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Firestick quit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:14 am
by bobcat1
Well the flame went out early this morning. Seems the fire starter isn't working.
Auger was working so I pulled everything out, dumped the ash cup, put in a handful of pellets. and lit them with my handy dandy torch. Everything back on track now. Probably going to dry out the brisket... we'll see.
I guess Monday I will call Camp Chef again and see if I am entitled to a new firestick.
Bet that's going to be a wench to change out.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:15 am
by Papa Tom
If they aren't good to you with a replacement try to find one made in America.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:29 am
by bobcat1
Papa Tom wrote:If they aren't good to you with a replacement try to find one made in America.
Might do that anyway. Any suggestions PT?
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:03 am
by bobcat1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HQ-Pellet-Grill ... SwB-1Y7Qw5 Found this one from SmokeDaddys. Ordered it. Last time I tried to talk to Camp Chef I wasn't pleased.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:14 am
by OldUsedParts
Bummer - - - sure hope this gets you back on track and Pelletizing again - - - GOOD LUCK
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:45 am
by bobcat1
I thought about not buying one after the torch Idea for starting the burn pot worked so good. If this one ever fails I may never buy another one.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:55 am
by OldUsedParts
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:58 am
by bobcat1
You have to light the pot with everything turned off. Then bypass startup and it will work. First try the fan was blowing it out before I could get it lit..... I know Duh!
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:02 am
by OldUsedParts
I'm hoping I never have to find out but at least I know where to find you if I need to
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:12 am
by Papa Tom
Looks like you found a good igniter.
The one in my original (USA made) Traeger is now 19 years old and still working........ Admittedly it don't get used as much anymore since I have other choices.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:24 pm
by bobcat1
Camp Chef sending a chinese one. I'll put the USA made one in and keep the Chinese one as a spare.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:41 pm
by Papa Tom
bobcat1 wrote:Camp Chef sending a chinese one. I'll put the USA made one in and keep the Chinese one as a spare.
Re: Firestick quit
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:10 pm
by bobcat1
Got the new one installed. It was a little bit bigger around than the old one so I drilled the pipe it goes in out a little and it fit perfect. Funny thing the original one came out like this. Spliced wires. Very happy to have the made in USA one in.
