sdynak
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I've got a neighbor with 4 of them, he started with 2 and had so many problems right before a competition he had to buy 2 more. We joke and call them MasterShits. He's wanting to buy a Yoder now and is sick of the masterbuilt gravity fed and all the issues and mainly the support from masterbuilt.
His issues:
Controller going out
Probe not working
Firebox burning out
And at the last competition, charcoal sparks flying out of the firebox area near the fan.
He's seriously had nothing but problems with all 4 of them.
I suspect like any product the early units might have some issues until they massage them.
The firebrick shipping supports is stated right in the manual that is expected and normal. For those that prefer to do so you can purchase aftermarket heavy duty stainless liners.
For the fan area.. similar to above, you can purchase a slide mod to prevent charcoal making its way into the fan area.
I did both of them above right away as I did some research on these units. Like any brand there are mods you can do to either extend life on certain things or improve to your likings.
If he was in competitions, I assume he was aware of the capability of the unit. Shame he did not take advantage of the improvements he could have made to make a more enjoyable unit for competition.
The last round of food I made was perhaps my best ever. Since I got the MB I have not used my Bull once and other than for the reason of cooking space alone.. the Bull would be looking for a new home and still may. I prefer charcoal flavor for pretty much everything.
Did he sell them?