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RECTEQ grills (specifically the “Bull”) is a game changer where pellet grills are concerned. Ive had mine for more than a year now and I can tell you that it is everything they say it is and more. Theres a reason why this thing gets such awesome reviews.
If you already know you want this thing (great choice) then you can check the latest price and/or find out more information here.
The RT-700 went from in the box on my porch to fully assembled and cooking in about an hour with basic hand tools.
The Main Features of this REC TEQ Pellet Grill
This thing is on the very back of the unit and its huge! It holds 40 lbs of pellets which means youll not need to fill it up very often and you can run it for a day and a half without adding more fuel.
The hopper being on the back allows for a shorter distance to move the pellets from the hopper to the burn pot.
The stainless steel lid on the hopper makes a great place to sit foil pans to keep the food warm as well.
All stainless steel, sealed seams and extremely heavy duty says it all. At approximately 36 inches wide and 20 inches front to back, the cooking area is more than enough to cook for a large crowd. Thats around 700 sq. in. of cooking space.
The ¼ inch stainless steel rod cooking grates are very heavy duty as well and makes them easy to keep clean. The fact that they are split into (2) pieces means they will fit into most dishwashers if you really want to get them cleaned up.
An interior light with a on/off switch on the controller makes it easy to see what you are cooking at night and the heavy duty glass cover over the bulb is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
The Burn Pot and Ignitor
The burn pot is stainless steel like much of the rest of the smoker so its very heavy duty and built to last. The ignitor is made of ceramic unlike most other ignitors on other brands of pellet smokers which are made of steel. The ceramic ignitor is the longest lasting ignition system for pellet smokers on the market.
This is where a lot of people are going to get very excited. Most pellet smokers maintain a heat range and while this works just fine, it is a source of contention for many.
RECTEQ decided to do what no one else had done up to this time and make it hold an absolute exact temperature.
The controller is a very fancy computer controlled one that not only holds an absolutely precise temperature, but it also connects to the Wi-Fi in your home and allows you to monitor and control the smoker right on your smart phone from anywhere.
As if thats not enough, the controller has inputs for not one but two probes (included) so you can also monitor the temperature of what you are cooking x 2.
A short while back, I placed a ham in the RECTEQ smoker before I left for church on Sunday morning and one hour later, I turned it on, set the temperature and monitored it (very discreetly of course) via my smart phone so it would be ready right when we got home. Worked like a charm!
RT-700 Assembly | recteq
FAQ
How long does it take for recteq 700 to heat up?
How much does an rt700 weigh?
How long will a recteq last?
Why does my rec tec take so long to heat up?
How much cooking space does a rec TEC rt-700 have?
The RT-700 has one cooking level, split into two hefty stainless steel grates. Our measurements put the surface area at 19.25″ deep x 33.5″ wide for an overall grate area of just over 640 sq inches of cooking space (Recteq claims 700 sq in.) . Rec Tec does offer an optional second shelf, which adds over 350 more sq inches of cooking space.
How long does a recteq rt-700 take to cook?
The RT-700 went from in the box on my porch to fully assembled and cooking in about an hour with basic hand tools. Cooking on the RT-700 is a Backyard BBQ Hero’s dream! The RT-700 has an absolutely massive 40lb pellet hopper that recteq claims can last up to 40 hours of cooking.
How long does a recteq rt-700 last?
The RT-700 has an absolutely massive 40lb pellet hopper that recteq claims can last up to 40 hours of cooking. Folks, I filled that bad boy, set it to 225, let it eat until it was completely out of pellets, and I got an incredible 43 HOURS. Incredible, and much longer than you’d ever need for one smoking session.
What is a recteq rt-700?
The Recteq RT-700 is the flagship grill from Rec Tec (now known as Recteq, as of August 2020). The company has a monster of a following. Their owners are more akin to fans, and they aren’t afraid to voice support for their favorite brand of pellet grill.