Question did you paint you lid or came like that???

@@nlpdodge It came painted like that.

Sorry for the late response. The 680 model came painted like that. They don’t make it anymore but I still see them from time to time on Craigslist.

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Thanks Ryan I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Hey thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Yea these cookers are truly set it and forget it. I use this more than any cooker I have. Have a great week!

Thanks Craig they are quite the machines. I have a lot of hours on this thing and it keeps on ticking.

Lol thanks Ken. Yea that table looks funny but has served me well over the years. You will get a ton of great memories out of any pellet grill. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks Jonathan yea I still watch them all too. It’s an amazing piece of equipment. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Hey Alan I really appreciate that. I too did a lot of research and this type of information was hard to find. You won’t be sorry if you join the Rec Tec family! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Thanks Louis I absolutely love this thing!

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks Big Sexy Kent! Yea I scored on the back yard. We’ve been discussing selling with values so high but I love this place.

Thanks for watching. It’s still running like new after all these years!

Thanks for watching Miah! Yea this thing is awesome. I just used it yesterday and it worked like the day I bought it!

Thanks Margaret. I get a ton of questions about how a pellet grill works and why I bought the one I did so thought I’d share. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Hey thanks Newton! Yea I love that thing and it has worked perfectly all these years. I cater from time to time and can easily get six recks of ribs or several pork butts on it which allows me to handle 25 people easily. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and have a great Christmas!

Hey thanks Jim. Yea mine is peeling in the front too. No big deal. I have a covered porch and also keep a cover on it so it stays nice. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

That’s awesome George! Welcome to the family! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

Thanks Kevin. They all will do the job. The important thing is to enjoy yourself with whatever cooker you have and smile while you watch the smoke roll. Grill on!

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 ABSOLUTELY

Thanks for taking the time to watch. I have a friend who has that vertical Pit Boss and he loves it. He had a couple of issues with the controller but it seems fine now. Really looks like a great way to do a lot of food with a small footprint. Btw great tip on using soap and water to clean the door.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837, thank you for stopping by my channel also and watching.

Yea I just like to keep my tools clean. Thanks for watching!

That’s awesome Bobby! You will love it. Really the difference isn’t that much more over the years of use you’ll get. Welcome to the Rec Tec mafia lol. Enjoy!

Nice! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Hey thanks Matthew! I m on year five now and not one issue. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Charlie Pickles!

Gregor Miller Gregor!

Thanks Charley. IMHO it’s the best bang for your buck out there.

@@PicklesBBQandCooking *smiles*🤗

That’s awesome! I’ve been doing my brisket and pork butts overnight like that lately and love it. Nice to get some sleep and still turn out a good product! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

That’s awesome Brian. I use mine all the time too! I have eight different cookers and this is by far the one I use most! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Yup. And I got a 1250 a few months ago and it is rock solid too. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Yes I have several grills and smokers but this is by far the easiest to use and produces awesome results. Have a great weekend!

Yea Gary I couldn’t be more impressed! Every time I use it I brag to my wife about what a great cooker it is and what a great investment lol. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend!

U bet. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks Craig! I’ve seen a lot of people mod their wheels with bigger ones for just that reason and they also have a comp cart option which will roll on anything.

Thanks Tommy! I really appreciate your comment! I know you loved you Rec Tec!

Good to hear BY BBQ

You bet. Enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Yea this thing is bulletproof! It’s been a couple years since I posted this and it still runs perfectly! Thanks for taking the time to watch and have a great weekend!

Wow you have a great setup! I still use my kettles and WSM but love my griddles and Rex Tec!

GT’s Barbeque and Cuisine I also carry Chargriller Akorn Jr. kamado for charcoal grilling and searing. I don’t do any cooking on my RECTEC above about 275.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Gregory. Yea I think my six year warranty is about up and I still have found this to be a great product. IMHO there is no better value.

That’s awesome Dan best of luck. Based on the comments I’ve sold a lot of grills for em with this review lol. Thanks for taking the time to watch and hope you become part of our family!

RecTec is the best hands and Boston Butts down!

Hey thanks for the kind words. I still use this more than any grill I own and love it. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

That’s a tough one Robert. I’m seeing a ton of videos on the Masterbuilt and it certainly looks like a good cooker. The joy is in the cooking and you will like exploring with whatever you get. For pellet grills specifically it’s hard to beat a Rec Tec for the money. Let me know what you go with and grill on!

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837, tell you what Gary, Mike Lovelace (co-brother at Joe's BBQ House) bought the 700 and loves it for convenience and flavor. For a guy that has a Shirley Fab reverse flow smoker, that says ALLOT about Rec Tec. Only thing I don't like is they are made in China, of course so is Masterbuilt, while YODER is pure bread USA!

Sweet! Doing a review video on mine this weekend! Thanks for taking the time to watch Christopher. It is a badass cooker!

