just figured I can throw my hands in the air when it arrives ::)
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Ordered! And I am in trouble :o
Nice!!!!!! You wont be in trouble for long once she tastes the food that comes out of it!!!!
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muebe, it has been my experience that she will forget how mad she is at you about the same time that she tastes the first smoked meat from it. For your sake, hope that it arrives quickly. Good luck!
Have not told her yet. Just figured I can throw my hands in the air when it arrives ::)
I DON'T KNOW WHO ORDERED THAT
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