Cookshack FEC120

[600hpcummins]

What to expect from a FEC120?
A FEC120 has come from sale within a reasonable drive of my home and I’m thinking about making the investment!

My current cooker is a Yoder YS1500s, it’s a great piece but the inconsistent temperatures drive me crazy. I often cook for a crowd and guests have become accustomed to doggie bags, I need a big cooker. I’m hoping for a more consistent temperature and product especially when it’s cold or windy outside.

thanks for your input

[Redwng]

Hmmmm....18 posts and MCS has kicked in already. Yep, you fit in here just fine.

I don't know much about that one but it does look like a beast, a lot of room on the inside. For the price of that I would hope it keeps temps pretty close. Let us know when you pull the trigger and post pics of your cooks. Good luck!

[600hpcummins]

I would think that lurking around here is the leading cause of MCS!
I would hope that the controller and insulation would keep temps consistent.

[John Henry]

They must make really good units because they appear difficult to find “used.” Whatever its other merits, a well-made, digital electric smoker has some interest for me lately, considering “hold” times—looking for lowest temp settings for this. These specs note a lowest temp of 130—-but 140 might be best food safety low hold temp. Hopefully the thing can cook like a banshee, (given retail cost) in addition to mere warming service.

Here’s the specs: https://cookshack.com/collections/re...et-smoker-oven

[600hpcummins]

We don’t see many Cookshack cookers up here and clean used ones are few and far between.
My YS1500s is a great cooker but I would never use it to “hold” as sometimes the temp is all over the place.
The FEC100 would suit my needs but I think having the fire box outside the cook chamber would justify the extra cost of the FEC120.