TipTopTemp

[LostArrow]

Installed & tried the TipTopTemp on my Akorn.
TipTopTemp was $20 delivered from yard and pool .
Decided to mount with a plate holder $3-4 .
Allows for easy removal for high heat & cleaning.
Installing takes 1 minute!
Well does it work? Oh yes.
Lite a fire & let burn for 15 minutes, then set bottom vent on setting of 1/2. Dial set at 3 .
The temp varied from 240-260 for 6 hours
Opened up bottom vent all the way then slowly worked up to dial setting 9 ran up to 550F before shutting down.
With the picture hanger you can still close the factory top vent to shut down & preserve charcoal.

TipTopTemp fits over factory vent



Plate Hanger



Installed, very secure!

 

[morgan-que]

They do work well, but you will not get the same results every time. As the crud builds up on the spring, so the same bottom vent setting and top setting will not get the same temp every time. Again it is a good tool but the akorn stays very steady as is. For me I no longer use it, but was always a good conversation piece. Just make sure to keep it clean, I would soak in vinegar and use a toothbrush to get in the spring.