Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 08:01:59 AM
Thanks.
Post by: HHPro on July 02, 2023, 08:15:50 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 08:41:48 AM
Does it have the shop vac port on the bottom of the cook area?If it does that makes cleaning the cooking chamber easy,the rest is fairly simple with just elbow grease.
Not sure. I’ve taken everything out of the cooling area already though. That was easy. I’m thinking of disassembling the whole thing. Some high temp black paint where needed. Maybe new grates. We’ll see how the old ones clean up.
Post by: HHPro on July 02, 2023, 09:42:17 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 09:57:50 AM
I’ll get it out of the garage later and post a few pics. It’s just got a lot of baked on caked on crud and some rust on the outside.
Post by: HHPro on July 02, 2023, 10:35:01 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 02, 2023, 10:38:32 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on July 02, 2023, 11:02:36 AM
Post by: Sr15 on July 02, 2023, 01:03:36 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 01:15:47 PM
I restored my dads 1980's manufactured Traeger. It is one of the first models they produced. The fire pot was burned clear through so needed to make a new one. It doesn't even have an ignitor so need to light pellets manually. I found some high temp paint that was a nearly perfect match to the original color. It works great and seems to do a better job of smoking than my newer model so that is what I primarily use it for. Enjoy your restoration project and post pics when done
That’s cool and kind of what I want to do with this one. I don’t know how old it is. Not too old but old enough that it’s got miles on it and it shows in the bbq gunk built up on it.
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 01:21:02 PM
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Post by: wadu1 on July 02, 2023, 02:58:56 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 03:12:51 PM
Question for you pellet smoker guys. I was told they don’t smoke as much as a stick burner which is all I have any experience with. It seemed to smoke quite a bit at the initial startup which I expected. How long do they smoke heavily? I heard it dissipates after a bit because they burn real efficiently. Reason I ask is because my wife is bothered by the smoke. I really want to buy a nice Rectec but I don’t want to spend a bunch of money on one and then have my wife not be able to deal with the smoke due to her asthma issues. So this is kind of an experiment with the free one.
Post by: carlyoungs on July 02, 2023, 03:19:06 PM
Post by: wadu1 on July 02, 2023, 03:25:07 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 02, 2023, 03:31:27 PM
:chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on July 04, 2023, 01:28:22 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on July 04, 2023, 01:49:48 PM
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.Dang it. Retrofit time. I am positive there is an ingenious redneck fix out there.
Post by: wadu1 on July 04, 2023, 05:06:53 PM
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.Did you try Amazon and Evilbay?
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 04, 2023, 05:20:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 07:55:21 AM
Got it plugged in and gave it a test run. As I expected going in, the combustion fan is bunk. Good news is they’re only $25 ish. Bad news is they’re completely out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer.Did you try Amazon and Evilbay?
Yes, and then some.
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 08:11:32 AM
What is the dimensions of the muffin fan. Post up a picture of what you are looking for.
4” on center screw holes. 110v and there’s a gasket where it mounts to the combustion chamber.
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Post by: Ridgeratt on July 05, 2023, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 05, 2023, 08:39:00 AM
Maybe here.
or https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM552-Vent-Fan-Motor
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 09:15:32 AM
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-Motors-30962000
Maybe here.
or https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM552-Vent-Fan-Motor
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
Oh dang...you da man. One of those is probably worth a try. Thank you.
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 05, 2023, 09:27:11 AM
another source.
https://www.grainger.com/category/motors/ac-motors/hvac-ac-motors/c-frame-hvac-ac-motors
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 09:30:55 AM
I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.
I ordered that one because I might be an idiot and not be able to figure out how to get the fan blade off of the existing motor. This one comes with new fan blades too.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
Post by: Jpmiller on July 05, 2023, 09:49:22 AM
Post by: Katmai Guy on July 05, 2023, 10:34:44 AM
I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.
I ordered that one because I might be an idiot and not be able to figure out how to get the fan blade off of the existing motor. This one comes with new fan blades too.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
My GMG has a 12v power supply inline with the cord. Some folks have mounted this up in the control box making it look like the grill is powered 120v. Is this the case with yours or is it really a 120v fan motor?
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 05, 2023, 11:24:54 AM
Post by: CP on July 05, 2023, 11:27:18 AM
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Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 11:38:54 AM
Mine is a 110v.I get lucky now and then. I can pull a rabbit out of my hat now and then.
