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Ash Basket

MN_Scot
MN_Scot Posts: 2
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Has anybody tried this Ash basket that is on Amazon? 

KAMaster Stainless Steel Charcoal Ash Basket

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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,619
    I bought a knockoff for my XL off amazon. Materials seemed fine but the fit is awful.

    Went back to the KAB like I had in all the others 
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 33,148
    I have not, because ash baskets are unnecessary.  
    "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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  • wardo
    wardo Posts: 398
    I agree with @johnincarolina on this one!


    NC - LBGE
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    What size is your egg? Imo the ash baskets  are far less helpful on the XL than they are in all the smaller eggs. While they certainly are not a necessity, they do offer some redeeming values. Depending on your level of OCD while cleaning the ash, you will either like the basket or love the basket. No experience with anything but KAB. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,123
    pgprescott said:
    What size is your egg? Imo the ash baskets  are far less helpful on the XL than they are in all the smaller eggs. While they certainly are not a necessity, they do offer some redeeming values. Depending on your level of OCD while cleaning the ash, you will either like the basket or love the basket. No experience with anything but KAB. 
    I’m with you, Pete. I’ve had KABs in my most frequently used eggs (L and S) and I love them! Both KAB are second generation so they are not stainless steel. BUT even though they show signs of rust it’s no big deal.

    BTW if and when they fail me you can bet money that I will be buying new KABs!,






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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,854
    Like a lot of things with a BGE (I have a large), a KAB is not necessary but I put it in the worthwhile purchase category. In addition making ash removal easier, it improves air flow.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • jdMyers
    jdMyers Posts: 1,336
    I would make this comment.  I have had the KAB, and the ash bowl.  Which is a dog bowl with a hole in it for the ash.  I have also had the Basket from Kamado Joe.  The KJ is much heavier duty.  It also the ability to have a divider inserted in, that comes with it, so you can have a indirect half.  If you use the bowl still use the cast iron drain cover in the firebox.  This disperse of heat on the bottom of the grill is critical to keeping the bottom from over heating.  Mine sits on granite and this made a burn difference on the granite.  Yes it was on the feet.   However, back to the thread the KJ basket or KAB with the bowl is easy cleanup. 


    Columbus, Ohio
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