![]() But, their larger models come with 30, 40, or an impressive 66 pound dual hopper on their RT-CMG Beast model. Rec Tec’s smallest pellet grill has a 20 pound hopper which they advertise gives 20+ hours of cook time. At lower temperatures, that might give you 18-24 hours of untouched smoking time at max which is enough to do overnight cooks. They reckon you’ll use a pretty standard 1 to 3 pounds of pellets per hour. Traeger’s line-up (with the exception of their smaller portable models), use 18, 20 or 24 pound pellet hoppers. But, Rec Tec’s more advanced PID controller will keep an even tighter control of the heat – REC TEC. The bottom line – Traeger grills do a good job of automatically maintaining temperature. ![]() It also has an automatic shutdown and cooldown mode.Īll the grills in Rec Tec and Traeger’s lineups have WiFi so you can control the temperature remotely as well. Like Traeger, the Rec Tec’s do have an automatic sensing feature that recognizes as soon as you’ve opened the lid, adding more fuel to get things going again. Recteq let you set the temperature in 5 degree increments while Traeger do 15 degree blocks. And, it’ll keep your pellet smoker within +/-5☏ of your target by using the temperature and fuel usage rate data to calculate exactly when to turn the ignitor on and off and how many pellets to add to achieve or maintain the temperature. ![]() The PID is the same technology that’s used in commercial breweries and bakeries to maintain a temperature that’s steady enough for consistent results time and time again. And, the Ironwood and Timberline series have the extra Turbo Temp feature which bumps the temperature up faster again if you’ve opened the lid, a nice bonus feature.īut, if you do want the ultimate in terms of temperature control, Rec Tec’s PID style controller is even more advanced. Most of Traeger’s range use a Pro D2 Controller to stick within +/-15☏ of your desired temperature. Reliably maintaining the target temperature is another area where Traeger and Rec Tec do both perform strongly. But, we do love that all of Rec Tec’s range feature stainless steel for durability where it really matters – REC TEC. The bottom line – You get great quality with both Rec Tec and Traeger. If you live somewhere cold, you’ll want to grab a blanket for the Traeger Pro series anyway. But, there’s an insulation blanket for the RT-700. Unlike some Traeger’s, they’re not insulated. ![]() At the time of writing this, they’re using about 20% stainless including stainless steel grates, firepots, heat deflectors and drip pans. With recteq, you get stainless steel components from the get-go. Plenty of high-quality options to suit different budgets. And, their top of the line Timberline offers upgraded stainless steel grates and a fully insulated, double-walled barrel with stainless steel interior. The mid-range Ironwood has double side wall insulation for better heat retention. Traeger’s pellet grills are built from powder-coated steel with porcelain-coated grates. You’ve got heavy-duty components, good welds and a tight fit creating a solid smoker that holds heat and smoke well.īut, there is a bit of a difference in terms of the materials used. With both Traeger and Rec Tec, you can expect a high quality build. High-quality and reliable, Traeger have been adding newer features like WiFIRE to their grills to maintain their top of the line image.Īlthough they were originally manufactured in the US, Traeger are now made in China like most competing pellet smoker brands. Although they’ve had a few quality issues as they moved their production overseas, Traeger still says premium in most people’s minds. Now, Traeger are still one of the most popular pellet grill manufacturers. This helped fuel innovation and price competition as more features were added to the original pellet grill concept. And, knowing he’d come up with something revolutionary, he patented the idea in 1986, giving Traeger exclusive rights to manufacture and sell pellet smokers to the world for the next 20 years.ĭuring this time, Traeger really established themselves as THE pellet grill company, building a reputation of quality, reliability and the best results in town.īut, once their patent expired in 2006, Joe sold his family business, Traeger, and other companies started competing in the lucrative pellet smoker industry. Pellet grills were invented by Traeger’s founder, Joe Traeger, in 1985.
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