The Masterbuilt Gravity Series might just be the grill for you. I put together a list of videos that might interest you: 560 vs 800: ruclips.net/video/ZBruvC3txu4/видео.html Masterbuilt vs Char-Griller: ruclips.net/video/JQJ4Chyubuw/видео.html Gravity Series Overview: ruclips.net/video/UkQKmcJ8LwU/видео.html
Great job Anderson on explaining this temperature differences. I just bought a gravity 800 myself and this channel really help me a lot doing my thing. Thank you for doing this.
Absolutely fantastic video, I love how thorough your explanation was in an easy to digest manner. The biscuits are such an amazingly cheap and simple way to visually see the data. Thanks!
Put a probe on top shelf ran it 250 and it's within 5f of the built in probe.... not sure what the complaints are about bottom left is a Hotspot but one can tune it with a diy diffuser found on Amazon combined with the griddle manifold but I removed the top half of it to place the diffuser on works really well still tuning it
Enjoy your video, and thanks for the great video. I bought a Masterbuilt 1050 upon your review. I assembled it yesterday and did a seasoning this morning. Quick question. Why am I getting ashes along with smokes? What have I done wrong? FYI, I used the hardwood charcoals.
Have a 1050. Smoke everything on the middle and upper rack. If I have to use the bottom grate for a smoke I rotate. When grilling my hot spots are middle and left when facing the grill. Right side is my cooler zone.
great video!. Great idea on how to see temp differences. Plus you can eat the results! I'm pretty new to this type of cooking. Will the unit extinguish the left over charcoal, if any, at the end of the cook after it's shut down?
i am think about blocking off the top port and adding a chimney at grate level, maybe using the reverse flow thoughts be a simple mod but might pay dividends in getting the temps even. and I am thinking back right corner mid grates
in regards to the 560 running badly, you have to update to the latest software. The PID controller have changed/updated to gain and time delta to better hold consistent temps. But many have issues with the wifi being able to get the update. You may have to contact MB to swap and get a latest update controller.
Have you done this test with a drip pan? That would be interesting. I've found that using a couple of drip pans causes a difference of about 50- 75 degrees.
I don’t think it would be quite the same a griddle and pizza stone are quite a bit different. Doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be good, but the crust would likely be a little different
I thought about doing this myself and seeing how different it will cook. I’ve had my grill 2 weeks and have cooked every night on it. I love it so far and am wondering at what point will those swings or differences change from left to right over time. But maybe this will be my next thing to do. Then do it again in a year and see the difference.
Great video! I’m about to pull the trigger on the 800. The only concern I have is the smoke that comes from new charcoal burning. Is there any bad smoke that gets blown by the fan while cooking? For example, if you’re doing a low and slow will the fan blow on charcoal that hasn’t fully ashed over yet?
With the way its constructed it would be pretty hard to tell how much of the charcoal is burning and where the air is passing over. There are times where you'll see a whiter thicker smoke, but most of the time its running thin blue.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I had a Primo, but I need more room and versatility. I have a Weber gas grill so I do not need a grill in that respect. The Firebox is a game changer, without that feature, I would go Masterbuilt. Thank you for your input.
How do you feel about using the Masterbuilt in wet weather (rain, snow). I want the 800, but I worry about the electric components and BBQing in the spring and fall with rain and snow. Do you run yours in wet weather? Any suggestions?
Mine 560 got a little wet a few times when I was cooking, but I always keep it in the garage when it isn’t in use. I’d get a cover for it and it should be fine
Thanks for the informative video. I am in the market for the smaller 560. Do these have wifi controllers where I can monitor temps from out of a specific range? Thanks
What I want to know is WHY does the factory temp probe report super steady temps but probes set in different locations ALL report pretty wide temp fluctuations? I think Masterbuilt has intentionally programmed the internal probe to report steadier temps than what is actually going on.
I’ll be comparing the two very soon. Possibly even tomorrow if the weather doesn’t ruin that. I personally like the versatility of the 800, but I like the massive main cooking surface of the 980
Not sure. I’ve noticed that if I have a bunch of built up ash and little pieces of charcoal at the bottom of the hopper, it doesn’t seem to get enough airflow to get super hot
The problem you have is the LID switch. If that switch is malfunctioning, your MB will not get above 500 deg. Easy way to temp fix is short the 2 wires going to the switch with aluminum foil then crank it to 700 and see if it fixed it. Do the short at the wires underneath, not at the switch side. That way your fan will still work properly and won't run all the time. If the works, you can either buy new switches or bypass (short) your switches. I have had MULTIPLE problems with the 1050. Customer Service for Masterbuilt is awful. They promise to send replacement warranty parts and keep telling you over and over again their warehouse is behind and they will send an email when it ships. I have been waiting on a controller for over a month and they still haven't shipped. I will never buy another Masterbuilt product again. Good luck fixing your switches if you haven't already.@@AndersonsSmokeShow
So. I'm going to be getting one of these MBs in the next couple of weeks. The real question is this: do I want the 800 or the 1050? Ideally I'd love to replace both my pellet grill AND my propane grill with one of these... I do routinely cook for 15 - 20 people, and a brisket of 16+ pounds is almost always going to be in the mix...can the 800 do a brisket PLUS other stuff?
