Pellet grills and rain

[12poundbass]

Anybody use their pellet grill in the rain? We are having the in-laws over for a cookout and rain is in the forecast. The rain doesn’t look like it’s going to a hard rain but rain nonetheless.

[RazorCat]

My son says he’s used his Rec-Tec Bull in the rain on occasion. It’s not ideal, but he told me it works a little harder to keep up to temp. Otherwise, keep it closed and let it cook. A hard, driving rain might make it difficult like with any other grill.

[oscar520]

Use it all the time in the rain. No problems.

[coolwhip]

Yes...if you have garage keep the hopper portion inside or if no garage put garbage bag or cover around hopper. Don't let the bag/cover touch the grill of course.

[12poundbass]

Yes...if you have garage keep the hopper portion inside or if no garage put garbage bag or cover around hopper. Don't let the bag/cover touch the grill of course.

I have the Pitt Boss cover, I had thought about covering the hopper with it, that’s my only real worry is the possibility of pellets getting wet and the electronics. If I keep it covered I should be good.

[dk239]

I use my Rec Tec in the rain, no problems!

[LTZ25]

I use my Rec Tec in the rain, no problems!

[bassin_man]

I have the Pitt Boss cover, I had thought about covering the hopper with it, that’s my only real worry is the possibility of pellets getting wet and the electronics. If I keep it covered I should be good.

be careful not to cover your fan if your hopper has one similar to my Yoder.

[Bsktball55]

I've used my RecTec in the rain before. I called RecTec just to make sure the electronics would be fine and they said it won't hurt it, but if for some reason it did, they would send me a new controller. They did recommend I put the vent covers on my Stampede to keep the rain out. I did have a little rain get in the grill, but it didn't really hurt anything.

[rfdong]

I’ve used mine in the rain. Between the lid edges and the heat generated in the hopper should keep pellets fine. But I’ve never used in a driving rain

[retiredmechanic]

I have an 10x10 Eze-Up cover that I use over my charcoal smoker.

[Clif Kincaid]

Yup and in winter with no heat blanket. Rectec here

[Tarheel14]

Used my RecTec in the rain several times with no problems. The hopper is water proof. Just fill up the hopper before it starts raining.

[Triton bass]

Just don't open the hopper in the rain and you will be fine

[blade1970]

I have the Pitt Boss cover, I had thought about covering the hopper with it, that’s my only real worry is the possibility of pellets getting wet and the electronics. If I keep it covered I should be good.

Just flip a baking sheet upside down on the top of it.... good to go...

[InternationalMarine Brian]

no problems.