I ordered that one because I might be an idiot and not be able to figure out how to get the fan blade off of the existing motor. This one comes with new fan blades too.
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Supco-SM690C-Replacement-Utility-Motor-120V
My GMG has a 12v power supply inline with the cord. Some folks have mounted this up in the control box making it look like the grill is powered 120v. Is this the case with yours or is it really a 120v fan motor?
I think the Davy Crocketts are 12v with transformer. You can buy those fans all over the place.
Post by: hunter399 on July 05, 2023, 11:40:24 AM
It goes to a wood stove.
Blaze King Convection Axial Fan Motor Blower Z7005 https://a.co/d/6dfaFHp
They have other fans that go to wood stoves on Amazon.
Post by: elkaholic123 on July 05, 2023, 11:57:38 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2023, 12:03:52 PM
Josh, I have a Recteq and it smokes quite a bit on initial start up but when it’s up to temp it does not smoke much at all! If you open lid for extended time it will smoke while getting back up to temp and as the auger drops new pellets! I had a Traeger for 11 years and loved it, but this Recteq is Nice!
Yep. If the smoke doesn’t bother my wife, a 590 is in the plan. Might use this one till it dies though. We’ll see.
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 06, 2023, 02:55:12 PM
I want less smoke. I’m not sure it makes sense saying that out loud. It’s the only way I’ll get to buy a nice new recteq
:chuckle:
So I am going to ask a stupid question. But you are trying to start a wood fire from pellets. Have you ever had any luck starting a wood fire with out some kind of smoke.
Post by: jackelope on July 06, 2023, 10:34:22 PM
I want less smoke. I’m not sure it makes sense saying that out loud. It’s the only way I’ll get to buy a nice new recteq
:chuckle:
So I am going to ask a stupid question. But you are trying to start a wood fire from pellets. Have you ever had any luck starting a wood fire with out some kind of smoke.
I’m sure there will be smoke. I’ve only had a stick burner smoker which billows smoke. My wife is asthmatic. She’s not a fan of the smoke. I understand these higher end pellet smokers burn very efficiently to the point the smoke is significantly less. She loves the smoked food. The hope is she isn’t as bothered by the hopefully less smoke.
Post by: wadu1 on July 06, 2023, 10:40:15 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 16, 2023, 05:54:02 PM
Thanks to the electrician for helping the dummy out and helping him to think outside the box.
:chuckle:
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 16, 2023, 06:10:20 PM
Got the fan motor Ridgeratt steered me to. Installed it today. Works like a champ. Have some chicken on it right now. We’ll see how it works.
Thanks to the electrician for helping the dummy out and helping him to think outside the box.
:chuckle:
I'm Glad that you were able to get it working. But having watched the forum I have found that I really don't have anything beneficial to bring to the table. So I don't think I will be offering any more electrical suggestions.
May you all find the answers you need. Just remember Google is your friend.
RATTOUT !!!!
Post by: jackelope on July 16, 2023, 06:28:00 PM
Oh Nellie stop it.Got the fan motor Ridgeratt steered me to. Installed it today. Works like a champ. Have some chicken on it right now. We’ll see how it works.
Thanks to the electrician for helping the dummy out and helping him to think outside the box.
:chuckle:
I'm Glad that you were able to get it working. But having watched the forum I have found that I really don't have anything beneficial to bring to the table. So I don't think I will be offering any more electrical suggestions.
May you all find the answers you need. Just remember Google is your friend.
RATTOUT !!!!
You’ve given me utilized advice on more than one occasion. I appreciate you and your wisdom. Sorry about whatever happened to cause this. I know you’re the go-to guy for electrician type wisdom. Thanks again.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 19, 2023, 04:44:54 PM
Thanks. I’ll get some. And I think this unit is definitely more than a few years old.
I’ll get it out of the garage later and post a few pics. It’s just got a lot of baked on caked on crud and some rust on the outside.
That caked on crud.....on the grill bars...... is flavor! dont break it off. My treager is 15+ years old, never cleaned the grates. lol
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 19, 2023, 06:47:44 PM
Thanks. I’ll get some. And I think this unit is definitely more than a few years old.
I’ll get it out of the garage later and post a few pics. It’s just got a lot of baked on caked on crud and some rust on the outside.
That caked on crud.....on the grill bars...... is flavor! dont break it off. My treager is 15+ years old, never cleaned the grates. lol
After 15 years the grates would be a griddle with the way I cook stuff.🤣