It depends on the size of the brisket, but I’d say that likely the main grate will be completely consumed by the brisket. You’ll have those upper shelves but they won’t hold a ton…
The Masterbuilt Gravity Series might just be the grill for you. I put together a list of videos that might interest you:
560 vs 800: ruclips.net/video/ZBruvC3txu4/видео.html
Masterbuilt vs Char-Griller: ruclips.net/video/JQJ4Chyubuw/видео.html
Gravity Series Overview: ruclips.net/video/UkQKmcJ8LwU/видео.html
Great job Anderson on explaining this temperature differences. I just bought a gravity 800 myself and this channel really help me a lot doing my thing. Thank you for doing this.
Thanks for the support! You’re going to love that 800!
Absolutely fantastic video, I love how thorough your explanation was in an easy to digest manner. The biscuits are such an amazingly cheap and simple way to visually see the data. Thanks!
I got a 560. Smoked just about everything many times over. My hot spots are along the back top and near the heat source. Thanks for the video!
I’m sure knowing where they are makes those cooks go much better!
Really great video! I just got my 800 few days ago and your videos really teach a guy like me with zero experience. -Cheers
Heck yeah!
Put a probe on top shelf ran it 250 and it's within 5f of the built in probe.... not sure what the complaints are about bottom left is a Hotspot but one can tune it with a diy diffuser found on Amazon combined with the griddle manifold but I removed the top half of it to place the diffuser on works really well still tuning it
Enjoy your video, and thanks for the great video. I bought a Masterbuilt 1050 upon your review. I assembled it yesterday and did a seasoning this morning. Quick question. Why am I getting ashes along with smokes? What have I done wrong? FYI, I used the hardwood charcoals.
Another fantastic video. New UK subscriber here. Thanks for all the information 💙
Awesome! Thanks for the support!
So helpful! Thank you!❤❤❤
Very informative video, however, woudlnt a wood fired offset smoker even have hotter and cooler spots during a cooking process?
It depends. The size of a smoker can make for a more even cooking experience… plus some of the offsets smokers (wood burners) have tuning plates
Have a 1050. Smoke everything on the middle and upper rack. If I have to use the bottom grate for a smoke I rotate. When grilling my hot spots are middle and left when facing the grill. Right side is my cooler zone.
Oh wow, my cooler spot is the left side.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow yeah, you're at a lower temp with that hotter right side. Grilling temp, higher airflow makes sense it would be middle and left.
As always brother great video 💯👍
Thanks man!
great video!. Great idea on how to see temp differences. Plus you can eat the results! I'm pretty new to this type of cooking. Will the unit extinguish the left over charcoal, if any, at the end of the cook after it's shut down?
Yes after you shut all the vents it smothers the fire.
Yup!
@@kylelynch7936 Cool Thanks. Might have room next to the Pit Boss Pro. lol
Can you use Kingsford Charcoal
Yup! I use it all the time
i am think about blocking off the top port and adding a chimney at grate level, maybe using the reverse flow thoughts
be a simple mod but might pay dividends in getting the temps even. and I am thinking back right corner mid grates
any thoughts ??
My problem with that is voiding the warranty.... The 800 definitely runs better than my 560
in regards to the 560 running badly, you have to update to the latest software. The PID controller have changed/updated to gain and time delta to better hold consistent temps. But many have issues with the wifi being able to get the update. You may have to contact MB to swap and get a latest update controller.
That’s probably true. I don’t know the last time that the 560 was updated!
Have you done this test with a drip pan? That would be interesting. I've found that using a couple of drip pans causes a difference of about 50- 75 degrees.
I have not actually, but I could see where the airflow is disturbed and would change the temps
Great information👍😊
Thanks! And thanks for watching Bobbi!
Need an exhaust dampener to help with temp control.
Hey Anderson - Do you think you could bake a decent pizza on this grill with the griddle? Maybe on par with Ooni pizza oven results?
I don’t think it would be quite the same a griddle and pizza stone are quite a bit different. Doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be good, but the crust would likely be a little different
Good point, makes sense! Thanks for the quick reply!
Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
I thought about doing this myself and seeing how different it will cook. I’ve had my grill 2 weeks and have cooked every night on it. I love it so far and am wondering at what point will those swings or differences change from left to right over time. But maybe this will be my next thing to do. Then do it again in a year and see the difference.
