I've had my 42" LSG pellet grill for almost a year now, and the original seal is still holding up well, but with that said, I ordered new black seals the exact same size and thickness from Amazon almost a year ago, and if and when I need to change it, I've got them. I wanted black because that white seal gets dirty looking right from the start. Good video, enjoyed it!
Thanks for taking the time to share these tips. I'm not sure that the Lone Star folks will watch your videk or read the comments, but I'm window shopping for one of these things and I just made a couple of observations. First is the ignitor/fan/firebox setup. It doesn't appear from your viewing end that there's anything but open air on the intake end of that fan assembly. Around here (South Louisiana) paper wasps and mud daubers like to build nests in some of the most unlikely places. I found a good sized nest of red wasps behind the control panel of a Weber 300 series I got to restore once. I think I counted 23 wasps killed. If there isn't some type of filter to keep wasps out of that fan assembly, I'm thinking the wasps are going to find it. We're empty nesters and we're not going to fire the thing up every day, so there would be time for wasps to get established. Maybe there is a filter of sorts to keep bugs out. If there is, please correct me. The second observation is that gasket. Just my opinion, but felt gaskets for these things are garbage. I bought a Primo Oval XL back in 2011 and it came with a felt gasket. It failed inside of a year. I replaced it with a woven gasket material made for refractory ovens and glued it on with high temperature silicone. Yeah, some say you're not supposed to use that on food cookers, but my replacement has never failed many years later, and that includes holding up with very high temperature pizza cooking and grease drips.
Thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed it. You're correct, there is no screen over the fan that injects into the firebox, but you could easily put some screen door material over the bottom of the hopper assembly to screen out any wasps or daubers. Look on my channel for other videos about the door seal. I have replaced the complete door seal with a lava lock seal and it is more sturdy than the factory one. However, make no mistake - the grill is manufactured for a door seal and there needs to be one.
We learn much more from our failures than our successes. Thank you for discussing your shortcomings with the smoker so that others will be able to avoid them.
Great info! I'm curious as to why the seal isn't on the lid instead. It seems that would alleviate that problem. The seal on my Yoder YS640S is on the lid and I have no issues.
@@jackkavanagh4705 You are correct, sir!! I still haven't replaced the seal on the bottom of the door and no issues at all! actually thinking about just leaving it off. When the smoker first lights, very little smoke escapes and then nothing at all. Thanks for the comment!
GREAT VIDEO VERY GOOD INFO , I WAS THE SAME WAY WHEN I GOT MINE AND SKIPPED THE PRIME MODE , I ALSO LOOKED ON THE APP AND BOTH MY FIREBOARDS FOR A WAY TO UPDATE I AM GLAD YOU CLEARED THAT UP , I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING SOME GOOD VIDEOS ON THE LSG PELLET THERE'S NOT MANY OUT THERE
Thank you for the quality content; I highly recommend this video to other owners or would be potential owners. As a new owner myself, I am finding significant temperature differences between the set point on the controller and the built-in Tel-Tru pit thermometer. 25-50 degrees hotter in the pit. Do you find the same and do you follow the Tel-Tru pit temp, or the controller set point for cooks?
Mine starts wonky, but levels out after about 10 min then stays solid. The other day I used the ambient probe on the grate for the first time on a turkey (high temp) cook. There was variation for sure. If you want, you can designate the ambient probe for the set point temp. (Instead of the built in.)
Great video on the LSG pellet...thanks for sharing. I've had my LSG 20x36 pellet for over a year and I do see some design differences (or it appears so) with the igniter. The ears on mine were bent in too far making the air flow not very good. I bent out the vertical ones about .06" and that helped mine start every time. Also with the grease bucket I fold three paper towels into it so when I get grease in it I can just throw out the paper towels every other cook, makes that clean up very easy. Thanks again!
@@MrDavidwesty The 36 has been fine for all the cooks I have done and have never thought I wished I had more space. With the two grates there is plenty of space.
Thank you so much for the video. I just received a call from Ms. Sharon that mine is completed and ready to crate. Fingers crossed it arrives late next week. Can't wait!
from what I can see, no one has done a "How do you use the Fireboard" with the LSG Pellet Smoker. I'd love to have you do a video taking people through each screen, what does Channel mean, how to make the most of it. What can you do in the APP vs what can you do at the device etc ! Just tossing out some ideas.
You mentioned about the box clean after every cook but what about the grease and drain? That has to be done after every cook aswell? I wonder if I could wrap the plate in aluminum foil and just replaced it after every use to save time on scrapping. Great video
They suggest cleaning the drain after every cook, but I don't. It's far enough away from the fire that there's little fear of a grease fire and so you can go a couple cooks depending on what you're cooking. I wouldn't bother wrapping the deflector in foil. It cleans up MUCH easier than my old Traeger deflector (which actually never came completely clean) and it's heavy! If you do scrape burnt drippings into the grease drain on the end, it is hard to clean them out. Thanks!!
