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KBQ in Austin Texas
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@caliking, that’s how I looked at it. I was both disappointed and happy that it was still available ...caliking said:
Thank you... for putting me out of my misery. I've been wanting/not wanting this ever since it was posted. The agony was real when I saw that it was still available this morning.Foghorn said:I bit. Working out the pickup details.
You'll love it.
You’ll probably get to benefit from some of the output from it at some point in the future.XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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I have one and love it. It definately gives a stronger smoke flavour to the meat. I will never get rid of my XL though!
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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Thank you I have been clicking that link for days.... you should enjoy it!!!
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Wouldn't you prefer to have the handle "Texas Cyclone"?txhawkeye said:Thank you I have been clicking that link for days.... you should enjoy it!!!
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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It's a pretty straightforward smoker on how to use. I did have some questions on how to clean it and accessories for it. I recommend downloading the pdf manual for it. It's worth looking over if you get a chance.Foghorn said:That's good to know @WeberWho. However, I've fiddled with - and mostly watched him fiddle with - @The Cen-Tex Smoker's KBQ on a couple of occasions. And since either he and/or @20stone are picking it up for me I know they will give it a good look before committing the money. I'm looking forward to playing with this. It will fit nicely in my collection.
"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
Minnesota -
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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You will love it! I did some spare ribs on Friday on the KBQ that were out of this world. Great smoke ring too.
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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This place is full of friends that are ready, willing, and able to help one spend $$$$.Foghorn said:@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.
I cannot complain though. My culinary experience is better for it.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?"
YukonRon -
I have one
1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia -
Damn I was hoping that was Springfield IL.Wolfpack said:Large and Small BGECentral, IL -
A couple of things to consider with the KBQ:Foghorn said:@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.
1. Buy a plug in switch for the controller. That way you can simply hit the switch when you want to open up the main door. If the blower is operating and you open the door, it may suck some ash into the cook chamber.
2. Clean the 2 fan blades with a brush to get off the soot build up. Very easy to do.Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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QDude said:
A couple of things to consider with the KBQ:Foghorn said:@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.
1. Buy a plug in switch for the controller. That way you can simply hit the switch when you want to open up the main door. If the blower is operating and you open the door, it may suck some ash into the cook chamber.
2. Clean the 2 fan blades with a brush to get off the soot build up. Very easy to do.I'm gonna disagree with some of your first point. If the draft/exhaust fan is blowing and you open the door you're not really going to be sucking ash into the cook chamber. Air, like water, will try to follow the path of least resistance. Once that front door is open the exhaust fan is going to be sucking air thru that big front door opening rather than continuing to be able to suck air thru the coal bed and the narrow passageway to get into the cook chamber.I think any ash that gets into the cook chamber is most likely going to occur if one is working the coal bed or adding splits while the exhaust fan is working. That is when ash is being knocked loose and some will likely get caught up in the flow of air into the chamber.I just wait until the exhaust fan is off before mucking around with the firebox but I could see that having a switch inline might be useful on occasion.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
How’s the wireless security on these?THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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Legume said:How’s the wireless security on these?
Excellent as they use the latest in NoFi technology.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
Thanks @QDude and @HeavyG for that.HeavyG said:QDude said:
A couple of things to consider with the KBQ:Foghorn said:@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.
1. Buy a plug in switch for the controller. That way you can simply hit the switch when you want to open up the main door. If the blower is operating and you open the door, it may suck some ash into the cook chamber.
