KAB-- is it worth the price?

Wooderson · July 2018

Not much of a body to this post, is it really worth $80??

JohnInCarolina · July 2018

This is not a need item so much as a want. Personally I manage just fine with an ash tool. But folks who have the KABs swear by them.

Scantron · July 2018

I'm wondering this as well. As others mentioned in another recent thread, the older versions haven't held up well over time. Doesn't seem worth it to me if they only last a year or two, but I'm guessing the new stainless steel versions hold up better.

SonVolt · July 2018

I think that $80 is better spent on a cordless vacuum to really kick that ash in the ash.

1voyager · July 2018

I've had a KAB for about two months. Controlling the heat is much more manageable. Getting to target temp happens much faster. Cleaning for the next cook is less of a mess. (I shake the ash into a plastic bag.)

What I didn't expect was how much less lump I would use. KAB has paid for itself in less than three bags of RW.

EggbertGreenII · July 2018

I've had one for my XL for over a year. Money well spent in my opinion, and probably the best accessory that I've bought. Great people to deal with too.

StillH2OEgger · July 2018

I paid $60 for mine and would buy again, but I can see where some will feel the money is better spent elsewhere. I think I must have the second or third version -- it's not stainless but has held up wonderfully. Like most things with the BGE, I'm glad I purchased the stuff that I use all the time and wish I hadn't gotten those things collecting dust. There are certainly worse ways to spend $60 or even $80. Mine gets used every cook and I'm glad I bought it. Improved air flow is also a plus.

cookingdude555 · August 2018

this is easy, the BGE is not worth ~1000 either. You can cook the same for much less. But if someone were to tell me I could get a refund on my egg, and my KAB, I would decline both offers.

Eggcelsior · August 2018

It's nice for tailgating, but otherwise, I doubt I would buy it for 80 dollars. I have an original one that was around 50 something with a sale. I save it for times I need to pull the coals to cool the egg off faster. Otherwise, I use an expanded steel grate. The purpose of the KAB is defeated when you fill the charcoal up past the handles, which I do for the majority of cooks.

tikigriller · August 2018

I enjoy mine, and one of the main things I like about it, is if I want to remove any left over lump for either a different brand or to put in the Vortex, it is much easier to just lift out the basket, than digging out the lump and trying to figure out where to put it!

scdaf · August 2018

I bought an alternative stainless basket from Amazon for half the price and like it a lot, very easy cleanup and much better airflow. $39.95 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GRRY5J/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SGH · August 2018

Wooderson said:

is it really worth $80??

That depends on how bad you want it. More often than not, my wants take precedence over my needs. Example, do I need 8 different razors? The answer is undeniably a big no. However I wanted them and as such I have them. Same goes for most all other crap that I have. Nothing wrong with treating yourself with things that you want. If you really want it, then it’s worth every penny.

dshaffes · August 2018

I love my KAB. It makes ash cleanup and reusing lump much easier much easier. I also have their charcoal divider and can do 2-zone cooks on my BGE with ease. Great product!

cookingdude555 · August 2018

scdaf said:

I bought an alternative stainless basket from Amazon for half the price and like it a lot, very easy cleanup and much better airflow. $39.95 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GRRY5J/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for sharing that link, @scdaf. How has the Titan held up? How much have you used it?

Hub · August 2018

Life is short and tomorrow is not guaranteed. Enjoy it while you can and don't think twice about an $80 expenditure. I absolutely guarantee that when you are on your death bed and they have called in the family for your final words, they won't be "I really wish I hadn't spent that $80 for a KAB."

SonVolt · August 2018

^^^ Dave Ramsey over here

JohnnyTarheel · August 2018

Have to have .. No..... but it makes it much easier to prep lump to cook.. makes clean out much easier and it does maintain temps better for me .... highly recommend...

scdaf · August 2018

cookingdude555 said:

scdaf said:

I bought an alternative stainless basket from Amazon for half the price and like it a lot, very easy cleanup and much better airflow. $39.95 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GRRY5J/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for sharing that link, @scdaf. How has the Titan held up? How much have you used it?

Have used it in probably 20 cooks so far and don't see how it could be better built. Wish it was a little bigger for my Pit Boss 24, probably perfect for LBGE.

On my death bed, I may say, "Glad I didn't throw money away so I'm able to leave a little to my daughter and granddaughter...

Markarm4119 · August 2018

I am cheap but bought a KAB. saved me lump , quicker clean up, easier to get to temp on LBGE over stock grate. If you want to save some $ buy the titan version on Amazon like someone replied on this thread.

whldch · August 2018

scdaf said:

cookingdude555 said:

scdaf said:

I bought an alternative stainless basket from Amazon for half the price and like it a lot, very easy cleanup and much better airflow. $39.95 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078GRRY5J/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for sharing that link, @scdaf. How has the Titan held up? How much have you used it?

Have used it in probably 20 cooks so far and don't see how it could be better built. Wish it was a little bigger for my Pit Boss 24, probably perfect for LBGE.

On my death bed, I may say, "Glad I didn't throw money away so I'm able to leave a little to my daughter and granddaughter...

This thread piqued my interest in his accessory. Looking at the pics posted on Amazon, it looks like it is quite a bit smaller than the diameter of the XL. Is that the case? If so does it affect the temps in any way?

SonVolt · August 2018

There's an XL version that should match up just fine.

avibug · August 2018

I have one for my XL. Totally worth it.

Hub · August 2018

scdaf said:

On my death bed, I may say, "Glad I didn't throw money away so I'm able to leave a little to my daughter and granddaughter...

Nope. Zero chance you say that over a grill accessory. SMH.

shtgunal3 · August 2018

I didn’t read all of the other responses but I say yes. I have one in my small and large. If they made one for the mini it would have one too.

YukonRon · August 2018

I have it in both the mMx and the XL. I would probably replace if they came apart.

RajunCajun · August 2018

When it comes to the KAB, there are those that lean to the left and those that lean to the right, both claim to be correct. Sure, one can view the price of the KAB as high, but let me say this, isn't the BGE somewhat pricey when you can get an Old Smokey for <$100? But the BGE is superior he says.... In my opinion, over time, the various brands of lump have a higher percentage of smaller pieces which seem to more easily plug up the firebox holes. The KAB reduces and/or eliminates that altogether and provides more/better air flow through the chamber, resulting in faster startup and better temp control. At one point you bought your egg and eventually asked yourself "how did I live without it". For me, the KAB was the same, I just wish I had not waited so long to pull the trigger. Good luck in making your decision. I have the SS model and love it. Another one for me is the Smobot, it's a good tool. I own a DigiQ and have not used it and I am contemplating putting it up for sale. As we get older, we realize there are things that are "just do it" and the KAB is one of those.

KAB-- is it worth the price?

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