I was down to either the Yoder 640 or LSG but I will have to go with LSG because of all the issues Yoder has and still will not change or fix them. Pitts & Spits is good too but don't care for all that stainless look. Thank you for putting out videos that show features of the grill cause that's what we wanna see👍
Thanks for the great information, I appreciate you letting me know what I don’t. I’ve decided that I’m going for the Lone Star as in investment now that I know my pitboss and need to step it up. I anticipate this will be a grill for life, and it sure looks like it will. I’m wondering about the door seal now, sounds like a weak point that Chris can improve. Not sure if that really makes that big of a deal, since I’m not a bit worried if some smoke comes out the seal. It might be a big deal to the way the smoker works, so I would appreciate any learnings you can share. This is a once and done, but I think this has the right stuff. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing! You won't regret it, it is a grill for life. The Fireboard is the best controller on the market and the pit is indestructible. Don't worry about the door seal... It really is no big deal. I have a replacement video you can watch. When you order it, tell them I sent ya!
@@txbluzmn thanks for the reply and I watched you video last night and I’ve already scoped out the new seal material on Amazon based on what you instructed. I’m wondering why Chris wouldn’t have selected something more like a fire rated rope material like on all of our boiler and fired heaters at the plant. They take a beating and last for a very long time. It is true that they need to be changed as well, because they get brittle. In any case I’ll definitely tell Chris that you sent me to LS grills. Feels like I know him already. I’m wondering if he would swivel lock castors on all the legs rather than just two. For a patio that is right for such a big rig, it would work wonders. Love your content and keep on grilling my friend.
If you just put the door seal felt on the door and not on the smoker/bottom opening would that work? Then the grease from meat wouldn’t fall on if because it would be on the door lifted up while you are pulling meat in and out.
Just picked mine up Friday. Did a rack of ribs after the burn-in and then did a few pork shoulders. Now it is time to clean it up. Thanks for showing a quick clean. i may dive in a little deeper to see what it looks like under the deflector after these cooks. The door seal concerns me a bit. It's almost impossible not to get grease on the seal when pulling off those big pork shoulders.
So, how are you liking your lsg? How did your stuff turn out? Did it have nice smoke flavor? Does this thing really smoke as much as it does in the videos? Thanks.
@@befmx31 I love it! I've made pork shoulders, ribs, mac&cheese, burgers, chicken breast, turkey, cold smoked cheese,... Everything turns out excellent. I'm still learning things about the grill. Recently I learned about the manual pellet mode for grilling. The thing is built like a tank and it does smoke like you see in the videos. Way more smokey flavor than my old pellet smoker. I typically use Pit Boss Competition Blend because it is easy to get locally at the big box store. I am sure I could get different flavor profiles with different pellets but these seem to serve me well. Really like the Fireboard controller as well.
I need to replace my bottom door gasket because of the problem you explained (bottom door gasket). Please show how to replace. I live close to Conroe, so I stopped by Lone Star Grills new location in Conroe, to buy some of the gasket material. I got in a long conversation with Chris (very friendly) so I forgot to ask him how to replace the gasket after buying it. Their new location in Conroe is amazing.
Hi Paul, Just wanted to share another tid bit of information...I have a LSG 36" pellet smoker...I ordered the grill grates along with some other extras. Lone Star Grillz sends out grill grates that cover the entire bottom shelf...However, only the first 3 grill grates (Next to the firebox) gets hot enough to sear...the further away from the firebox...the cooler it gets. Of course your paying for a full set but in reality...your only using half of them... Are they worth buying them from LSG...no (not in my opinion) It would be cheaper just to buy a set with 3 plates instead of 6 1/2 plates. Also, you don't need to buy the rack that holds the plates either...you can just set them on the grates... Just my experience with them
Thank you. Very timely video as my smoker is enroute. Re: the deflector plate, are we able to put foil over it, as long as we're not using the direct grilling feature, to help in the clean-up?
I suppose, but as you can see, this deflector isn't flat, so it would be more involved (and heavy!). I probably wouldn't suggest it. Let us know how that works out for you.
I am gonna get one but the only thing I don't like is the pellet box clean out every time if thats whats needed. Easy, but still. My pellet grill now I don't have to clean it out but every 30 cooks.
yeah, but this thing is closer to a stick burner. with that flavor comes a simple ash dump. It's nowhere near the process of your current grill. Don't be afeared!
Is there any reason why you couldn't gasket the door instead of the opening of the cooker? It seems this would eliminate the grease dripping onto the felt issue.
Great info and I’m really thinking about getting one. Sold my Yoder. I’m stuck between LSG and the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro with the wood box. Love my camp chef but want to get as close to an offset and still sleep. Is the LSG the one and is it almost offset quality? Have you used the wood chips yet? Thanks and keep it up!
The LSG is his 20x__ offset smoker replacing the firebox with a pellet controller. Thick steel! I have used the wood chips and they're great! - just have to compete the video. I appreciate the encouragement!!!
I'm wondering if it would make a difference if the seal was on the lid and not the smoker? That's the way the seal is on the Yoder pellet smoker. I suppose you'd still have to give that area a wipe before you closed the lid.
