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Sneak Peek: UPDATED Review - Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 Grill + Smoker!
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Great review, thanks so much. They also have a 1050, it is not on their web site. Do you happen to know anything about the 1050?
thanks,
Sandy
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I watched a YouTube video a little while back comparing the 1050 and 560 and the reviewer implied the 1050 is a slightly better product, addressing some of the minor issues learned later in the 560 development process. I believe the power cord is a little more heavy duty, and the latch on the hopper is a little more robust and easier to operate.
Sounds like you have an awesome cooker coming your way!
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I've been using it for a couple months in rain, snow, sleet, and hail (literally all 4) and have had zero trouble. The control panel and electronics were built with some water resistance in mind.
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Thanks Huskee,
After reading your excellent review on this unit I decided it was something I wanted. I found one at WalMart. Brought it home and assembled it. It took the 2 hours you had listed but went well. Then I followed the break-in and seasoning instructions.During that time the temps were right on.
I have cooked burgers at 500 degrees and they were awesome. Then last night I made pizza at 700 degrees with a stone. My home made dough and they came out incredible. The crust at 700 was a little different than when I use my UUNI at 900 but it was just as good.
It starts up really easy with a fire starter and a small torch. Shuts down quickly and restarts quickly. This is a really great product that works many ways. Cant wait to do some ribs and a brisket. Thank you for your great review.
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Everything that I read is not favorable to water but that is mainly for the electronics
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I can run the pit barrel with my fan controller for 24 hours untouched, all weather at 225. I too would like to have a plot of temps over time attempts at 225F, 325 etc.
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rickgregory I cook on a BGE with a controller never checking on it through the night when cooking Boston Butts or Briskets which I do 8 to 10 times a year. I used to get excellent results from a cheap bullet water smoker, but I had to get up at 4 am to add fuel. I plan to serve for noon cooking at 225 and finishing the 12-14 hour cook by 8 or 10, so I put the meat on at about 8pm. It stirred my MCS. I am with Mosca I really don’t need another cooker. I like it as a pellet cooker alternative.
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How does this thing fare operating _during_ rain? Often rain is a factor on a long cook.
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Honest question, though: How often do you do a cook that's 12+ hours where a) you never look at it and b) you're not around TO look at it?
That caught my eye too, but then I thought about it... if I plop a hunk of meat on late night so it's done at lunch, that means at, say, 11pm. But I'm up at 7-8AM, well under 12 hours. IF I start a cook at 7am, I'm usually around during the day.
What I want to know is the duration of the charcoal use at 250 and 275 if it's, say, 60F out overnight.
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Your review stirred my MCS, but the uncertainty of a 225 12-14 hour long cook without reloading gives me pause.
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Great review! I read that it’s not very water resistant. How does cooking with it fare in the rain? I trust your judgements but unfortunately I do not have any kind of outdoor shelter. I suppose I could get a pop up tent but the wind around my house has been known to take them away and or shred them.
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