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    Is BGE really falling behind?

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      tjv said:
      @SGH  Grilla's Kong Ceramic Grill is the same as Dansons' (Louisiana Grills) Pit Boss Ceramic Grill except the Kong's warranty is only 4 years.  I'd never buy a ceramic grill with only a 4 year warranty over the internet.

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      I agree. I was just stirring the proverbial kamado pot a little. Now that we have called a moratorium on politics, I get bored from time to time.  

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      I currently own a med egg. Looking to purchase a large egg, but I've also been looking at kj and grills kongs. Anyone try a kong?  A mini max also looks really nice. Decisions decisions. 
      Madison, AL
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      My hope and expectation is that they have a sustainable business model. My interest here is to ensure they are around to support any warranted claims i may have. I have purchased a BGE. I don't have much to say or care for there business successes other than supporting my existing or future purchases. That is all I have to say about that.
      Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

      Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
      Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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      Thomasc18 said:
      I currently own a med egg. Looking to purchase a large egg, but I've also been looking at kj and grills kongs. Anyone try a kong?  A mini max also looks really nice. Decisions decisions. 
      Get a Blaze kamado. Over on another forum there a re a few people that have gotten them and they seem pretty impressive - no worries about rust, cracks, gaskets.
      “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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      HeavyG said:
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      Get a Blaze kamado. Over on another forum there a re a few people that have gotten them and they seem pretty impressive - no worries about rust, cracks, gaskets.
      how about melting during 1200 degree plus pizza cooks or did they limit upper temps with the smaller lower venting =)
      fukahwee maine

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      Photo Egg said:
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      BGE grills pop up at Sam's Club on a regular basis. Is that better or worse than a big box store?
      Fairly sure these carry no warranty when purchased at Sams.
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      fishlessman said:
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      how about melting during 1200 degree plus pizza cooks or did they limit upper temps with the smaller lower venting =)
      At $1,800 then melting would frost you wouldn't it? Or even worst at $2,300 MSRP
      Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time!
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      HeavyG said:
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      Get a Blaze kamado. Over on another forum there a re a few people that have gotten them and they seem pretty impressive - no worries about rust, cracks, gaskets.
      They look interesting.  A little pricey. 
      Madison, AL
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      edited March 2017
      RRP said:
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      At $1,800 then melting would frost you wouldn't it? Or even worst at $2,300 MSRP
      it would be my luck to melt the first one =) Aluminum Alloy melts at 463 - 671c 865 - 1240f
      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      This was in my email from Home Depot this morning. 

      http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Cooking-Grills-Charcoal-Grills-Kamado-Grills/N-5yc1vZcfb c 

      I'm not interested, but these sound like pretty good deals (with the emphasis on 'sound.')

      Wonder where Home Depot's Eggfest is being held! 

      Oh, and try asking how they work from the guy who handles that department.

      And be sure to ask where you take them for a warranty repair.

      Spring "Eighteen Years Green" Chicken 
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      For some people, the grass is always greener somewhere else.
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      edited March 2017
      I'm not interested in buying cheap and buying twice. I'm also not interested in making second best work. The Egg has been amazing, I did BBW twice a year before and now cooked maybe 70 meals on the Egg in 3 months in the winter. If it had been a bit sh1t I wouldn't have spent this amount of time cooking on it or enjoyed cooking on it or enjoyed this forum.

      Edit: Shopping tomorrow, MMX first on the list.
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      fishlessman said:
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      how about melting during 1200 degree plus pizza cooks or did they limit upper temps with the smaller lower venting =)
      This is pretty interesting and discusses the whole melty thing:

      https://youtu.be/1cjdBAFwX1k
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      That guy in the video is annoying AF.
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      edited March 2017
      Interesting.  I really like the durability aspect of it but dont know if you could get the same flavors from an aluminum cooker as you could with a ceramic. 
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      HeavyG said:
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      Get a Blaze kamado. Over on another forum there a re a few people that have gotten them and they seem pretty impressive - no worries about rust, cracks, gaskets.
      Just acid rain...
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      bigbadben said:
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      Just acid rain...
      That'll just give them a nice patina. :)
      “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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      :s I wonder if it would make your food taste different? Kind of like beer in Aluminum cans compared to glass bottles.  :o
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      If you keep it in proximity, you can do away with the foil hat. Dual purpose unit!
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      HeavyG said:
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      This is pretty interesting and discusses the whole melty thing:

      https://youtu.be/1cjdBAFwX1k
      just cause he hit the surface with a tiny hot flame doesnt mean it wont melt with an all out clean burn in there. aluminum spreads heat quickly, we weld this stuff, you need huge torches like a huge full blown lump fire. still betting they dont burn as hot as an egg with that little lower vent, put a blower on it and let it rip.  if you got a 1200 degree dome temp in there im betting you would not want to go near that thing, its gonna get hot =)
      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      Legume said:
      I'm concerned we haven't finished this discussion.  I know some of you have more to give.  Don't be shy.

      Yeah, I hear ya. These threads are starting to resemble the weekly lump discussions.

      Yes, BGE is a little slow with innovations.  Yes, they are the market leader.  No, I won't be buying ceramics in any color but green.  Eyes glazing over, blah, blah, blah.

      Phoenix 
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      fishlessman said:
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      just cause he hit the surface with a tiny hot flame doesnt mean it wont melt with an all out clean burn in there. aluminum spreads heat quickly, we weld this stuff, you need huge torches like a huge full blown lump fire. still betting they dont burn as hot as an egg with that little lower vent, put a blower on it and let it rip.  if you got a 1200 degree dome temp in there im betting you would not want to go near that thing, its gonna get hot =)
      How long do you think you could place the palm of your hand against the dome of your Egg @1200°F? Just curious. :)


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      HeavyG said:
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      How long do you think you could place the palm of your hand against the dome of your Egg @1200°F? Just curious. :)


      Sounds like that Raiders Of The Lost Ark scene. Ouch!
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      Obviously BGE HQ is incredibly concerned, just look at how they Buffaloed this thread instead of letting it go on for several weeks and pages and pages of speculation.
      "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

      "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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      I hope they have given this a more than passing glance.  Know yourself, know the competition and know the marketplace if you want to get/stay ahead of the game.  There may some hidden pearls in the seven pages of posts...
      Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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      lousubcap said:
      I hope they have given this a more than passing glance.  Know yourself, know the competition and know the marketplace if you want to get/stay ahead of the game.  There may some hidden pearls in the seven pages of posts...
      I agree Frank, but maybe they know lots of stuff we don't.
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      Legume said:
      For some people, the grass is always greener somewhere else.
      It may be greener, but you still gotta mow it. 
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      yljkt said:
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      It may be greener, but you still gotta mow it. 
      Or maybe their bull sh*t is a better fertilizer.
      Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time!
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      HeavyG said:
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      How long do you think you could place the palm of your hand against the dome of your Egg @1200°F? Just curious. :)



      Really?????  You are comparing placing your hand near an Egg with placing your hand near an aluminum grill????

      Hmmmm, gee, I don't know which one will be hotter, please tell me more!!!


      WOW

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