Hey thanks Pete. I am lucky to have a covered back porch but still try to keep it clean. I think it’s almost six now and looks and runs like new. I’m very happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Good point Aaron. That feature is really handy and I use the app every time! Wish I had thought about it. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and for the feedback! You will love using a pellet grill! Happy Holidays!

Lol thanks Alan. I have a covered cooking area and just wipe it down when I use it. Pretty easy to keep clean. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Thanks for watching Mike. In my opinion there is no better quality on the market for the money. These things are legit!

GT’s Barbeque and Cuisine good to know ! Taking a look as we speak

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch Ellen! I have about eight grills and this is by far the most versatile.

Nice. I have the 1250 now and am happy. Man they sure have a lot of choices these days. Grill on!

Thanks I really enjoy using it. I appreciate you taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend!

I hear you James. I’m not putting anything down but my Rec Tec just works right out of the box. It’s an engineering marvel in my day to day experience of using other products. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Have a great week!

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 Just to clarify, it was the igniter rod on the Rec Tec that went bad after a couple of years...but they shipped a free replacement the same day I called. They also give you the personal cell phone number of the owners in case you ever need customer support at night or during a weekend...pretty great!

Ahh well how a company handles an issue can mean a ton! I have heard Treager has a lot of issues with them as well.

Thanks for taking the time to watch John. It still runs like new!

Thanks! It’s easy to wipe down and stays nice. It’s over five now and still rocks it. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend!

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You bet Chris. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend.

Yogi I couldn’t agree more. It’s been five for me now. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

Thank you Lynn for the kind words and taking the time to watch!

That’s awesome man. You know what matters is being in the back yard doing what you love. Brands are less important than than the food you cook. In my opinion this is the best bang for the buck but at the end of the day they all are similar. Keep on BBQ’ing brother.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 just ordered the rec tec 700🥳🥳🥳🥳

Awesome! Welcome to the Rec Tec Mafia brother.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 thank you family 🤟🏼

Thanks I didn’t know they had one. I’ll check it out! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

I agree George. It’s dang sexy lol. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

You will love it Delores. I believe this is the correct one for the 700. Thanks for taking the time to watch! www.recteq.com/products/large-interior-shelf

Thanks Mark no I’ve never tried them. I usually use a brand called Lumberjack.

Thanks Lisa I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend!

Thanks Matthew. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Great question Pug. I cook year round in all temps which is why a good PID computer is essential. Winter or summer that thing stays within 5 degrees of set point. No matter what. It’s the most important feature of the grill in my opinion. No swing at all after five years. Thanks for taking the time to watch and have a great weekend!

Yea I do but I always use crumpled up foil to get the worst off while it’s still warm then brush it clean when it cools down. Oh and I always spray it with Pam before each use and that really seems to help. The foil can be a pain but it’s not too bad.

Hey thanks for watching. I’m glad I made the choice I did. I could get two of these for the price of the Yoder.

Lol nothing special. I just wipe it down every time and keep it covered. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for taking the time to watch! You should be able to get the controller at Rex Tec’s website. www.shop.rectecgrills.com/

Wow no I haven’t. I also have a 1250 and no issues there either. Rec Tec cust service is world class. They will get you right.

This is what I used. It has held up very well. Thanks for taking the time to watch! LavaLock 12 GREY High Performance BBQ gasket smoker seal SELF STICK www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9FE60K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KEBTQ3R2N20K8K1PX6KP

Hi Rob thanks for taking the time to watch. Yes I do small cooks all the time but it’s really nice to have the extra space. I do big cooks as well and would definitely recommend the 700 for only a bit more. Let me know how it goes.

I live in Washington state and we have all four seasons. I keep it outside year round and cook on it year round. I do have a covered porch though and also bought a Rec Tec cover for it so it isn’t in direct weather. I have never heard of an issue like that and there are some good Tec Tec owners groups on Facebook you can check out and ask questions. Should be fine.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 thanks for the quick reply! Ok, I'm in TX and under a covered patio. Really appreciate your help.

Great idea. Thanks

Thanks Ethan. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend!

Any tips for me?

Lol I’ve had those for awhile. Thanks for watching!

I’m sure it would but usually use my Blackstone for that type of sear.

Well I liked my GMG and also had the pizza accessory. I actually owned three before the Rec Tec and still have one at our cabin. I experienced pretty significant temp swings but at the end of the day if you keep an eye on your food which you should anyway it’s not the end of the world. I actually got the Rec Tec to move up in size. I will tell you the PID computer is dead on with it. If it swings two degrees it’s a fluke. At least back then the computer was way better. But you’re wise in thinking through how the cooker you get will be used. I rarely used the pizza oven and honestly you can make great pizza on any pellet grill just on the grates. If you make a lot of pizza there are some nice stand alone ovens that work great. It’s a bit of a pain to assemble the GMG for pizza then put it back together to cook on. Not to mention storage for the accessory. At least that was my experience.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 were any of your GMG the newer prime models?

