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Should I pull the trigger on a Minimax?
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If you only knew the reason why my wife gave me cash as my gift this year...you wouldn't get shuch a kick out of being an ass. SMHYukonRon said:She must be his uncle too? I got a bad, bad feeling, the worst is yet to come. -
Wow lots of fuss over the grills. My mini has been used way less since I've owned the MM. Use both but man that mini sits idle alot.Seattle, WA
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My wife calls me her mini...but anyways...I love my MM.
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@clikincaid at least she still acknowledges you.I raise my kids, cook and golf. When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season.
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Memory didn't serve (76 vs 80lbs. is correct) and yes..8 lbs. 'more' for a smaller diameter/shorter ceramic is still swaying me. I do recall saying that "heavier just might be better" in the absence of someone who could educate us all as to the difference between the two physics/cooking-wise and prove it. I've always believed that the fire in relation to the size of these things (physics-wise) is discussed about as much as what/how much we burn in them and exactly how when they get this small. And yes, I also believe that most will pay 'x' amount of dollars to match the color and style of the egg that they have because..well..it just looks better.HeavyG said:Ahh...so you're of the "if it is heavier it must be better" school. Gotcha!
Not sure about your 18% weight difference. KJ Jr. = 68lbs vs BGE MM= 76lbs. I also have no idea (and couldn't care less) whether those published weights reflect the total weight in the cradle with all parts inside, the ceramic parts only, whatever.
The gaskets on KJ's do seem kind of thin which I'm guessing is the opposite of your "a thicker (heavier) gasket is a better gasket" school.
Don't really think the BGE gaskets are better tho. Everyone that I know that owns or has owned both BGE and KJ (myself included) think the KJ gaskets hold up better. Not really that important tho cuz they all need to be replaced eventually.
There is one thing about the KJ Jr. that is clearly far superior to the BGE MM - the handle. I hate that crappy little wooden grip on the MM.
Knowing that both gaskets will need to be replaced sooner than an aftermarket one will anyways?..I'll take the 'cushioned' (vs almost non-existant) one where two fragile pieces meet that you're trying not to smash. As for the handle, to each his own obviously..yet I'll take the natural look which matches what I'm cooking with and my house/surroundngs.
We can only hope that someone comes up here and puts this to rest as I do believe that one of these can realistically be declared 'better' than the others. It may not 'seemingly' cook any better or that fact might jerk some people's chains..but at $500-$600 and obviously more with accessories for what you get?..linking that argument would save a lot of time later and educate at the same time.
If I had a Joe Jr. right now? I'd feel just as blessed/thankful and could care less about whether I made the right choice. Last week was another story in terms of not seeing those thermal/material comparisons.
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No ill-will intended here either. This will never be decided until the exact same fuel source is burned in both side-by-side with good gaskets/alignment and/or an unbiased 'egghead' schools us all on small scale thermal dynamics/material characteristics.HeavyG said:Not trying to butthurt anyone about this. I wouldn't say one is superior to the other in any practical physical/performance measure. I think the KJ Jr. is clearly a better value and am just curious what would lead one to believe a BGE MM is superior to aKJ Jr.
Apparently a MM weighing more is definitive for someone. That's cool - we all have our own decision matrix.
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@reloadI gather a nerve was touched by your response. If that was the collective "you" to all, that is fine.reload said:If you only knew the reason why my wife gave me cash as my gift this year...you wouldn't get shuch a kick out of being an ass. SMH
I have been called much worse, by many, however, none as fortunate as you.
Nickel's worth of free advise, and it took me a couple of times to figure it out, (which made me the true and ultimate ass, of which, I am hoping to be forgiven) when people make a comment on here at another's post, in fun, it is not intended as anything more. They like you, they were not trying to be an ass, mean to you or your wife. Or at least it was, in your case, by my comments.
Once you understand that, then the ass meter goes down for you and I and the collective "you" if so designated.
Anyway, I have enjoyed the thread, no harm was intended, and if you took it as such, I will assure you it truly was nothing personal, just stupid, likely drunken, attempt at humor.
