On May 23, 8:13 pm, Denny Wheeler
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> On Mon, 21 May 2007 12:17:50 -0500, "EZ" >
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> >Here's an update. I wrote earlier:
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> >> Anyway, I have sent email to the Traeger company as well. We'll see
> >> what happens-I don't yet have a reply from them. As far as the
> >> Original Poster is concerned, I would ask your Traeger dealer about
> >> these problems, and get him to put down in writing what he will do if
> >> you experience these problems, before you put your money down.
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> >George from Traeger emailed me a couple of times, and I've now spoken with
> >him on the phone. So, Traeger gets high marks for prompt response! He's
> >sending me a new firepot with fewer holes in it, so the pellets won't burn
> >out as fast on smoke setting before the auger kicks in and sends more
> >pellets to the pot. He also said the digital thermostat would solve the
> >issue, but it's set for the original firepot so if I get that, I should stay
> >with the original firepot.
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> >Apparently, if I don't like the digital thermostat, I can always go back to
> >the three-position switch, put in the new firepot, and be good to go.
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> >We'll see how this all plays out. I'd very much like to get it resolved,
> >because everything I've cooked on the Traeger tastes great. It's just this
> >slow smoking issue that is unnerving.
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> I will *try* to remember, tomorrow, to make inquiry of the guy who
> runs the cafeteria at work. He's got at least 3 Traegers (does
> catering-smoking) and I know he's absolutely a fan; but with his
> having 3 (and I think maybe more) of them, he may know some useful
> stuff wrt this 'fire going out' thing. I wouldn't be amused either,
> btw. Probably be as steamed as you were, but hopefully would cool
> down quickly.
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> -denny-
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Thanks for your help. I'm looking to learning about what you find
out.
My Brinkman has always done a great job, but at the cost of constant
attention by the chef.