Yes Sir. Thanks for all the great ino. We have the Yoder 640 for our pellet smoker. The Yoder's cook chamber is similar. And, we just ordered our 20 x 36 offset which basically has the same cook chamber as the pellet cooker. Now for the wait... I like how you solved the problem with the gasket. We're subscribed to your channel now. We're cooking beef ribs today! Take care, and again, thanks for all the great info. on your channel! @@txbluzmn
Great information! Two questions for you. 1. Is your grill the 36inch and do you ever wish you had the 42 inch? I have a Traeger ironwood 885 and I think it’s pretty good size for me. $200 extra seems like a good deal, but not if it’s a mammoth and overkill. 2. Traeger ironwood just drips grease into the bucket during the cook. A. Why buy the ball valve and B. Why not just take it off and let it drip like the Traeger does? Any benefits to the ball valve? Thanks awesome video!
Thanks!! 1. I have the 36" and have never regretted it. That said, I came from a 22" Traeger so I quadrupled the amount I can cook with this and at the time I bought mine, the 42 was $300 more. Also my space is limited and this one fits perfectly. 2. If you're just rolling yours up on the back deck and leaving it there, then I don't see you ever needing the Ball valve. you can just let it drip in the bucket like your Traeger. If you ever plan on rolling it up on a trailer and taking it somewhere else for a cook, then the valve is valuable. You could also just go to the hardware store and buy a cap for those times (could get messy), but for $25 I just went ahead and got it. Hope this helps!!
it's definitely worth it. You have to clean all smokers. Offsets have just as much grease in them - Eggs have ash and grease - cooking isn't for the faint of heart. 😎👍
I really want one of these smokers. On top of the great smoke this thing seems to produce another thing I really like about it is the pull out racks. However, after watching this video, can I actually use the pull out rack? I mean, if it is going to ruin the door seal that kinda defeats the purpose of having it. Help me out here. Thanks.
Yes - I did a video on them. If you'll read the comments on that video, you'll see several people tried them in non-LSG smokers and had terrible results.
Never an Issue - it's a feature! :) I always empty the firebox after long cooks. I've gotten away with not emptying it after I cook chicken, steaks, or sausage. The ash has to go somewhere and like I showed in the video - it's quick and simple to empty it! With other brands, you have to dismantle the whole grill and use a vacuum.
I chose the valve on the grease drain.... if you want to leave it wide open like all the chinese smokers, then you can. I don't clean the deflector after every cook - no need. Ther fire pit takes less than one minute to empty. This is a pellet fired offset smoker - an offset you would clean the fire box after every cook too. That's what gives superior performance and smoke. It's not nuts.
You can definitely turn the WiFi off! Check out my in-depth controller and app videos for details... Unfortunately, it will not tell you when it's updating - it does it automagically.
I considered them all and chose LSG because of its features, price, and quality. I feel I made the best choice for me, but I encourage you to research. P&S has many different configurations at different price points as well does Yoder.
Thanks for the video. Really torn between this grill, a Yoder 640S, and a Timberline 850. The timberline is only a contender because it is double walled. I live in Colorado, so winter definitely happens here. I know you are in Texas, but have you had the chance to use this LSG in cold weather? How did it go?
Struggling mightily with my new YS640. Comp cart and everything. Don't recommend one. 60 degrees off from pit temperature inside the grill, and if I had not bought from a great retailer I suspect their customer service would be continuing to deflect and send me literature. Retailer got them to replace basically every part of the grill (thermocouple, controller, fans) and it is still getting more and more erratic. You might not have issues with yours if you get one, but feel compelled to share my experiences. It has been frustrating and disappointing all around.
Rookies and their rookie drama……lol. I’m joking my brother! I’m definitely not smart enough to run one nem air pellet thangies……I smoke with real wood so I don’t need to mess with all that tech stuff. Very good information buddy! Have a great weekend!
Oh it's real wood - hence the ash. We have to clean our fire box just like you have to clean yours, we just don't have to babysit it! HA Glad to see you're feeling better brother!!
Nice video, thanks - I have my 36 on order so I’m trying to learn all I can before it gets here. Would it be possible to fold some tinfoil over the seal when you pull the rack out to ensure grease doesn’t drip on it? Also, I keep going back and forth between the 36 and 42. Do you think you could fit enough pork butts on your 36 to feed 15-20 people at a time? That’s probably as big a crowd as I would ever have.
Great! I actually suggested the tin foil over the edge in one version of this video before it ended up on the cutting floor... the short shot of me running my hand over the edge was that very comment! HA!! I'm happy with my 36". I came from a 22" Traeger that would hold only 2 butts, the 36" can easily hold 8. 2 would easily feed 15 HUNGRY folks, so yes - the 36 will do ya!