I am sure you have a wonderful wife. My Beautiful Wife bought my MM for me for Father's Day. I have really enjoyed cooking with it home, tailgating, and while camping. (In fact we took the 90 pounder with us this weekend camping, worth all the trouble in logistics, guaranteed)
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I am already an ass, that is fat, drunk, slow and stupid (of which, are amongst my best features) adding to that list won't bother me. It won't harm My Beautiful Wife either, as we both laugh at ourselves more than at others anyway.
Onward."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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Turned this little 4lber out today on the MM
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@skinnyV post it in the competition thread! Brisket is main course and dessert in my book!
Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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@SkinnyV Dude! That's amazing! Well done.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
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@SkinnyV HELL YEAH!!!!
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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You got it buddyTerrebandit said:Will someone please quote me? -
What did I win?Terrebandit said:Will someone please quote me?
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LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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Terrebandit said:Will someone please quote me?
This was important to me, especially helping out in the BGE forum."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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Bam!Terrebandit said:Why did everone quote me?Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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@HeavyG I'm not sure what "small handle" your talking about, but my 2009 era LBGE has about 1/3 the handle of the MM, so I'm quite content with the MM.
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Oh yeah. This feels good.DoubleEgger said:You got it buddyDave - Austin, TX -
How about a double quote? How's that feel?Terrebandit said:Oh yeah. This feels good. -
Terrebandit said:Oh yeah. This feels good.Terrebandit said:Oh yeah. This feels good.Terrebandit said:Will someone please quote me?Terrebandit said:Will someone please quote me?Terrebandit said:Oh yeah. This feels good.Terrebandit said:Will someone please quote me?
Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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Nirvanatheyolksonyou said:How about a double quote? How's that feel?Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
I wish I had a MM to celebrate this moment. Or should that be a KJJr?bgebrent said:NirvanaDave - Austin, TX -
I would be more inclined to tout the quality of Big Green Egg ceramics if I didn't find a huge crack in my base this weekend.
. Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
SmokeyPitt: Sorry to hear that. MM base? How'd it happen (please) or did you just notice it?
SkinnyV: Could you please give some details as to how your MM was set up or any basic timing/temp. info? I would be very happy with that result and appreciate the pic.
Ozzie_Isaac: Any chance of asking for the same set-up info/temp. info on your MM thread?
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Well I pulled the trigger on a mini max. Should be here Friday my dealer ordered today should have it by Friday. It will compliment my XL beautifully
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@Eggzellent - it is the base on my large egg. I just decided to inspect it for for cracks and found it. After reading about many cracked bases I just check it every so often because my eggs are on the deck. It is not a terrible crack but bad enough that I won't use it until I get a replacement. I don't mean to sound negative but I just don't see any real evidence that BGE ceramic is superior to any others because they crack all the time under normal use.Eggzellent said:SmokeyPitt: Sorry to hear that. MM base? How'd it happen (please) or did you just notice it?
SkinnyV: Could you please give some details as to how your MM was set up or any basic timing/temp. info? I would be very happy with that result and appreciate the pic.
Ozzie_Isaac: Any chance of asking for the same set-up info/temp. info on your MM thread?
Thanks.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
@Eggzellent used the platesetter in the PS woo legs up. Temp was 250- 275degrees roughly 6 hours for 4 lb brisket.Seattle, WA
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SmokeyPitt: Thanks. I obviously need to check my XL as I never have. It is not an everyday cooker (or even weekly) and sits outside as well in a wide range of temps. I've cracked a CI grate and chalked it up to negligence(?) yet a bowl would make me believe (as well) that there's a reason nobody is (apparently) doing these ceramic comparisons side-by-side. If one retained heat better than the other and still broke just as easy..
SkinnyV: Just what I need to know (thanks).
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Devils advocate for a minute. We see a lot of evidence of cracked ceramics on the forum, but most folks on here probably use their eggs more than the general public. The general public probably doesn't see a crack during the time they own it. Even if it cracks, they probably don't know it until something falls off. Yes/No?SmokeyPitt said:... I don't mean to sound negative but I just don't see any real evidence that BGE ceramic is superior to any others because they crack all the time under normal use.
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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I would guess either Yes or No, but would leave room for a maybe.Jeepster47 said:Devils advocate for a minute. We see a lot of evidence of cracked ceramics on the forum, but most folks on here probably use their eggs more than the general public. The general public probably doesn't see a crack during the time they own it. Even if it cracks, they probably don't know it until something falls off. Yes/No?
Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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