2. Clean the 2 fan blades with a brush to get off the soot build up. Very easy to do.I'm gonna disagree with some of your first point. If the draft/exhaust fan is blowing and you open the door you're not really going to be sucking ash into the cook chamber. Air, like water, will try to follow the path of least resistance. Once that front door is open the exhaust fan is going to be sucking air thru that big front door opening rather than continuing to be able to suck air thru the coal bed and the narrow passageway to get into the cook chamber.I think any ash that gets into the cook chamber is most likely going to occur if one is working the coal bed or adding splits while the exhaust fan is working. That is when ash is being knocked loose and some will likely get caught up in the flow of air into the chamber.I just wait until the exhaust fan is off before mucking around with the firebox but I could see that having a switch inline might be useful on occasion.XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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Yes you are right. I got mixed up in my advancing years. The switch helps if you want to check on your cook when the blower is operating. It cost like $6. Stirring the coals when the fan is blowing will bring a little ash into the cook chamber.HeavyG said:QDude said:
A couple of things to consider with the KBQ:Foghorn said:@20stone picked it up for me this morning. I'll get it from him next weekend.
Thank you @Photo Egg for posting this and helping me spend my money.
1. Buy a plug in switch for the controller. That way you can simply hit the switch when you want to open up the main door. If the blower is operating and you open the door, it may suck some ash into the cook chamber.
2. Clean the 2 fan blades with a brush to get off the soot build up. Very easy to do.I'm gonna disagree with some of your first point. If the draft/exhaust fan is blowing and you open the door you're not really going to be sucking ash into the cook chamber. Air, like water, will try to follow the path of least resistance. Once that front door is open the exhaust fan is going to be sucking air thru that big front door opening rather than continuing to be able to suck air thru the coal bed and the narrow passageway to get into the cook chamber.I think any ash that gets into the cook chamber is most likely going to occur if one is working the coal bed or adding splits while the exhaust fan is working. That is when ash is being knocked loose and some will likely get caught up in the flow of air into the chamber.I just wait until the exhaust fan is off before mucking around with the firebox but I could see that having a switch inline might be useful on occasion.Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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How does it fail? Does controller fail with the blower on full?
I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.
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Time for some game theory.Ozzie_Isaac said:How does it fail? Does controller fail with the blower on full?"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 am not aware of any controller failure issues related to the blower. The KBQ seems to be pretty bullet proof.
The only Wifi issues I have come from the smoke it generates - it sends out my personal data across the sky but I don't care as it disappears quickly.Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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It sounds like you're on the high temp wash or quick clean mode. I believe Kenmore and Whirlpool has an updated fix for the bug you mention above.QDude said:I am not aware of any controller failure issues related to the blower. The KBQ seems to be pretty bullet proof.
The only Wifi issues I have come from the smoke it generates - it sends out my personal data across the sky but I don't care as it disappears quickly."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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Glad to see people enjoying the KBQ on this forum too! I have been looking for one off and on, but no luck like that! Congratulations.Ruining Gaskets one cook at a time.
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There are 8 or 10 of us on here now. Welcome aboard by the way.Sheldon_Nigel said:Glad to see people enjoying the KBQ on this forum too! I have been looking for one off and on, but no luck like that! Congratulations.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
The KBQ is just another cooker that is great as some things just like the egg. I would never get rid of my egg though. Someday I may sell the KBQ but not my egg!
Northern Colorado Egghead since 2012.
XL BGE and a KBQ.
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
There are 8 or 10 of us on here now. Welcome aboard by the way.Sheldon_Nigel said:Glad to see people enjoying the KBQ on this forum too! I have been looking for one off and on, but no luck like that! Congratulations.
That's about twice the number of KBQ'ers I thought we had here. I must have dozed off and missed some threads.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
Welcome aboard the crazy train @Sheldon_Nigel.
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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YouHeavyG said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
There are 8 or 10 of us on here now. Welcome aboard by the way.Sheldon_Nigel said:Glad to see people enjoying the KBQ on this forum too! I have been looking for one off and on, but no luck like that! Congratulations.
That's about twice the number of KBQ'ers I thought we had here. I must have dozed off and missed some threads.
me
20stone
foghorn
weberwho
qdude
Some dude in the quad cities who left the forum
sancho55
thats 8 for sure and I’m sure I’m forgetting someone. A few are not very active these days so no surprise that they aren’t all obvious.
Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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