They are good smokers. Similar manufacturing process but they use a proprietary fireboard controller that isn't as extensive as the fireboard 2 that is included with the Lone Star Grillz. I've never actually cooked on one so it would be personal preference I would imagine
@@timandrews4722 I think both smokers are lifetime smokers but watch a few videos on the Yoder cuz it's laid out almost exactly opposite from The Lone Star Grillz. The LSG also has the charcoal accessory in the Plancha and other things that you can expand on that I don't believe the Yoder offers today. Plenty of great barbecue made on both!
This looks like a tremendous amount of pit cleaning after each and every cook. I’m sure it’s a quality pellet cooker but this makes me want to stay with my offset stick burner…
it's not. You don't have to scrape the deflector after every cook - you can empty the grease as often as you do on your offset, and you do have to clean out your firebox after every cook on your offset - and it's much easier on this smoker to do that.
Pit cleaning is mandatory with any pit, maybe little more critical with a pellet cooker. Use a shop vacuum to simplify the process. If you like to cook and sleep, get a pellet grill.
Personally, I would never own a pellet grill that has to update software no way I want to turn it on when I wanna turn it on. I wanna turn it off when I wanna turn it off I wanted to monitor My cook on my own I don’t need Wi-Fi conductivity at all.
I've had my 42" LSG pellet grill for almost a year now, and the original seal is still holding up well, but with that said, I ordered new black seals the exact same size and thickness from Amazon almost a year ago, and if and when I need to change it, I've got them. I wanted black because that white seal gets dirty looking right from the start. Good video, enjoyed it!
Thanks brother! Mishaps on my part for sure. I think I'm going to try it on the lid! 👍
Hi Russ do you have the link fir the gasket for the lsg pellet grill and did you put it on the door itself or back on the grill? Thanks
Thanks for the tips, I just today discovered this pit brand and was looking for information on them.
Thanks for taking the time to share these tips. I'm not sure that the Lone Star folks will watch your videk or read the comments, but I'm window shopping for one of these things and I just made a couple of observations.
First is the ignitor/fan/firebox setup. It doesn't appear from your viewing end that there's anything but open air on the intake end of that fan assembly. Around here (South Louisiana) paper wasps and mud daubers like to build nests in some of the most unlikely places. I found a good sized nest of red wasps behind the control panel of a Weber 300 series I got to restore once. I think I counted 23 wasps killed. If there isn't some type of filter to keep wasps out of that fan assembly, I'm thinking the wasps are going to find it. We're empty nesters and we're not going to fire the thing up every day, so there would be time for wasps to get established. Maybe there is a filter of sorts to keep bugs out. If there is, please correct me.
The second observation is that gasket. Just my opinion, but felt gaskets for these things are garbage. I bought a Primo Oval XL back in 2011 and it came with a felt gasket. It failed inside of a year. I replaced it with a woven gasket material made for refractory ovens and glued it on with high temperature silicone. Yeah, some say you're not supposed to use that on food cookers, but my replacement has never failed many years later, and that includes holding up with very high temperature pizza cooking and grease drips.
Thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
You're correct, there is no screen over the fan that injects into the firebox, but you could easily put some screen door material over the bottom of the hopper assembly to screen out any wasps or daubers.
Look on my channel for other videos about the door seal. I have replaced the complete door seal with a lava lock seal and it is more sturdy than the factory one. However, make no mistake - the grill is manufactured for a door seal and there needs to be one.
We learn much more from our failures than our successes. Thank you for discussing your shortcomings with the smoker so that others will be able to avoid them.
I can't wait until I get my hands on a LSG. Thanks for sharing your tips and advice which comes from years of BBQ experience.
You bet! Love your channel - long time subscriber!!
Great info! I'm curious as to why the seal isn't on the lid instead. It seems that would alleviate that problem. The seal on my Yoder YS640S is on the lid and I have no issues.
I think I'm going to try it...
the seal is a non issue.talk about nit picking....i have over 300 hundred cooks on mine.no issues at all..........
@@jackkavanagh4705 You are correct, sir!! I still haven't replaced the seal on the bottom of the door and no issues at all! actually thinking about just leaving it off. When the smoker first lights, very little smoke escapes and then nothing at all. Thanks for the comment!
@@SFretnchillin Read Jack's comment below - it really is a non-issue
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GREAT VIDEO VERY GOOD INFO , I WAS THE SAME WAY WHEN I GOT MINE AND SKIPPED THE PRIME MODE , I ALSO LOOKED ON THE APP AND BOTH MY FIREBOARDS FOR A WAY TO UPDATE I AM GLAD YOU CLEARED THAT UP , I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING SOME GOOD VIDEOS ON THE LSG PELLET THERE'S NOT MANY OUT THERE
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the quality content; I highly recommend this video to other owners or would be potential owners.
As a new owner myself, I am finding significant temperature differences between the set point on the controller and the built-in Tel-Tru pit thermometer. 25-50 degrees hotter in the pit.
Do you find the same and do you follow the Tel-Tru pit temp, or the controller set point for cooks?
Mine starts wonky, but levels out after about 10 min then stays solid. The other day I used the ambient probe on the grate for the first time on a turkey (high temp) cook. There was variation for sure.
If you want, you can designate the ambient probe for the set point temp. (Instead of the built in.)
