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Amazing find - RT-680 for free

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    Amazing find - RT-680 for free

    So last Saturday, my wife told me someone in our neighborhood posted on Facebook they were giving away a pellet grill. They said it was in very good condition but needed a new controller. After messaging them, I found out it was a Rec Tec RT-680. Needless to say, I now own it. And the bad controller? Turned out to be the auger motor was the culprit. Added a flat washer to keep the rotor in place and voila, works like a charm. Made ribs and a small brisket on it Sunday and it held the temp perfect. I went ahead and ordered a new motor and drive because $50 is worth it, just incase. Now I just need to repaint the lid, the previous owner did some artwork on it I'd just assume get rid of. Click image for larger version

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    #2
    OMG. What a deal. Good for you!

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      #3
      Score! You and Hammie will have some good times.

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        #4
        Congrats. At least you don't have to come up with a name.

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          #5
          Man - great score! Only grill luck I've had was paying $100 for my Performer Deluxe, which included a full set of Grillgrates and a cover. You scored MUCH MUCH bigger!

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            #6
            Good for you! I'd definitely get in the habit of covering the drip pan with foil. Makes for much easier clean up.

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              #7
              Lucky dog!

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                #8
                Nice!!

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                  #9
                  Nice score!!

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                    #10
                    That beats the $20 Performer I got that had only been used three times. Congtats on the score!

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                      #11
                      Noice!

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                        #12
                        Wow...great find!!

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                          #13
                          Excellent!!!

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                            #14
                            Very good score, and RT still can supply almost any parts you might need beyond what you've already identified. Have you bought any lottery tickets while you're hot?

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                              #15
                              Thanks for the tip, Rod. I can fix an auger drive unit but never thought of covering the pan with foil...

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                              • randy56
                                randy56 commented
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                                I do not replace foil every cook, If I do 3-4 butts I do, also shop vac out all inside's after a full hopper of cooking pellets.

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