$299 Char-Griller Kamado First Looks - Page 37

HogFan · 05-30-2012, 09:11 AM

When Pitmasters has the adaptor available for the Acorn I plan to get it for use with my IQ-110. About 6 weeks out.

smokeyw · 05-30-2012, 09:38 AM

This is the setup I use with my iQue.

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Originally Posted by HogFan

When Pitmasters has the adaptor available for the Acorn I plan to get it for use with my IQ-110. About 6 weeks out.

ButchB · 05-30-2012, 10:27 AM

I put a partyq on mine and it works awesome.

JS-TX · 05-30-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

This is the setup I use with my iQue.

Pretty cool setup. I've been wanting to do this to my kegs. Do the ashes blow around with the air where you have it installed?

jgbmgb · 05-30-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

This is the setup I use with my iQue.

Nice setup Fred! I shall incorporate this on mine this weekend!!!

Jeff

smokeyw · 05-30-2012, 12:49 PM

The ashes do not blow at all. The pipe cap has two 1/4" holes facing upward so that it does not blow directly toward the ash pan. You will also need to close the ball valve almost completely to prevent temp spikes when it comes on. This grill is so efficient it takes very little air to maintain temp.

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Originally Posted by JS-TX

Pretty cool setup. I've been wanting to do this to my kegs. Do the ashes blow around with the air where you have it installed?

smokeyw · 05-30-2012, 12:56 PM

Thanks Jeff, I use a basket in it too. It works very well. In fact I use it just about all the time now.

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Originally Posted by jgbmgb

Nice setup Fred! I shall incorporate this on mine this weekend!!!

Jeff

JS-TX · 05-30-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

The ashes do not blow at all. The pipe cap has two 1/4" holes facing upward so that it does not blow directly toward the ash pan. You will also need to close the ball valve almost completely to prevent temp spikes when it comes on. This grill is so efficient it takes very little air to maintain temp.

Cool, thanks. Yep, these insulated grills are awesome. On Sunday my keg was busy cooking burgers, hot dogs and kabobs from 9am to 3:30pm - all on 3lbs of lump.

jgbmgb · 05-30-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

Thanks Jeff, I use a basket in it too. It works very well. In fact I use it just about all the time now.

I too did the same basket mod Fred the very next day after I got the Akorn! Works great! Think I may borrow Greg's IQ110 this weekend and try it out before I order one! Thanks!

GrillinFool · 05-31-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

This is the setup I use with my iQue.

I just got my grill and this unit. The IQue guy is local here in St. Louis. Man do I love this grill and that IQue.

I got a half circle kiln shelf to do two zone grilling. I also have the place setter, but this way, I can sear on one side and slide over to the side over the kiln shelf and bake....

captndan · 06-01-2012, 06:08 AM

That's the way I did mine except it's on the back side. Not a trace of ash and out of the way.

dhall · 06-01-2012, 07:48 AM

HogFan,

I talked to Matt at PitmasterIQ and they can cut down a BGE M/L adapter to fit the Akorn. Ordered mine and Matt said it would ship Monday

Here are his instructions:

We do have the dimensions. Place the order for a BGE M/L and in the comments box put that you need the adapter for this cooker.

BeLikeAFrog · 06-04-2012, 09:30 PM

Has anyone changed out their thermometer on the Kamado Kooker. Any suggestions as to what to try. Mine always seems to be about 50-80 degrees off.

schlickenmeyer · 06-05-2012, 12:59 AM

I am just gonna take a sharpie and mark the key temps I use, as I find it is consistent, just not accurate.

BeLikeAFrog · 06-05-2012, 07:29 AM

Not a bad idea. Mine just seems to vary so much from a known good thermometer.

05-30-2012, 09:11 AM	#541
HogFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas	When Pitmasters has the adaptor available for the Acorn I plan to get it for use with my IQ-110. About 6 weeks out. __________________ OK Joe Vertical Smoker, UDS, Komado Acorn, Weber Kettle Ranch, Weber Kettle, Stok Kettle

05-30-2012, 10:27 AM	#543
ButchB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-12 Location: Rockingham, NC	I put a partyq on mine and it works awesome. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ThePitQue

06-01-2012, 07:48 AM	#552
dhall Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 05-31-12 Location: Rochester	iQue 110 Adapter Available HogFan, I talked to Matt at PitmasterIQ and they can cut down a BGE M/L adapter to fit the Akorn. Ordered mine and Matt said it would ship Monday Here are his instructions: We do have the dimensions. Place the order for a BGE M/L and in the comments box put that you need the adapter for this cooker.

06-04-2012, 09:30 PM	#553
BeLikeAFrog Found some matches. Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: North Aurora Il	Changing thermometer Has anyone changed out their thermometer on the Kamado Kooker. Any suggestions as to what to try. Mine always seems to be about 50-80 degrees off.

06-05-2012, 12:59 AM	#554
schlickenmeyer Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-19-12 Location: Minneapolis, MN	I am just gonna take a sharpie and mark the key temps I use, as I find it is consistent, just not accurate. __________________ Weber 22.5" #2, CGSP w/ SFB, CG Akorn, Smokey Joe #2, Mac's BBQ CSG, Blue Thermapen.

06-01-2012, 06:08 AM	#551
captndan Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN	That's the way I did mine except it's on the back side. Not a trace of ash and out of the way.

06-05-2012, 07:29 AM	#555
BeLikeAFrog Found some matches. Join Date: 05-26-12 Location: North Aurora Il	Not a bad idea. Mine just seems to vary so much from a known good thermometer.