Great video man… appreciate the knowledge and your presentation style
Thanks!
Good job, man. Easy going laid back. I like it.
Appreciate it!
Great video on the LSG pellet...thanks for sharing. I've had my LSG 20x36 pellet for over a year and I do see some design differences (or it appears so) with the igniter. The ears on mine were bent in too far making the air flow not very good. I bent out the vertical ones about .06" and that helped mine start every time. Also with the grease bucket I fold three paper towels into it so when I get grease in it I can just throw out the paper towels every other cook, makes that clean up very easy. Thanks again!
Cheers for that!!
I am in between buying the 42 or 36. I see you have a 36. Has the 36 been big enough or have you wished you got the 42?
@@MrDavidwesty The 36 has been fine for all the cooks I have done and have never thought I wished I had more space. With the two grates there is plenty of space.
@@michaelelias1016 thanks for the reply !
Thank you so much for the video. I just received a call from Ms. Sharon that mine is completed and ready to crate. Fingers crossed it arrives late next week. Can't wait!
Sweet! Welcome to the family!
Great video, very informative. Would definitely like to see the door seal replacement video. Great tips. Much thanks!
Thanks! Will do!
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from what I can see, no one has done a "How do you use the Fireboard" with the LSG Pellet Smoker. I'd love to have you do a video taking people through each screen, what does Channel mean, how to make the most of it. What can you do in the APP vs what can you do at the device etc ! Just tossing out some ideas.
Thanks Tommy!! I made one of these but had some questions myself. I have discussed with Chris and will be making a new one!
Thanks for the knowledge. I want to really trick mines out first lone star and grillz
Do it do it!
You mentioned about the box clean after every cook but what about the grease and drain? That has to be done after every cook aswell?
I wonder if I could wrap the plate in aluminum foil and just replaced it after every use to save time on scrapping.
Great video
They suggest cleaning the drain after every cook, but I don't. It's far enough away from the fire that there's little fear of a grease fire and so you can go a couple cooks depending on what you're cooking.
I wouldn't bother wrapping the deflector in foil. It cleans up MUCH easier than my old Traeger deflector (which actually never came completely clean) and it's heavy! If you do scrape burnt drippings into the grease drain on the end, it is hard to clean them out.
Thanks!!
On the fence about buying a Lone Star pellet grill.
Thanks for the great info
Do it! You won't look back
I was down to either the Yoder 640 or LSG but I will have to go with LSG because of all the issues Yoder has and still will not change or fix them. Pitts & Spits is good too but don't care for all that stainless look. Thank you for putting out videos that show features of the grill cause that's what we wanna see👍
Good choice! the LSG is only getting better!!
What issues does the Yoder 640 have?
Thanks for the great information, I appreciate you letting me know what I don’t. I’ve decided that I’m going for the Lone Star as in investment now that I know my pitboss and need to step it up. I anticipate this will be a grill for life, and it sure looks like it will. I’m wondering about the door seal now, sounds like a weak point that Chris can improve. Not sure if that really makes that big of a deal, since I’m not a bit worried if some smoke comes out the seal. It might be a big deal to the way the smoker works, so I would appreciate any learnings you can share. This is a once and done, but I think this has the right stuff.
Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing! You won't regret it, it is a grill for life. The Fireboard is the best controller on the market and the pit is indestructible. Don't worry about the door seal... It really is no big deal. I have a replacement video you can watch. When you order it, tell them I sent ya!
@@txbluzmn thanks for the reply and I watched you video last night and I’ve already scoped out the new seal material on Amazon based on what you instructed. I’m wondering why Chris wouldn’t have selected something more like a fire rated rope material like on all of our boiler and fired heaters at the plant. They take a beating and last for a very long time. It is true that they need to be changed as well, because they get brittle.
In any case I’ll definitely tell Chris that you sent me to LS grills. Feels like I know him already.
I’m wondering if he would swivel lock castors on all the legs rather than just two. For a patio that is right for such a big rig, it would work wonders. Love your content and keep on grilling my friend.
If you just put the door seal felt on the door and not on the smoker/bottom opening would that work?
Then the grease from meat wouldn’t fall on if because it would be on the door lifted up while you are pulling meat in and out.
That's definitely an idea!!
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Just picked mine up Friday. Did a rack of ribs after the burn-in and then did a few pork shoulders. Now it is time to clean it up. Thanks for showing a quick clean. i may dive in a little deeper to see what it looks like under the deflector after these cooks. The door seal concerns me a bit. It's almost impossible not to get grease on the seal when pulling off those big pork shoulders.
So , how are you liking it? Does it really smoke as much as I see on the vids? How did your stuff taste? Good smoke flavor? Thanks.
So, how are you liking your lsg? How did your stuff turn out? Did it have nice smoke flavor? Does this thing really smoke as much as it does in the videos? Thanks.
