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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
    edited June 2016
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    Gunnar said:
    So I'm convinced I need another accessory.....am I understanding that using the KAB only the air flow is increased thus the vents close up a little to maintain the same temp...
    I noticed an increase of air flow with the stock fire grate in place along with the basket. Vent settings are near identical that they were prior but did notice a slightest difference. I'd imagine without the fire grate the vent settings would be a little more drastic but nothing a cook or two wouldn't fix with the new vent settings. (Vents close up)
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
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    I have 3 KAB's and don't regret a single one - my only problem is that there isn't one for the mini egg (there is one for the mini max)
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • hondabbq
    hondabbq Posts: 1,980
    edited June 2016
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    If you do decide to get one make sure its the newer ones with the thicker steel. I have one of the old ones and it looks 20 years old and its only 2 years old.


    On a side note up here in Canuckistan, I was at a patio place that sells the KAB and the new ones were selling for $110 CAD. I nearly **** my pants. they did have the smokeware cap as well for a reasonable $55.

    Edit: just went to the KAB site and the KAB for a LBGE shipped is $95 from the Canadian distributor.

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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    Have it in 4 of my 5 eggs! would be in all 5 if they made one for the Mini.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • clifkincaid
    clifkincaid Posts: 572
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    Do you even kick ash bro!
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  • Gravytrain84
    Gravytrain84 Posts: 322
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    Well I'm convinced. Will be ordering soon. Thanks for all the relies. Egg on!
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  • Parkersquared
    Parkersquared Posts: 82
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    I have one, but I dont think it was a must have.  It was a christmas gift so that helped
    Wiggins, MS
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
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    Does anyone have one for the small?  Been thinking about getting one for it.  Every time I try to knock ash down I end up moving the grate around.  The stock grate for the small doesn't sit as securely as the large one does.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Parkersquared
    Parkersquared Posts: 82
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    For the small I have one of the high flow grates.  I got it before I knew about the KAB.  
    Wiggins, MS
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,899
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    saluki2007 said:
    Does anyone have one for the small?  Been thinking about getting one for it.  Every time I try to knock ash down I end up moving the grate around.  The stock grate for the small doesn't sit as securely as the large one does.
    I do and I love it!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • smokeyw
    smokeyw Posts: 367
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    Yep, I have one for the small as well. I love it.

    I also have one for my large and MM.

    I do leave the grate in with them when cooking. I have never noticed any difference in controlling temps.

     It makes cleanup soooo simple!

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,193
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    saluki2007 said:
    Does anyone have one for the small?  Been thinking about getting one for it.  Every time I try to knock ash down I end up moving the grate around.  The stock grate for the small doesn't sit as securely as the large one does.
    Same for the medium. That's the sole reason I bought one. 
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,494
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    I replaced the Hi-Q in my Small with a KAB, for the same reason (it was easily dislodged also).  I think it's even more desirable on the Small, as the intake is so small and the ash hard to remove with the ash tool; now its just lift, shake, vacuum, go.  
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  • steel_egg
    steel_egg Posts: 295
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    I have them in my large and MM. I only wish I got them sooner. 
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  • HondaHawk
    HondaHawk Posts: 98
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    as mentioned. It arrived. I've already got the egg fired up. Don't even know what I'm going to do yet. Excited. 
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