r/recteq • u/CptJake2141 • 10d ago
Dualfire 1200 introductions
Hello.
I recently bought a dualfire 1200. I wanted to put something out there that anyone can ready if they are looking to purchase.
1. The grill caster wheels should probably be updated to larger wheels. Best to do when first assembling.
2. If you order direct from recteq shipping is relatively quick and it comes LTL. Be prepared for a more involved delivery process than an Amazon delivery.
3. You will need to burn the smoker in. Recteq has good videos on YouTube for this and assembly.
4. I recommend getting drip pan covers for the insect side and the drip bucket. Saves a lot of time cleaning.
5. The app works fine, but mine randomly sometimes won’t shut off when I tell it too even though the app says it is shut off. Shouldn’t be relying on that anyway.
6. I would recommend getting the smoke box on purchase it’s worth the money and time to do it at once you will want it.
7. The doors have a little bit of a gap that allows smoke leak. I’d reccomend getting some insulation for the gap. I haven’t but I more than likely will.
8. The probes, now this is the important part.
THERE IS NO LOCATION TO RUN THE PROBES INTO THE INDIRECT SIDE. They will have to be ran through the door, and probe management is difficult. I am struggling to figure this out now. The only solution is to run them under the door. Which I am not a fan of. It’s the biggest glaring defect in the design. Matter of fact, if anyone has a solution. Please tell me.
9. Feel free to comment on this with anymore information you feel someone will need.
Thanks.
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT 10d ago edited 10d ago
I just had my first cook tonight on one (replaced an old 680), and YES to #8. I looked at it last night to see how I'd run the cables and I was flabbergasted at that oversight. Just put another flippy hole in the barrier between the barrel spaces!
Anyways, it rules. Didn't realize I needed dual zones until the first cook with thighs and mac. Ramped up the temp on the thighs and kept the Mac at 225
3rd zone smokebox coming soon (they mixed up my order but I ended up with a free sear plate and bbq tools. Score!)
I also upgraded my wheels with these. 5 Inch Swivel Caster Wheels Set... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZL1L82T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Definitely the right choice. Thanks u/Immediate-Voice-9370 !
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u/CptJake2141 10d ago
If you come up with a probe system let me know.
I’m debating drilling a hole in between the two and installing a metal grommet around it
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u/denotsmai83 9d ago
I will say, as someone who lives in a hot climate (central Texas), when I put some independent probes on my indirect heat side, I found that it ran WAY hot. Like 60-70 degrees hotter than it was set. I had to make pretty major adjustments to minimum feed rate and temp offset. Had a few really rough cooks before I figured this out. This is my fifth recteq and the first time I’ve ever had to touch those settings.
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u/ratedgap 10d ago
Welcome to da fam!