Sorry, Boomer here, those two posts were for Richard
@@befmx31 I love it! I've made pork shoulders, ribs, mac&cheese, burgers, chicken breast, turkey, cold smoked cheese,... Everything turns out excellent. I'm still learning things about the grill. Recently I learned about the manual pellet mode for grilling. The thing is built like a tank and it does smoke like you see in the videos. Way more smokey flavor than my old pellet smoker. I typically use Pit Boss Competition Blend because it is easy to get locally at the big box store. I am sure I could get different flavor profiles with different pellets but these seem to serve me well. Really like the Fireboard controller as well.
@@RichardDePas Thank you.
I need to replace my bottom door gasket because of the problem you explained (bottom door gasket). Please show how to replace. I live close to Conroe, so I stopped by Lone Star Grills new location in Conroe, to buy some of the gasket material. I got in a long conversation with Chris (very friendly) so I forgot to ask him how to replace the gasket after buying it. Their new location in Conroe is amazing.
That's where I picked up mine! I have a video showing how I replaced it on this channel. ruclips.net/video/238OOWfXyuI/видео.htmlsi=PY22U4KljegaeQtM
When cleaning the deflector, why don't you use something like Zep degreaser?
Don't want to use that and then cook on it... Just trying to get build up off and not degrease it.
@@txbluzmn That makes sense!
I recently stopped by the shop and placed an order for their 42" pellet grill. I'm excited to pick it up in a few months!
Thanks for the video and tips! I just ordered the same one! Can't wait for it to arrive.
Hope you enjoy it!
did you get it yet? How do you like it?
@@gosman949 I haven't yet. Based on shipping times it could be as long as the end of June before it arrives.
@@YkkTJ shipping costs still $500?
@@gosman949 That's right. I'd have to go back and look but somewhere in that area.
Hey Paul. Surprised you haven't found a way to get SCCM setup to update your grill ;) Chris v (from SH days)
They made their own app , or I would have!!!! at least monitor it with SCOM..... 😀👍
Hi Paul,
Just wanted to share another tid bit of information...I have a LSG 36" pellet smoker...I ordered the grill grates along with some other extras. Lone Star Grillz sends out grill grates that cover the entire bottom shelf...However, only the first 3 grill grates (Next to the firebox) gets hot enough to sear...the further away from the firebox...the cooler it gets.
Of course your paying for a full set but in reality...your only using half of them...
Are they worth buying them from LSG...no (not in my opinion) It would be cheaper just to buy a set with 3 plates instead of 6 1/2 plates.
Also, you don't need to buy the rack that holds the plates either...you can just set them on the grates...
Just my experience with them
Right on! Thanks for sharing! Makes total sense.
Thank you. Very timely video as my smoker is enroute. Re: the deflector plate, are we able to put foil over it, as long as we're not using the direct grilling feature, to help in the clean-up?
I suppose, but as you can see, this deflector isn't flat, so it would be more involved (and heavy!). I probably wouldn't suggest it. Let us know how that works out for you.
I use foil on my plate but I do not extend the foil into the grease channels. I replace the foil before every cook.
Do you have the video of you pulling out the controller? I would like to see the progress please. Thanks
coming up next....
Fantastic video, Paul! Super helpful!!!
Great to hear! Thanks brother!!
I am gonna get one but the only thing I don't like is the pellet box clean out every time if thats whats needed. Easy, but still. My pellet grill now I don't have to clean it out but every 30 cooks.
Price of quality. 🤗
yeah, but this thing is closer to a stick burner. with that flavor comes a simple ash dump. It's nowhere near the process of your current grill. Don't be afeared!
Is there any reason why you couldn't gasket the door instead of the opening of the cooker? It seems this would eliminate the grease dripping onto the felt issue.
Yeah, sorry, I just found the next video. You indeed went for the door this time
I've had better luck with it on the door for sure!
I would put the bottom seal on the inside bottom door. Less chance of getting fat drips.
Great solution
Here it is!! LMK what you think,,, ruclips.net/video/238OOWfXyuI/видео.html
Hey Bluesman......when you do your door seal and get into the real cleaning of your LSG, please let me know. I really find it interesting.
door seal video is up already!
Great info and I’m really thinking about getting one. Sold my Yoder. I’m stuck between LSG and the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro with the wood box. Love my camp chef but want to get as close to an offset and still sleep. Is the LSG the one and is it almost offset quality? Have you used the wood chips yet? Thanks and keep it up!
The LSG is his 20x__ offset smoker replacing the firebox with a pellet controller. Thick steel!
I have used the wood chips and they're great! - just have to compete the video.
I appreciate the encouragement!!!
I'm wondering if it would make a difference if the seal was on the lid and not the smoker? That's the way the seal is on the Yoder pellet smoker. I suppose you'd still have to give that area a wipe before you closed the lid.
I see you found my other video. 😎👍
Yes Sir. Thanks for all the great ino. We have the Yoder 640 for our pellet smoker. The Yoder's cook chamber is similar. And, we just ordered our 20 x 36 offset which basically has the same cook chamber as the pellet cooker. Now for the wait... I like how you solved the problem with the gasket. We're subscribed to your channel now. We're cooking beef ribs today! Take care, and again, thanks for all the great info. on your channel! @@txbluzmn
@@ourlifeinwyoming4654 You got it!
