


I’ve saved the most important addition, and slight bummer, for last! Recteq nearly DOUBLED the cooking space on the RT-1250 by adding a sliding upper grate! This isn’t just for easy removal. They’ve gone and stuck them through some conduit! No more coming out to grill just to find out man’s best friend thought colorful wiring would be a good snack! Also shown in the photo is recteq’s solution to those pesky exposed controller wires. I haven’t used these tie down points more than a couple of times, but man are they mega handy when you need them. In this next photo, you’ll see the 4 included tie down points that are perfect if your grilling event requires a little mobility. Other manufacturers need to take notes here. While 2.4ghz is fine for most people right now, the longer it’s the only option on appliances like these, the more people will have issues down the road after a router upgrade. It’s incredibly convenient not to have to set up a 2.4ghz network just for grill testing or for my personal grills to connect to. The most simple, and my favorite answer is this: it’s a quality of life feature! Some people out there, like me, only have a 5ghz Wi-Fi network. Smart home devices, grills included, don’t use enough bandwidth to justify the extra cost of newer technology. The reason manufacturers only have a 2.4ghz option for Wi-Fi is usually a cost vs necessity argument. Only have a 5ghz network? No problem! I’m a networking nerd when I’m not a grilling nerd and this inclusion makes me giddy. The controller is very much the same except for the 120v outlet on the back side, a slight redesign to the hooks that hold your tongs (did you click them three times for good luck?), and the inclusion of DUAL BAND Wi-Fi. The shelf feels nice and sturdy and easily folds out of the way if you need to get a little personal with the cook chamber. Right on the front recteq has included a massive folding shelf, something I think we should see included with grills and smokers much more often than it is. Besides that cast iron deflector plate I’ve already touched on, I have a few more things to share. In reality, the RT-1250 is the RT-700 with some killer upgrades and quality of life features thrown into the mix. This deflector and motor are the main reasons the grill can achieve that jaw-dropping 700+ degrees Fahrenheit.Įagle eyed reader, I’m sure you’ve noticed by now that the RT-1250 has many similarities to its little brother. One major difference between the RT-700 and RT-1250 is the inclusion of a cast-iron heat deflector and faster auger motor. The RT-1250, much like the RT-700, gets you stainless steel everywhere it matters! The cooking chamber, grates, firepot, drip pan, side shelf, folding front shelf, and even the smoke cap are all made of stainless, where others in the market usually choose cheaper powder coated steel instead. Recteq’s choice and execution when it comes to build materials remains high-end. Utilizes PID technology for precise temperature control.Constructed with high-quality components.Easy start-up with the push of a button.Monitor your food temperature with two meat probes (included with the RT-1250).Control directly from your phone with the recteq app and built in DUAL BAND Wi-Fi.120v Power Outlet on the rear of the controller shelf.of cooking space with included upper shelf The RT-1250 has an impressive feature list!
