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Thoughts on new the Kick Ash Can?
EggerPalmerATL
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Has anyone bought the new Kick Ash Can? What are your thoughts? I've been using a Ridgid shop vac to suck out the ashes but its kind of a pain to get it out and unwind the cord then wind it all back up and put it back in storage every time. I've had a Kick Ash Basket for about 5 years and it has been my favorite accessory. I reached out to Chad at KickAshBasket to ask about the new can and he sent me a can along with the newer version of the Kick Ash Basket to try out. I recorded this video showing both products and giving my initial thoughts. I'll be shooting an update with my honest review this weekend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0vtOpT8me8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0vtOpT8me8
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Love them! No more ash tool.....
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My thought is that it’s an overpriced dog bowl ($30+ shipping) you can easily cut on your own if you so desired.
Large&Mini BGEs: HeaterMeter w/Roto Damper, Thermapen, ET-733, CI Woo&Spider -
It's not a dog bowl......I have cheap stainless dog bowls for my dog. The ash cans are a total different dimension (deeper) and a much heavier gauge.
XL and MMX ones are coming out soon. -
i just installed mine in both eggs over the weekend and i really like it, clean up is much quicker. cahd even made a joek at north georgia about the dog bowl but he came up with it to help clean up quickly in the temps up north.
2 Large Eggs - Raleigh, NC
Boiler Up!!
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Love the concept, hate the price. $29.99 seems a bit much. But I get it that it takes a lot of money to R&D new stuff. If it was about $20 bucks cheaper id buy one. For now Ill deal with cleaning out ash after every 3-4 cooks.
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Buying one for my XL as soon as it is available.
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What about one of those Yeti dog bowls?stlcharcoal said:It's not a dog bowl......I have cheap stainless dog bowls for my dog. The ash cans are a total different dimension (deeper) and a much heavier gauge.
XL and MMX ones are coming out soon.
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I got a big dog. She has a big dog bowl. HD."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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What I have used from the start with my KABs is this little 10 gallon garbage can. I only have to empty the can every 6 to 8 months.
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Tell your guy to get rolling on the Medium. Folks are getting impatient.... lolstlcharcoal said:It's not a dog bowl......I have cheap stainless dog bowls for my dog. The ash cans are a total different dimension (deeper) and a much heavier gauge.
XL and MMX ones are coming out soon. -
Bought one a few months ago. Don't regret it at all.
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Or you could just man up and get a Large........bawahahahahaDoubleEgger said:
Tell your guy to get rolling on the Medium. Folks are getting impatient.... lolstlcharcoal said:It's not a dog bowl......I have cheap stainless dog bowls for my dog. The ash cans are a total different dimension (deeper) and a much heavier gauge.
XL and MMX ones are coming out soon. -
That’s just a ploy to get me to burn more lump! I’ve got the XL anyway...stlcharcoal said:
Or you could just man up and get a Large........bawahahahahaDoubleEgger said:
Tell your guy to get rolling on the Medium. Folks are getting impatient.... lolstlcharcoal said:It's not a dog bowl......I have cheap stainless dog bowls for my dog. The ash cans are a total different dimension (deeper) and a much heavier gauge.
XL and MMX ones are coming out soon. -
newEGGlandah said:My thought is that it’s an overpriced dog bowl ($30+ shipping) you can easily cut on your own if you so desired.
I guess it’s possible if you can find the exact right size and don’t mind messing with the sharp edges. It’s not worth the hassle for me. It’s very well made. -
RRP said:What I have used from the start with my KABs is this little 10 gallon garbage can. I only have to empty the can every 6 to 8 months.
The can wouldn’t replace the need for the bucket. It would just help you get all of the ashes into the bucket. Where did you get that bucket? I may need to grab one! -
Looking forward to your review. KAB is a fantastic accessory, but I don't see the benefit of the Kick Ash Can. Maybe you'll change my mind.
In the meantime, I use an old Ball canning pot lined with a trash bag to shake the ashes from the KAB. BGE ash tool works fine for whatever falls to the bottom of the BGE.
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I’ve never had an issue just using the standard ash tool in the first place."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 -
I bought one to try. Hadn't installed it yet. I'll probably do that soon but I have to swap out a cracked base first~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
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Could possibly save a few bases from cracking..."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
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Maybe, maybe not.....but for sure everyone will try to use it as the new scapegoat.WeberWho said:Could possibly save a few bases from cracking...
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Not sure why you think that.WeberWho said:Could possibly save a few bases from cracking...Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time -
I R cornfused - Where did I get the bucket (Kick Ass Basket ) or Where did I get the 10 - gal garbage can? I don't recall, but probably an ACE hardware store.EggerPalmerATL said:RRP said:What I have used from the start with my KABs is this little 10 gallon garbage can. I only have to empty the can every 6 to 8 months.
The can wouldn’t replace the need for the bucket. It would just help you get all of the ashes into the bucket. Where did you get that bucket? I may need to grab one!Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time -
I wouldn't call it an "issue" but its possibly much more convenient like most of the accessories.JohnInCarolina said:I’ve never had an issue just using the standard ash tool in the first place. -
Never really bought into the theory that a kamado base that is fired for hours in a 2000°F+ kiln is really going to be bothered by a few embers of fairly short duration and energy density.WeberWho said:
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
I don't think it's a fix but I can't see it hurting anything.HeavyG said:
Never really bought into the theory that a kamado base that is fired for hours in a 2000°F+ kiln is really going to be bothered by a few embers of fairly short duration and energy density.WeberWho said:
"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
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I posted my Kick Ash Can review video yesterday. I wanted to come back to this thread to share it with you guys. All in all it does exactly what it says it does. While its obviously not a necessity, it does make clean up faster/easier.
I have several other videos of cooks i've done on my YouTube channel plus many other helpful home repair videos. Check them out and Subscribe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR-odBwqNqE&feature=youtu.be
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I bought a KAC shortly after it was released. I like it. It may not be a “must have”, but it is a nice convenience.JohnInCarolina said:I’ve never had an issue just using the standard ash tool in the first place. -
I have it, and like it. I would recommend getting it if you are on the fence.LG BGE, KJ Jr, Smokin Bros. Premier 36 and Pizza Party Bollore
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