NRF
Knows what a fatty is.
I thought he was about to make a move on the brew myself...
$299 Char-Griller Kamado First Looks
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Gat
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He's always checking to see what's coming off the grill.
My son (3.5 years old) is the one I have to watch when there's beer around! :eyebrows:
Back to the grill - I love this thing! I try to do one cook a week. Sometimes it's hot for pizza or steaks and other times it's low and slow for pork butt, brisket or ribs.
The Verdict Is In
I love this thing! I took my time putting it together and used high temp gasket sealer on all the appropriate areas, grabbed 20 lbs of lump and went smokin. No complaints whatsoever.
If you're thinking about pulling the trigger and picking up an Akorn, I'd highly recommend it.:grin:
I love this thing! I took my time putting it together and used high temp gasket sealer on all the appropriate areas, grabbed 20 lbs of lump and went smokin. No complaints whatsoever.
If you're thinking about pulling the trigger and picking up an Akorn, I'd highly recommend it.:grin:
toddrod
Knows what a fatty is.
I am now a member of this club. I went and bought one today as a Father's Day present to myself. Easy to put together and I have it seasoning right now.
toddrod
Knows what a fatty is.
Mine is right at 20 degrees lower than my digital.
toddrod
Knows what a fatty is.
This is the setup I use with my iQue.
Can you give some details? What size hole did you drill? what length and size nipple to use?
smokeyw
is Blowin Smoke!
I used a 1" hole saw. The pipe was 3/4" close nipple and screws right into the hole.
JMSetzler
Babbling Farker
I'm glad this thread has had some longevity. I think the Akorn is now established as a formidable grill for the price. 
Kimo1
Full Fledged Farker
Just picked one up yesterday at GM for $249. I had checked it out a few times over the last couple of months and due to the fantastic job by JM with his reviews I could not wait any longer. A personal thanks to JM!!
smokesalad
Knows what a fatty is.
Same here. After watching JMs videos I bought one. It works great so far. The thermo does not match temp at grate so I will get a dual probe. The top vent has build up on it that I believe helps the seal a bit so I think its a good thing. Its hard to get it stable arround 225 but if I let the fuel burn for a while first it is better. I let it go without food, or rather after cooking on it, for over nine hours in order to observe temp variation and control. I think its going to work out just fine. I'm looking at the way I stack the lump.
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HalV48
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I did a Google search for the Kamado Kooker in Phoenix, and your post came up. Thanks for the heads up. What was weird, I didn't even know Fry's sold these and had been trying to find one locally. Down here in Chandler, they didn't put them in their add till this week. They didn't show the rebate on the one up front, but did back in the MarketPlace. So having to buy some Budweiser for the rebate was way cool. I was going to buy some anyway. So thanks again and I didn't even have to assemble it.
Van G
Found some matches.
Where did you see the rebate?
NeckidSmoke
Found some matches.
All Natural Briquettes/Lump at HT
As an FYI, Harris Teeter carries a Natural Briquette and Lump that are pretty good and you can usually get a Vic Card special on them.
As an FYI, Harris Teeter carries a Natural Briquette and Lump that are pretty good and you can usually get a Vic Card special on them.
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JohnVI
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I just purchased one of these smokers, and just wanted to get the consensus here :razz:..
With the Pitmaster IQ, the adapter plate is one option and the ball valve is another option. With the Ball Valve, is there a preference to exactly where to drill it, front, back to ensure you have no issues with ash?
What is everyone using for drop pans, is there a good spot to put it?
The basket to put around the coal, stupid question but where can I find it?
How much coal are you guys using for a low temp cook 200-230range?
Besides the HH RTV silicone, has anyone been using the BGE felt/seal on any areas?
Any other tips when getting this thing up and running...
Thanks in advance. I truly think I will be ditching my MES soon when this comes in...Anyone in Owings Mills MD need a smoker..Dont think Dan @ 3eyez would want an electric...
With the Pitmaster IQ, the adapter plate is one option and the ball valve is another option. With the Ball Valve, is there a preference to exactly where to drill it, front, back to ensure you have no issues with ash?
What is everyone using for drop pans, is there a good spot to put it?
The basket to put around the coal, stupid question but where can I find it?
How much coal are you guys using for a low temp cook 200-230range?
Besides the HH RTV silicone, has anyone been using the BGE felt/seal on any areas?
Any other tips when getting this thing up and running...
Thanks in advance. I truly think I will be ditching my MES soon when this comes in...Anyone in Owings Mills MD need a smoker
..Dont think Dan @ 3eyez would want an electric...
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trainyourhuman
Guest
I also just bought one of these and put it to work this weekend on an 8 lb. Boston butt. Total time went about 9.5 hours, but there was a spot where the temp dropped down to 190 or so (beer run). I'm a novice to the low-n-slow, and I have a couple questions:
Is there a pictorial for using the RTV sealant? Is this something that I have to do?
The smoker seemed to fluctuate a fair amount. How much should I allow? I felt like I had to babysit more than normal.
I used the foil wrapped pizza stone diffuser method. Anyone putting a water pan on top of the stone? Or just on top of the grate?
Is there a pictorial for using the RTV sealant? Is this something that I have to do?
The smoker seemed to fluctuate a fair amount. How much should I allow? I felt like I had to babysit more than normal.
I used the foil wrapped pizza stone diffuser method. Anyone putting a water pan on top of the stone? Or just on top of the grate?
shirknwrk
is one Smokin' Farker
Besides the HH RTV silicone, has anyone been using the BGE felt/seal on any areas?...
I wouldn't use the BGE felt/seal on a BGE... and I have one! RTV silicone by itself or used to anchor Rutland flat furnace material. (OK, it works on non flat furnaces, too..) If you decide to use the silicone (Permatex) by itself, be sure to let it set 24 hrs before replacing the lid... or whatever you wish to seal... Or it will be sealed for good! First time I replaced my BGE gasket I simply spread a layer of Permatex along the edge of the ceramic and covered with plastic wrap that I had sprayed with cooking oil. Closed the lid and next morning.. Voila'... perfect gasket. I later re-did the job and put the Rutland gasket material on top of the Permatex. More resistant to abuse.
I wouldn't use the BGE felt/seal on a BGE... and I have one! RTV silicone by itself or used to anchor Rutland flat furnace material. (OK, it works on non flat furnaces, too..) If you decide to use the silicone (Permatex) by itself, be sure to let it set 24 hrs before replacing the lid... or whatever you wish to seal... Or it will be sealed for good! First time I replaced my BGE gasket I simply spread a layer of Permatex along the edge of the ceramic and covered with plastic wrap that I had sprayed with cooking oil. Closed the lid and next morning.. Voila'... perfect gasket. I later re-did the job and put the Rutland gasket material on top of the Permatex. More resistant to abuse.
El Ropo
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Spend the $ on good meat and skip the "system" till you learn the cooker[/quote]
Assuming you mean drip pans, a disposable foil pan shaped to your needs will work.
Buy some expanded metal and form it into a ring. There are many options available for stitching it together.
In that range, you could be cooking forever! Try 275, and go from there.
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Any other tips when getting this thing up and running...
Thanks in advance. I truly think I will be ditching my MES soon when this comes in...Anyone in Owings Mills MD need a smoker
..Dont think Dan @ 3eyez would want an electric...[/QUOTE]HogFan
is one Smokin' Farker
Need more information to help. What was your target temperature? What charcoal were you using? How did you have the air outlet (exhaust) adjusted? How long did you wait after an adjustment before making another adjustment?
AugustusRooster
Well-known member
John Setzler's kamadoguru site has a lot of great info on the Akorn