Great vid. I'm kinda stuck between the LSG and a yoder 640. Tough Decision
Both great smokers!
@@txbluzmn ive owned a ys480 in the past, excellent smoker. im wondering if the LSG is an upgrade or not
@@mk84boom I've never use the Yoder, but there's plenty of folks on here who have. Check out some of the comments!
Great information! Two questions for you.
1. Is your grill the 36inch and do you ever wish you had the 42 inch? I have a Traeger ironwood 885 and I think it’s pretty good size for me. $200 extra seems like a good deal, but not if it’s a mammoth and overkill.
2. Traeger ironwood just drips grease into the bucket during the cook. A. Why buy the ball valve and B. Why not just take it off and let it drip like the Traeger does? Any benefits to the ball valve?
Thanks awesome video!
Thanks!!
1. I have the 36" and have never regretted it. That said, I came from a 22" Traeger so I quadrupled the amount I can cook with this and at the time I bought mine, the 42 was $300 more. Also my space is limited and this one fits perfectly.
2. If you're just rolling yours up on the back deck and leaving it there, then I don't see you ever needing the Ball valve. you can just let it drip in the bucket like your Traeger. If you ever plan on rolling it up on a trailer and taking it somewhere else for a cook, then the valve is valuable. You could also just go to the hardware store and buy a cap for those times (could get messy), but for $25 I just went ahead and got it.
Hope this helps!!
@@txbluzmnthanks for the reply absolutely helps. Enjoying your videos.
Sounds like the door seal is a design flaw, I don’t have to worry about that on my Traeger as it is a substantial seal and well built.
Lol. Glad you're enjoying it!
Thanks brother for being so honest. I am looking at the same one. I live outside of College Station, Where do you live in Texas?
Get it! No regrets. D/FW.
What's that little claw-shaped attachment you've got your grease bucket hanging from on the down pipe under your pit? Got a source on that?
It's part of the grill.
Yea I'd like to know if it's going to update or I could set it for my convenience, but that's a controller deal not lsg
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I sometimes wonder if it is worth having a Pellet smoker due to the cleanup.
it's definitely worth it. You have to clean all smokers. Offsets have just as much grease in them - Eggs have ash and grease - cooking isn't for the faint of heart. 😎👍
Isn’t there away you can cook over charcoal? How do you do that?
Yes!! See here: ruclips.net/video/BUB54lvR6_Q/видео.html
@@txbluzmn thank you.
I really want one of these smokers. On top of the great smoke this thing seems to produce another thing I really like about it is the pull out racks. However, after watching this video, can I actually use the pull out rack? I mean, if it is going to ruin the door seal that kinda defeats the purpose of having it. Help me out here. Thanks.
it depends on what you do with the racks. If you pull out greasy food, the grease may melt the glue on the felt. Watch my next video for insight.
Let’s see that seal replacement. Also how about video of when you do the deep cleaning of your lone star.
I started making it the other day and it started raining on me!! will finish it up soon.
It's about time for that!!!
Here ya go!! ruclips.net/video/238OOWfXyuI/видео.html
U try their wood chips yet? They say specifically for LSG pellet smokers
Yes - I did a video on them. If you'll read the comments on that video, you'll see several people tried them in non-LSG smokers and had terrible results.
Yes! they're great! look at my channel for a video.. it's out there.
Are you still having an issue with ash buildup in the firebox? Do you still have to empty the firebox after each cook?
Never an Issue - it's a feature! :) I always empty the firebox after long cooks. I've gotten away with not emptying it after I cook chicken, steaks, or sausage. The ash has to go somewhere and like I showed in the video - it's quick and simple to empty it! With other brands, you have to dismantle the whole grill and use a vacuum.
Great video…..always a messy job to clean but necessary to keep grill like new…
For sure!
Been thinking of getting this grill but cleaning after each cook. That is nuts!
I chose the valve on the grease drain.... if you want to leave it wide open like all the chinese smokers, then you can. I don't clean the deflector after every cook - no need. Ther fire pit takes less than one minute to empty. This is a pellet fired offset smoker - an offset you would clean the fire box after every cook too. That's what gives superior performance and smoke. It's not nuts.
Need to get you a chevy hat brother
So, you can't turn WiFi off, and it will tell you the day and time it's updating ? How much notice does it give you?
You can definitely turn the WiFi off! Check out my in-depth controller and app videos for details...
Unfortunately, it will not tell you when it's updating - it does it automagically.
@@txbluzmn Thank you for the quick reply!!!!!
@@ronl384 glad to help!
Nice video! Do you notices this lsg using more pellets than your previous pellet smokers?
no - not really. Seems about the same.
Would u recommend this one over the yoder or Pitts and spits??
I considered them all and chose LSG because of its features, price, and quality. I feel I made the best choice for me, but I encourage you to research. P&S has many different configurations at different price points as well does Yoder.
I wonder why lsg didn’t pit the door seal on the door.?.?.?
