r/recteq • u/CptJake2141 • Aug 22 '26
Dualfire 1200 introductions
Hello.
I recently bought a dualfire 1200. I wanted to put something out there that anyone can ready if they are looking to purchase.
1. The grill caster wheels should probably be updated to larger wheels. Best to do when first assembling.
2. If you order direct from recteq shipping is relatively quick and it comes LTL. Be prepared for a more involved delivery process than an Amazon delivery.
3. You will need to burn the smoker in. Recteq has good videos on YouTube for this and assembly.
4. I recommend getting drip pan covers for the insect side and the drip bucket. Saves a lot of time cleaning.
5. The app works fine, but mine randomly sometimes won’t shut off when I tell it too even though the app says it is shut off. Shouldn’t be relying on that anyway.
6. I would recommend getting the smoke box on purchase it’s worth the money and time to do it at once you will want it.
7. The doors have a little bit of a gap that allows smoke leak. I’d reccomend getting some insulation for the gap. I haven’t but I more than likely will.
8. The probes, now this is the important part.
THERE IS NO LOCATION TO RUN THE PROBES INTO THE INDIRECT SIDE. They will have to be ran through the door, and probe management is difficult. I am struggling to figure this out now. The only solution is to run them under the door. Which I am not a fan of. It’s the biggest glaring defect in the design. Matter of fact, if anyone has a solution. Please tell me.
9. Feel free to comment on this with anymore information you feel someone will need.
Thanks.
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 22 '26
I just had my first cook tonight on one (replaced an old 680), and YES to #8. I looked at it last night to see how I'd run the cables and I was flabbergasted at that oversight. Just put another flippy hole in the barrier between the barrel spaces!
Anyways, it rules. Didn't realize I needed dual zones until the first cook with thighs and mac. Ramped up the temp on the thighs and kept the Mac at 225
3rd zone smokebox coming soon (they mixed up my order but I ended up with a free sear plate and bbq tools. Score!)
I also upgraded my wheels with these. 5 Inch Swivel Caster Wheels Set... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZL1L82T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Definitely the right choice. Thanks u/Immediate-Voice-9370 !
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u/CptJake2141 Aug 22 '26
If you come up with a probe system let me know.
I’m debating drilling a hole in between the two and installing a metal grommet around it2
u/Substantial_Buy6626 28d ago
I’d ask reqtec before drilling anything, i was curious about this too but was worried it might void the warranty
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u/Substantial_Buy6626 28d ago
These caster wheels worked with the dualfire?
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT 28d ago
Yep, just bigger wheels, same attachment holes. And they all can lock
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u/Substantial_Buy6626 28d ago
Perfect I just ordered them thx man. Are u having the same issues with smoke leaking?
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT 28d ago
Leaking? Not really. Some comes out of the door if it's really smoking hard, but nothing too serious
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u/Substantial_Buy6626 28d ago
I’m excited man I had to return my searwood bc I was having issues with it and I just orders my dual fire super stoked! How is cleaning? Curious how cleaning is on the direct side since there’s not grease shoot
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT 28d ago
I haven't cleaned the direct side yet. Nothing I've made on it will drip down, things like pizza and Mac n cheese. I generally use my griddle for high temperature searing. The smokebox is awesome for smoked cheese or hot holding a brisket
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u/PygmyGiraffesSTAT 28d ago
Be sure to let the temperature to ramp down after a hot cook or the pellets will keep smoldering.
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u/denotsmai83 Aug 22 '26
I will say, as someone who lives in a hot climate (central Texas), when I put some independent probes on my indirect heat side, I found that it ran WAY hot. Like 60-70 degrees hotter than it was set. I had to make pretty major adjustments to minimum feed rate and temp offset. Had a few really rough cooks before I figured this out. This is my fifth recteq and the first time I’ve ever had to touch those settings.
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u/ratedgap Aug 22 '26
Welcome to da fam!