Stainless Steel Downdraft for Rec Teq RT460, RT680, RT700, RT1250
DOES NOT FIT: RT1070, RTB380, RT590, RT340, RT2500 BFG, RTG450, RTCMG, RTTMG
RT460, RT680, RT700, RT1250 - If you have the UPPER SHELF with the BRACKET on the Chimney Side, either remove the BRACKET or cut a slit for the Downdraft to fit over it!
Downdraft Modification:
- helps hold more Smoke & Heat in the chamber
- helps reduce pellet consumption
- helps even temperatures across the grill
- Quicker Start Up to Temperature
Easy 5-minute installation (instructions & mounting hardware included)
A few have asked, "Why does this model cost more?"
- In staying with the design of your RecTeq,
I include:
- (2) longer Stainless Steel Button Head cap screws,
these match the other cap screws on your RecTeq,
for the Downdraft to the Chimney Flange
- (4) Stainless Steel Washers
- (2) Steel Spacers, to provide strength
- (2) KEPS brand Stainless Steel Toothed Locking Nuts
No permanent modification to the grill
Easy to remove for cleaning
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Posted by David King on Aug 14th 2018
This thing saves a TON of pellets. The grill heats up much faster and keeps the heat more constant and steady. Smoke ring is much better with it and I get a good smoky flavor on low heat. I tried the REC TEC with it and without and I have no doubt this is well worth having.
Posted by john w on Jul 5th 2018
Buy it! You won’t regret it.
Posted by Unknown on Jul 13th 2017
Allows you to smoke your meats in less time while retaining heat and more smoke. I now have them on both of my RT 680's.
Posted by Harold on Jun 14th 2017
I am glad I got the downdraft for my Rec Tec 680. Great craftsmanship on the stainless. I could tell a difference on my first cook. The pit definitely retains more smoke. Every time I open my lid, a large cloud of smoke rolls out, just like in my stick burner. I would definitely recommend this upgrade. Don was extremely nice and patiently answered all my questions. Install took less than five minutes. It is easier if you have and extra set of hand hold the smokestsck for you. Beginner level project. I have no regrets with this purchase.
Posted by AndyW on Jun 5th 2017
I'll start with the good. The quality is great. Solid stainless steel. Perfect fit, easy install, and looked great. Unfortunately...
In my new Rec Tec 680 this downdraft gave me 30-50º temperature swings between smoker set point and the actual grate level temps. I ran several tests with and without food in the smoker, and with and without the Godke Downdraft installed. I had the smoker set at 225º, and my temperate monitoring was done with the RT680 probe as well as two ambient temp probes connected to a Fireboard. The left side of the grill ran around 10º cooler than the set point, and the right side where the downdraft was installed ran between 30-50º higher than the 225º set point. I know I'm the minority here, but the results are real. Here's a full thread on the discussion with lots of pics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/942243535849328/permalink/1527216124018730/
Posted by Unknown on May 26th 2017
Pit warms up faster and maintains the heat and smoke. I can smoke hotter, but with more smoke
Posted by Unknown on May 15th 2017
Easy to install and gets me the smoke flavor that I like!!
Posted by frankie lawless on May 10th 2017
a solid addition to your rec tec to make it even better... easy to install and use