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Kick Ash Basket Owners - Questions

WeberWho
WeberWho Posts: 11,339
in EggHead Forum
I received a Kick Ash Basket as a gift for Christmas and have a couple questions on it.

How much does the basket fluctuate temps? Do you notice a difference when dialing in temps?

I know this question will be based on the type of lump you use but how long has someone gone on a low and slow by just filling the basket with lump?

How do you like it? Would you buy it again?

"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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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,808
    I would like to have one of those.
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Love it. Doesn't effect temps other than no more clogs. And yeah I plan one for the minimax soon.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    @Jeremiah‌ I'm hoping it will save some time and clean up. It would be much more helpful for my smalls and mini. Those are a pain cleaning out!
    "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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  • islanderegger
    islanderegger Posts: 69
    It does save time cleaning the ashes, I like it a lot. Just did a Turkey low and slow and had charcoal left over for another cook.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    edited December 2014
    islanderegger said:

    It does save time cleaning the ashes, I like it a lot. Just did a Turkey low and slow and had charcoal left over for another cook.

    Good to know! I wonder how a 12+ hour cook would do?
    "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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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Just bought one for my large ... still in the back of the Jeep. Really looking forward to using it based on positive forum comments. @WeberWho? forgot to a ask two questions: 1) Do you do a special burn to get the manufacturing oil off the basket? 2) Are the new baskets being manufactured with thinner material? Thought some of the posted photos had thicker rod material.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    I let mine burn off for a while before I put the meat in, because yeah it's mild steel and had plenty of oil on it.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • JethroVA
    JethroVA Posts: 1,251
    Just got one. Will post later this week.
    Richmond and Mathews County, VA. Large BGE, Weber gas, little Weber charcoal. Vintage ManGrates. Little reddish portable kamado that shall remain nameless here.  Very Extremely Stable Genius. 
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    Jeremiah said:
    I let mine burn off for a while before I put the meat in, because yeah it's mild steel and had plenty of oil on it.
    Good idea, I've installed mine the day after my Xmas day Ham smoke.  so I haven't used it yet, but I noticed it was oily.  I'll have to remember to do a longer burn before I start cooking so as not to have machine oil flavored food.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,468
    To the OP: I've not noticed a change in dialing in temps.  I HAVE noticed no more temp fluctuations due to clogged grates/holes, and cleaning the beast is super-simple now.  
    Yes, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat, and sure wish they'd make one for my Small too!  
    ___________

    "If you have nothing to say, why do you keep talking?"  - Alton Brown's wife


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  • sodigthisbigcrux
    sodigthisbigcrux Posts: 127
    I've had one for a month and it may be my favorite aftermarket accessory.

    I've noticed no change in dialing in temps or lump consumption..and this is transitioning from the Hi-Que. So much easier to clean, too.


    Battle Ground, WA
    Large BGE,  MiniMax  and a Vision Kub.
    Could you call on Lady Day, could you call on John Coltrane?
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  • Chetscapes
    Chetscapes Posts: 121
    What does the basket sit on? Does the basket replace the charcoal grid?
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    I wish there was one for the medium, or even the small.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Chetscapes said:

    What does the basket sit on? Does the basket replace the charcoal grid?

    Yes
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    Jeremiah said:

    Chetscapes said:

    What does the basket sit on? Does the basket replace the charcoal grid?

    Yes

    I've watched a couple YouTube videos and they all used the Kick Ash Basket with the fire grate. So you can use it without the fire grate?
    "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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  • MadcapMagician
    MadcapMagician Posts: 89
    Where do you get this basket??
    1 brand new XL BGE 1-22" WSM 1-Weber Performer 1-Four Seasons gasser West Islip, New York
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,339
    MadcapMagician said:

    Where do you get this basket??


    http://www.kickashbasket.com/

    Also lists retailers
    "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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  • MeatChurch
    MeatChurch Posts: 202
    Our #1 Eggcessory. Quick light, even burn and simple clean out. LOVE it.
    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,173
    I wish they made a size for the small. That would be a great tailgate accessory because removing the hot coals allows for quicker cool down.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Fred19Flintstone said:
    I wish they made a size for the small. That would be a great tailgate accessory because removing the hot coals allows for quicker cool down.
    This. Taking out coals piece by piece was, uh, "exciting" and tedious when I tailgated.
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
    Coincidentally, I ordered one just this morning!
    Their web site says "temporarily out of stock", expect to ship January 14.
    I'm ready!
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    WeberWho? said:
    What does the basket sit on? Does the basket replace the charcoal grid?
    Yes
    I've watched a couple YouTube videos and they all used the Kick Ash Basket with the fire grate. So you can use it without the fire grate?
    They told me it was my choice if I wanted to leave the OEM grate in or not.  It will work either way.  without the OEM grate, it will be more like using the High-Que grate
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    I notice zero difference when dialing in a temp. What I do notice is faster lighting and faster increase of temp on the initial start. 

    I see zero difference in quantity of coal between the standard fire bowl vs the KAB. The basket seems to fit the bowl pretty snug so the difference between w or w/o during a low and slow is insignificant. 

    Also, Chad from Kick Ash Basket and I have conversed several times on the dimensions of the Mini Max fire bowl. A Mini Max KAB will be on the horizon soon. 
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    I notice zero difference when dialing in a temp. What I do notice is faster lighting and faster increase of temp on the initial start. 

    I see zero difference in quantity of coal between the standard fire bowl vs the KAB. The basket seems to fit the bowl pretty snug so the difference between w or w/o during a low and slow is insignificant. 

    Also, Chad from Kick Ash Basket and I have conversed several times on the dimensions of the Mini Max fire bowl. A Mini Max KAB will be on the horizon soon. 
    I don't own a MM, but I have to think based on other's comments, that will be a very welcome addition for those that like to travel with their MM and tailgate party.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,136
    All the reviews look good. My only concern is warrantee. 
    Why only 60 days? Gives the Appearance the company does not feel it will last very long.
    If I missed some other details on the warrantee from the web site I'm sorry.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Derrick300
    Derrick300 Posts: 13
    I set mine on the charcoal grid, seems as if i can get it hotter a tad quicker if need be. But all else seems business as usual.

    BGE XL
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  • vchelf
    vchelf Posts: 95
    I have one for my large BGE. I removed the charcoal grid and just keep everything in the Kick Ash Basket. I haven't noticed any issues with the temp. It makes cleanup easy! I think this is a must have item.
    Victor Chelf
    Houston, TX
     
    Just one Large BGE
    Visit my Victor's Vittles blog - dedicated to my Big Green Eggventures

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,468
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    Also, Chad from Kick Ash Basket and I have conversed several times on the dimensions of the Mini Max fire bowl. A Mini Max KAB will be on the horizon soon. 
     
    Ah!  Did Chad mention anything about them doing one for the Small?  
    ___________

    "If you have nothing to say, why do you keep talking?"  - Alton Brown's wife


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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    It's made from standard mild steel. Just buy one for a large and cut/ reweld it. Any $100 mig welder will do it.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • SpartanPride
    SpartanPride Posts: 161
    It's also nice if you cold smoke. I can just pull the coals out and it's ready to go. No more scooping/hand picking coals out to drop in the A-maze-n pellet smoker.
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