Pellets Pellet Storage Solutions
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I go to Lowes and buy a 5 gal bucket with a lid that seals and screws open. It holds 1 bag of pellets. I have several of these each holding a different flavor of pellet.
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Traeger buckets and lids. I added drawer label holders and use a paint marker to write on what pellets are in which bucket, and then I take that paper out and put it on the hopper so I know what’s in there goes back in to the. Hockey without a label.
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Thanks all for the advice on pellet handling solutions. I have struggled for years with bags of pellets in my storage bins, no easy way to swap out pellets. With the new magnetic chute and storage bins I'm now all organized and able to change pellets at will ???
I settled on two sizes of the Kingsford Kaddy bins, the small ones hold 20lbs of pellets and the larger ones hold 40lbs. I used the smaller ones for specialty pellets and the larger ones for my main stream pellets. I printed paper labels to cover the Kingsford top logo with pellet name and basic pairing information. I just stuck them on with clear packing tape.
To keep the grill contents straight I found some basic magnetic label holders and printed paper labels to slide into the holders. I keep these inside the hopper lid with the current flavor in use label located at the top right by the grill name tag. I keep labels for the other flavors at the bottom.
I've attached PDF files for my labels if anyone goes the same route and wants to save some time.
Here's a link to the magnetic label holders;
Link to 40lb Kaddys;
Link to 20lb Kaddys;
The ones from Dick's sporting goods posted about earlier look to be the same size, made for pellets, are clear, and cost less so they may be a better choice. I hadn't seen them.
I settled on two sizes of the Kingsford Kaddy bins, the small ones hold 20lbs of pellets and the larger ones hold 40lbs. I used the smaller ones for specialty pellets and the larger ones for my main stream pellets. I printed paper labels to cover the Kingsford top logo with pellet name and basic pairing information. I just stuck them on with clear packing tape.
To keep the grill contents straight I found some basic magnetic label holders and printed paper labels to slide into the holders. I keep these inside the hopper lid with the current flavor in use label located at the top right by the grill name tag. I keep labels for the other flavors at the bottom.
I've attached PDF files for my labels if anyone goes the same route and wants to save some time.
Here's a link to the magnetic label holders;
Amazon.com : Minomag Magnetic Label Holders | Full Set of Slot Loading Data Card Holders for Metal Shelf, Whiteboard, 1-inch by 3-inches, (Set of 25) : Office Products
Amazon.com : Minomag Magnetic Label Holders | Full Set of Slot Loading Data Card Holders for Metal Shelf, Whiteboard, 1-inch by 3-inches, (Set of 25) : Office Products
www.amazon.com
Link to 40lb Kaddys;
Amazon.com : Buddeez 03701B Original Kingsford Charcoal Kaddy, 32QT, Black : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Buddeez 03701B Original Kingsford Charcoal Kaddy, 32QT, Black : Garden & Outdoor
www.amazon.com
Link to 20lb Kaddys;
Amazon.com : Buddeez 07501B-DS Grilling Essential Charcoal Small Pellet Dispensesr, 12 lb.Bags, Black : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Buddeez 07501B-DS Grilling Essential Charcoal Small Pellet Dispensesr, 12 lb.Bags, Black : Garden & Outdoor
www.amazon.com
The ones from Dick's sporting goods posted about earlier look to be the same size, made for pellets, are clear, and cost less so they may be a better choice. I hadn't seen them.
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They seem to seal fairly well, as you can see I store them in covered bins but they are designed to be rain proof.@RemE NICE!! looks like you are an Apple fan toocan you comment on the seal of these storage containers? would moisture be an issue? Also, where can I get one of those magnetic shoots!
The pellet chute has been covered in this thread. Some easy cut-and-fold designs. It made mine out of 3mm lite-ply and super glue.
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I'm really a fan of storing inside only. I fortunately have indoor space right off of my Traeger. I'm in Nor Cal with decent weather and I notice a difference when stored outside. No matter what, the pellets still get affected by temp swings and if any condensate moisture gets in your screwed. Pellets seem to lose there coating and I notice more dust at the end even in dry weather when stored outdoors in containment. . I've had the best luck with Bear Mountain Pellets. I'm trying the Cookn Pellet brand this weekend which has high marks from comp Qers so we will see. Wasn't real impressed with Traeger pellets.
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I've only used Traeger pellets for years now. I just tried CookinPellets Hickory, they are not glossy like Traeger's but seem to work great, with good smoke.
I'm wondering what Traeger would have to say about temp problems and "not using their pellets"...
Obviously they would be bias but was the Traeger built around how their pellets burn or was it just built for average pellet use???
Obviously they would be bias but was the Traeger built around how their pellets burn or was it just built for average pellet use???
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I'm currently seasoning my pizza steel. With the latest firmware and a hopper full of Hickory CookinPellets, I set it to 350F and hit ignite. The grill fired right up and slowly climbed to 350F. There was no overshoot and it is holding 350F +/- about 3 degrees.
As long as they are quality pellets I don't see any issues at all.
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Looking forward to hear your impression on the pizza steel. I am happy with mine
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Well, for starters, it sure holds heat! It's taking forever to cool down!
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