Not a bad idea!
Great video! I’m about to pull the trigger on the 800. The only concern I have is the smoke that comes from new charcoal burning. Is there any bad smoke that gets blown by the fan while cooking? For example, if you’re doing a low and slow will the fan blow on charcoal that hasn’t fully ashed over yet?
With the way its constructed it would be pretty hard to tell how much of the charcoal is burning and where the air is passing over. There are times where you'll see a whiter thicker smoke, but most of the time its running thin blue.
@@AndersonsSmokeShow Gotcha! Seems good overall, though. That griddle is the kicker for me. Thanks for the response!
Get this smoker. Dont overthink it. It does a good job and we love ours
So should I go with a Masterbuilt 1050 or a Camp Chef XXL Pro? My main cooking will be smoking only.
That’s a tough one! I’m really digging the XXL Pro, but the MB1050 is more versatile….
@@AndersonsSmokeShow I had a Primo, but I need more room and versatility. I have a Weber gas grill so I do not need a grill in that respect. The Firebox is a game changer, without that feature, I would go Masterbuilt. Thank you for your input.
How long does it take for the whole unit and the charcoal to cool down enough to be safe to put back in a garage?
Honestly a couple hours
@@AndersonsSmokeShow dang I was afraid of that. Was hoping it was a much shorter time. Thanks for the response.
How do you feel about using the Masterbuilt in wet weather (rain, snow). I want the 800, but I worry about the electric components and BBQing in the spring and fall with rain and snow. Do you run yours in wet weather? Any suggestions?
Mine 560 got a little wet a few times when I was cooking, but I always keep it in the garage when it isn’t in use. I’d get a cover for it and it should be fine
How accurate are the actual temperature compared to your setting on the 560?
Thinking about pulling the trigger
I think the 800 runs better than my 560
just wondering what difference in this test the mods makes eg the damper etc
I haven’t modded this one yet, but I would think that it may have an impact
@@AndersonsSmokeShow ya especially the damper and the water pan you would think that would help with that hot spot nearest to the coals
@@Daeduluus yeah I would think so
crazy consistent compared to char-griller which had a huge variance in done-ness
I would agree!
Thanks for the informative video. I am in the market for the smaller 560. Do these have wifi controllers where I can monitor temps from out of a specific range? Thanks
Yup they have Wifi control!
What I want to know is WHY does the factory temp probe report super steady temps but probes set in different locations ALL report pretty wide temp fluctuations? I think Masterbuilt has intentionally programmed the internal probe to report steadier temps than what is actually going on.
It depends honestly. The controller may be programmed to sample temperature on an interval rather than instantaneously.
Now that you have the 800, are you going to do another comparison video with the Char 980? If not, which would you go with just stock, no mods?
I’ll be comparing the two very soon. Possibly even tomorrow if the weather doesn’t ruin that. I personally like the versatility of the 800, but I like the massive main cooking surface of the 980
My 1050 won’t go higher than 500. Why ??? Any help guys ?
Not sure. I’ve noticed that if I have a bunch of built up ash and little pieces of charcoal at the bottom of the hopper, it doesn’t seem to get enough airflow to get super hot
The problem you have is the LID switch. If that switch is malfunctioning, your MB will not get above 500 deg. Easy way to temp fix is short the 2 wires going to the switch with aluminum foil then crank it to 700 and see if it fixed it. Do the short at the wires underneath, not at the switch side. That way your fan will still work properly and won't run all the time. If the works, you can either buy new switches or bypass (short) your switches. I have had MULTIPLE problems with the 1050. Customer Service for Masterbuilt is awful. They promise to send replacement warranty parts and keep telling you over and over again their warehouse is behind and they will send an email when it ships. I have been waiting on a controller for over a month and they still haven't shipped. I will never buy another Masterbuilt product again. Good luck fixing your switches if you haven't already.@@AndersonsSmokeShow
Lid switch
So. I'm going to be getting one of these MBs in the next couple of weeks. The real question is this: do I want the 800 or the 1050? Ideally I'd love to replace both my pellet grill AND my propane grill with one of these...
I do routinely cook for 15 - 20 people, and a brisket of 16+ pounds is almost always going to be in the mix...can the 800 do a brisket PLUS other stuff?
It depends on the size of the brisket, but I’d say that likely the main grate will be completely consumed by the brisket. You’ll have those upper shelves but they won’t hold a ton…
@@AndersonsSmokeShow 1050 it is - especially since it seems like you can get a griddle afterwards for it now. Thanks so much!
I'd like to see you actually light this unit.
I did at 4:05
Duhr I’m Tony from backyard 🤡 barbecue, I lie to make 350 a month from RUclips, CREEPY VOICE, ohhh yeah ohh yeah
What are you even talking about??
@@AndersonsSmokeShow sorry bro wrong channel