No Joe they weren’t. I’m sure a lot has changed. They made a hell of a good grill though even back then. If I were buying a new grill today I’d definitely consider one.

I usually just get the Treager ones but any will do. I use them for months at a time. If they are too tall just cut them down. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Here is a link www.amazon.com/Traeger-Grills-BAC407z-10-Pack-Bucket/dp/B07RQ9ZSJV/ref=asc_df_B07RQ9ZSJV/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584070141801248&psc=1

Robert you are absolutely right. I keep it pretty clean but don’t vacuum it every time. I like these Lumberjack pellets but I notice they seem to have a bit more dust than some. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Me too! You can sometimes find them on Craigslist.

Thanks Jaffna. I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

No not really. I had a bit of paint peel on the front which I think was from cooking too high with my winter cover on. This thing still cooks like the day I got it. Thanks for taking the time to watch! Have a great weekend Erick!

Nate it’s pretty easy. I just wipe it down each time and vacuum it after every few cooks. Cleans up no problem. Plus I have a covered porch and keep the cover on it. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

I thinks it’s made of the same steel as the rest bit not positive. All the specs are on their website. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it gets really cold here. I bbq year round and temp stays solid due to thick steel on walls and lid.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 thank you

Hi Tim thanks for taking the time to watch. I have heard good things about the Gorilla Grilz but have frankly not kept up. Technology has come a long way over the past few years and I’d have to start from scratch with my research. All I can say is this product has been rock solid for me with zero issues. At the end of the day all pellet grills keep up with each other and as long as you have fun you can’t go wrong. As they say it’s not the pit it’s the pit master anyway. Get what you feel is the best value for your budget and don’t be afraid to spend a few hundred dollars more for the next level. Hope this helps. I love my 680 and have many friends who are happy with the Bull so I’d buy this brand again without hesitation.

You know I’ve never done the biscuit test where you spread them across the cooking area to see how even it cooks but haven’t noticed a hot spot. I’m sure they all have them though. Just get to know whatever cooker you get and you will know what to do. Great question man and kudos for doing your research. Drop me a note and let me know your experience.

Bryan that’s exactly what I thought! Thanks for taking the time to watch!

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Thanks for taking the time to watch Jeremy

Hi Gerald it came that color. This is the 680 which was replaced by the 700 Bull. They were red and in my opinion look awesome.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 Red + Bull = RedBull I agree

Yea James I have the same thing. Not the end of the world but I have to touch it up every spring. Nothing is perfect so I guess I can live with it. Doesn’t appear to be rusting through so we’ll see. I can live with it if it doesn’t get worse. Thanks for taking the time to watch and the honest feedback.

Oh wow sorry to hear that. My experience has been top notch with them. Call the owner Ray Carnes. His number should have come with the grill.

I had two Daniel Boones before this and they were great. I mostly wanted a bigger grill and this one just stood out during my research. It has an extreme smoke setting and does a GREAT smoke ring on my briskets. I think the biggest thing you’ll find with this is the extremely heavy duty steel, the ceramic igniter, and the PID. It is incredibly accurate and fuel efficient. I imagine they all are these days though lol. As long as you’re having fun it’s hard to go wrong! Thanks for taking the time to watch Tim.

@@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837 no thank you! We love to grill and BBQ. We're looking to upgrade. Rec Tec says the 580 is about the same size. Or would you say the hell with it and buy the 700? Is the sear kit worth the extra money? Sure appreciate the help.

Well I think the Bull is about $1,100 now so if you can justify a few hundred more I’d go with that. The hopper is huge and you’ll never regret having the extra cooking space. I like my sear kit but find I use it mostly on my kettle for searing. It’s great on the Rec Tec though if you invert it and use it for burgers. Again it will last you a lifetime so if you grill a lot you will find it useful.

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Hey James don’t sweat it. Get a Weber Kettle. It can cook most anything you like and are often available used in good condition. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Yes I have them and use all the time. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Thanks for taking the time to watch. I’ve been really happy with this cooker and brag to my wife every time I use it about what a good investment it was. Have a great weekend!

Thanks for taking the time to watch. I’ve run this thing through the paces for years and not one issue. I did get a small paint peel on the front due to cooking at too high a temp with the winter cover bu other than that perfect! Tough to beat for the money. Have a great weekend!

Yes it is. It’s the only negative thing I have to say about it but I guess it’s why the cost can be so low. Frankly I didn’t know that till after I bought it but I’d definitely get it again.

Never heard much about the 590. Sorry it’s not working out. At the time this thing was the best value. Hope it stands the test of time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

Lol well then you are a happy man! Thanks for taking the time to watch!