Power Cord Storage

[charlesrshell]

How is everyone storing the power cord? Has anyone installed a hanger something like this one?

 

[Mike]

@charlesrshell I like your setup.

Right now I just have my power cord draped over the side shelf when I'm not use my Rec Tec RT-700.

I've seen several people mount a retractable power cord reel to their Rec Tec's and it looks great. I'd probably do the same thing if it wasn't for the fact I have several power outlets all over my back deck so my pellet grill is never far from an outlet.

 

[ifican]

I never unplug, do cover it most of the time but it stays plugged in all the time.

 

[charlesrshell]

I never unplug, do cover it most of the time but it stays plugged in all the time.

@ifican do you turn the Wifi off?

 

[Mike]

I never unplug, do cover it most of the time but it stays plugged in all the time.

You are far braver than I.

This thing is no different than any other Internet of Things device and I simply don't trust them to leave them plugged in 24/7.

 

[mooncusser2k]

Something I recommend NOT doing is hanging the cord from the tool hooks on the RT-700 side shelf. There's enough of an edge to potentially damage the outer insulation.

 

[charlesrshell]

This might work. Stainless Steel.

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/39003900

 

[Wslayer]

Just hang mine from the hopper side handle. I wheel mine back into garage all the time.

 

[PSU-85]

On the 700, I drape the cord over the top of the hopper and feed the plug through the loop handle on the hopper lid. I roll my grill in and out the garage for every cook. This method keeps the cord off the ground and out of the way when moving the grill.

 

[WooPigFoodie]

I bought a bag on Amazon and just put it in there when I’m between smokes. It’s waterproof and the middle one is right-sized.

Bluecell Set of 3 Assorted Size Random Color Waterproof Ditty/Storage Bag https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07FC6YYQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DQNdFbWYABN1A

 

[ccmjr77]

I usually just put the cord on the lower shelf on the standard cart when unplugged, then put cover over grill.

 

[ifican]

This thing is no different than any other Internet of Things device and I simply don't trust them to leave them plugged in 24/7.

Thats fair but do you unplug all devices that are internet capable when they are not being used? Its fair simplier to compromise a computer than these. I have scaned and poked at it myself. Their isnt much open and it doesnt ineherently repsond to much. Doesnt mean there will never be a vulnerabilty but there are 100's of millions far easier targets. I have aprx 75 ip's active at any given time. I also monitor my network to a paranoid level so there is that .

 

[ccmjr77]

I only unplug my Bull because it is outside, not because it is connected to internet.

 

[MarkH]

I ran an extension cord under my deck and into a waterproof electric box I mounted to the deck. Then I plug it in inside the box so it stays dry and feel comfortable leaving it plugged in all the time.

 

[rgaddy67]

I just wait until the grill has completely cooled and drape my cord between the lid of the hopper and the grill all the way across the grill. It won't get hung on anything like that.

 

[charlesrshell]

I use this.

https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...plpktr_UJw0gBkJB7yIybtQlMvPuXq-YaAjwgEALw_wcB

 

[GH41]

I would never leave mine plugged in.. Too much risk ass dialing the grill.

 

[DarkStar11]

I unplug the extension cord from the outdoor socket on the wall, but I leave my 680 plugged into the extension cord with any excess coiled on the bottom shelf of the cart. My controller doesn't connect to the Internet, it's just what I've always done.

 

[Ssheridan74]

How long are the cords on a Bull and Stampede?

 

[Mastertech59]

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