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Sandman_NC

Sandman_NC

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Just wondering... how do you deal with ash and how often? I see the auger that delivers the pellets but not an ash deposal. Does it just gather at the bottom of the fire pot?

Thinking about getting a Tailgater model.

Thanks Guys / Gals! :)
 
I've got the same model.

Vacuum out after half a bag or a long run when cooled down in the morning.
 
I don't use mine very often now, more like once a month, so I vacuum it before every use.
 
I have a Camp Chef Pellet grill. I've had this once since June, 2016. Man, I use this bad boy heavily. The key to longevity is keeping it clean. I have a Stanley shop vac from Walmart ($17.00). I vacuum it before every cook. I foil the inside and keep the thermometer clean. Every 4 -5 cooks, I give it a good spraying with apple vinegar. That keeps my current cook from smelling like the previous...
 
As I headed west on 4o today and got to about Winston-Salem my phone rang. Grillbillies was calling to let me know my Yoder is in. Figures. Out of town for another week. Can’t wait for the initial cook. As a matter of fact this calls for a new thread and a group discussion.
 
kryingame said:
I have a Camp Chef Pellet grill. I've had this once since June, 2016. Man, I use this bad boy heavily. The key to longevity is keeping it clean. I have a Stanley shop vac from Walmart ($17.00). I vacuum it before every cook. I foil the inside and keep the thermometer clean. Every 4 -5 cooks, I give it a good spraying with apple vinegar. That keeps my current cook from smelling like the previous...
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I got a Traeger for papa day.
Why and where do you foil & vinegar?
It’s kept in the garage when not in use.
 
I don't vacuum mine... I changed my control unit for an aftermarket model that has a shut down mode. It burns through remnants in the pot and the fan blows the whole time. There's no Ash build up.
 
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I’ve got 7.5 lbs of sings on right now and I didn’t even need the bottom larger rack. Going to have to have some guests this fall and load it up. Will pics when I when I check them in a little while.
 
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7.5 lbs all on the top rack. Pretty darn good. Smoked at 200 for about 1.5 hours then cranked it up to 375 to finish them off.
 
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