Well, I did! Check out my other video!
At what % is it good to have your auger at? With the app
I only use manual mode when I sear steaks. otherwise, the smoker manages the auger.
Can't you put the door seal on the door rather then on the body of the grill?
you can and I just did! Check out my video I posted Saturday.
@@txbluzmn Great minds think alike.haaaaa
Great video, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Really torn between this grill, a Yoder 640S, and a Timberline 850. The timberline is only a contender because it is double walled. I live in Colorado, so winter definitely happens here.
I know you are in Texas, but have you had the chance to use this LSG in cold weather? How did it go?
All three great choices. I've only had my smoker since June, so I can't say.
@@txbluzmn Gotcha. Interested to see how it goes for you this winter!
Struggling mightily with my new YS640. Comp cart and everything. Don't recommend one. 60 degrees off from pit temperature inside the grill, and if I had not bought from a great retailer I suspect their customer service would be continuing to deflect and send me literature. Retailer got them to replace basically every part of the grill (thermocouple, controller, fans) and it is still getting more and more erratic. You might not have issues with yours if you get one, but feel compelled to share my experiences. It has been frustrating and disappointing all around.
@@rolandburt2856 still having problems?
So what pit did you decide on and how do you like it? I'm looking at timberline xl and a LSG in central Indiana.
You might mention the side panel of the pellet hopper should be removed periodically and cleaned as pellet residue can build up in there.
Just cleaned mine out because it blocked the fan from turning... 😳 Thanks for the tip!
Best pellet smoker on the market. Built like a brick Sh!t house.
Yes Sir! That's certainly one way to say it... 😃
Rookies and their rookie drama……lol.
I’m joking my brother! I’m definitely not smart enough to run one nem air pellet thangies……I smoke with real wood so I don’t need to mess with all that tech stuff.
Very good information buddy!
Have a great weekend!
Oh it's real wood - hence the ash. We have to clean our fire box just like you have to clean yours, we just don't have to babysit it! HA
Glad to see you're feeling better brother!!
Nice video, thanks - I have my 36 on order so I’m trying to learn all I can before it gets here. Would it be possible to fold some tinfoil over the seal when you pull the rack out to ensure grease doesn’t drip on it? Also, I keep going back and forth between the 36 and 42. Do you think you could fit enough pork butts on your 36 to feed 15-20 people at a time? That’s probably as big a crowd as I would ever have.
Great! I actually suggested the tin foil over the edge in one version of this video before it ended up on the cutting floor... the short shot of me running my hand over the edge was that very comment! HA!!
I'm happy with my 36". I came from a 22" Traeger that would hold only 2 butts, the 36" can easily hold 8. 2 would easily feed 15 HUNGRY folks, so yes - the 36 will do ya!
Great video. My Lonestar 42 inch should be here in 30 minutes so this info will come in handy.
Sweet!
How's Yoder?
They are good smokers. Similar manufacturing process but they use a proprietary fireboard controller that isn't as extensive as the fireboard 2 that is included with the Lone Star Grillz. I've never actually cooked on one so it would be personal preference I would imagine
@@txbluzmn Thanks.... I don't need anything fancy or complicated. Just an upgrade from our Smokin Brothers that makes good bbq
@@timandrews4722 I think both smokers are lifetime smokers but watch a few videos on the Yoder cuz it's laid out almost exactly opposite from The Lone Star Grillz. The LSG also has the charcoal accessory in the Plancha and other things that you can expand on that I don't believe the Yoder offers today. Plenty of great barbecue made on both!
The LSG with shipping is about $3500
@@timandrews4722 yes. It's crated very well and weighs I think 400- 600lbs
Go to lowes and buy a door seal . BUT
Don't put on the body.put it on the door this way oil and other liquids won't effect it.
I did! Check it my replacement video...
Design flaw the seal should be on movable door
If you look at my door seal video I put it on the door when I replaced it. It works well.
Maybe the seal should be put on the door not the main body
I did. Check out the door seal video on my channel.
Let's see door seal replacement
will do!
This looks like a tremendous amount of pit cleaning after each and every cook. I’m sure it’s a quality pellet cooker but this makes me want to stay with my offset stick burner…
it's not. You don't have to scrape the deflector after every cook - you can empty the grease as often as you do on your offset, and you do have to clean out your firebox after every cook on your offset - and it's much easier on this smoker to do that.
@@txbluzmn thanks for the reply and for that info.
Pit cleaning is mandatory with any pit, maybe little more critical with a pellet cooker. Use a shop vacuum to simplify the process. If you like to cook and sleep, get a pellet grill.
Personally, I would never own a pellet grill that has to update software no way I want to turn it on when I wanna turn it on. I wanna turn it off when I wanna turn it off I wanted to monitor My cook on my own I don’t need Wi-Fi conductivity at all.
then don't connect it to WiFi. problem solved.
@@txbluzmn my bad, I was under the impression that you had too.
@@MikeHoncho884 not at all. You can even plug it in by USB to get the latest update if you want to.... Or just use it as is.
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Why?
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