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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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06-10-2012, 10:36 PM | #571 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-30-12
Location: Aiken,S.C.
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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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06-14-2012, 12:54 PM | #572 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 06-12-12
Location: Chandler, AZ
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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.
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06-17-2012, 10:54 PM | #573 |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 06-03-12
Location: Toronto, ON
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Where did you see the rebate?
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06-19-2012, 09:16 AM | #574 | |
Found some matches.
Join Date: 05-10-12
Location: Charlotte, NC
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All Natural Briquettes/Lump at HT
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06-19-2012, 12:48 PM | #575 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-18-12
Location: Owings mills, md
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I just purchased one of these smokers, and just wanted to get the consensus here ..
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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06-19-2012, 03:18 PM | #576 |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-07-12
Location: Lansing MI
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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? |
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06-19-2012, 03:47 PM | #577 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-05-10
Location: Kansas City, MO
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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. |
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Join Date: 10-06-10
Location: Austin, TX
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06-19-2012, 04:12 PM | #579 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-21-12
Location: Arkansas
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06-19-2012, 05:48 PM | #580 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 03-06-12
Location: Raleigh, NC
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06-19-2012, 06:12 PM | #581 |
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Join Date: 10-06-10
Location: Austin, TX
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It's the "mother" of all Akorn threads. We'll see 10 years from now if they hold up.
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22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ) |
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06-20-2012, 08:06 AM | #582 | |
Got rid of the matchlight.
Join Date: 06-07-12
Location: Lansing MI
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06-20-2012, 08:08 AM | #583 |
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Join Date: 06-29-11
Location: Greeneville TN
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Once again El Ropo is +++ KISS
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06-22-2012, 11:22 PM | #584 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 07-01-09
Location: NoDak
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My local Menards has these cookers on sale now through the 4th of July holiday for $247 dollars!
So yes, I picked one up this evening and put it together. Will season it and throw something on it tomorrow for the first cook. I like the looks of it, and can't wait to cook on it. |
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06-27-2012, 04:42 PM | #585 | |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 01-03-11
Location: Cbus, Ohio
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