Kick-ash basket failure

DoubleEgger said:

DesertSnow said:

DoubleEgger said:

Calling out the KAB?...   I sense a tsunami of butt hurt coming. 

I should have re arranged my title to say Failure at the kick-ash basket!!! No negative feelings towards them at all!

There are some sensitive folks here when it comes to their baskets and caps. 

You bet we are. 

Spend all that money on accessories and we have to justify the purchase. Or at least to our wives.

Did you light from the top or bottom? I seem to recall some on here who light from the bottom or will light and then cover with additional lump. Just thinking out loud here, but like others on here I have only seen improved air flow since I started using the KAB.

etherdome said:

I've never had better temp control since I got mine. I will say that although they say you can use it with or without the bottom grate, I seemed to have problems with the grate in. I took it out and it's been awesome since. 

I have a large, a small, and a mini max. I use the KAB in all of them. I use the basket with the original grate still in. I can tell absolutely no difference in the performance of any of the eggs. I will say however that I was always very conscious to make sure the egg was clean of all ash and their were no air obstructions. I love the KAB for the ease of cleaning out the egg, but have never seen a difference in performance one way or the other. No issues at all.

I've had the same problem. If I fill the coal over the KAB, after approx. 6 hrs. the ash from the top pieces of lump snuff out my fire, usually I can stir the lump or shake the basket and get it re started again.

to start my egg I light my coal at the top, let it get hot for approx. 10 min, stir the coal in an attempt to get it all lit and then let it get up to temp. maybe I'm doing something wrong... idk

Photo Egg said:

Coul said:

I've had the same problem. If I fill the coal over the KAB, after approx. 6 hrs. the ash from the top pieces of lump snuff out my fire, usually I can stir the lump or shake the basket and get it re started again.

to start my egg I light my coal at the top, let it get hot for approx. 10 min, stir the coal in an attempt to get it all lit and then let it get up to temp. maybe I'm doing something wrong... idk

Don't stir it. It spreads out the burning pieces of lump and created lots of tiny hot spots. Lots of tiny fires will go out on a low and slow. To hard to keep lots of little fires burning with minimal airflow needed for low and slow cooks. Great idea for grilling at higher temps especially when cooking direct.

Agree.  Fill it up to just under your heat delector, light one spot and let it get established, then put in your gear and set your vents.  Neve had any challenges with my KABs.

theyolksonyou said:

bgebrent said:

Photo Egg said:

Coul said:

I've had the same problem. If I fill the coal over the KAB, after approx. 6 hrs. the ash from the top pieces of lump snuff out my fire, usually I can stir the lump or shake the basket and get it re started again.

to start my egg I light my coal at the top, let it get hot for approx. 10 min, stir the coal in an attempt to get it all lit and then let it get up to temp. maybe I'm doing something wrong... idk

Don't stir it. It spreads out the burning pieces of lump and created lots of tiny hot spots. Lots of tiny fires will go out on a low and slow. To hard to keep lots of little fires burning with minimal airflow needed for low and slow cooks. Great idea for grilling at higher temps especially when cooking direct.

Agree.  Fill it up to just under your heat delector, light one spot and let it get established, then put in your gear and set your vents.  Nichole's Neve had any challenges with my KABs.

FTFY

Thanks, Jason, I was in a hurry...

bgebrent said:

theyolksonyou said:

bgebrent said:

Photo Egg said:

Coul said:

I've had the same problem. If I fill the coal over the KAB, after approx. 6 hrs. the ash from the top pieces of lump snuff out my fire, usually I can stir the lump or shake the basket and get it re started again.

to start my egg I light my coal at the top, let it get hot for approx. 10 min, stir the coal in an attempt to get it all lit and then let it get up to temp. maybe I'm doing something wrong... idk

Don't stir it. It spreads out the burning pieces of lump and created lots of tiny hot spots. Lots of tiny fires will go out on a low and slow. To hard to keep lots of little fires burning with minimal airflow needed for low and slow cooks. Great idea for grilling at higher temps especially when cooking direct.

Agree.  Fill it up to just under your heat delector, light one spot and let it get established, then put in your gear and set your vents.  Nichole's Neve had any challenges with my KABs.

FTFY

Thanks, Jason, I was in a hurry...

Everybody has those rubber wrist bands with WWND stamped on it.

Miked125 said:

looks like improper lump placement, big stuff at the bottom, small up top. Also add more lump.

That's what she said!

I have Hi-Que grates, but I have heard great things about the Kick Ash Basket. I am also in the fill it up and light it camp. Doing that I have never had a problem. You will get the hang of it.