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I've been using this for years. In fact, I have two extra to make sure if it's discontinued I have backups. http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html The handle is not as long as the JT850, but you don't need it. I use this with the charcoal in place and the grill grate in place as well. The flame coming out is long enough to reach the charcoal from above the grill. Hot coals in 5 minutes. Yet it's still very efficient with propane, 20lb bottle lasts me about a year with 2-3 starts per week.

This is actually the burner I've been using for about 6+ years. I'm on my second one. It works well, I'm ready to put meat on in 5 minutes or less, and a 20lb propane bottle lasts about a year and a half.

now if that were Louisiana, they'd turn that ship into an apartment complex, but with the Aussies I don't know.

Actually I did order the sleeving , just forgot mention it...... McMaster is great, company uses them for many supplies, amazing thing is we only pay for ground shipping yet receive everything (almost) next day from Chicago, Atlanta or LA to Houston!!!

Just bought some high-temp silicon stoppers to fit the probe hole .53" ID I think and the guru port hole (1.56" ID I think). I ordered two different sizes for each hole just to see which fits better. Ordered from www.mcmaster.com They're supposedly good to 600 degF. I'll let you know how they work, and post the appropriate sizes and part numbers.

Stubbs is my personal favorite. I'm surprised they tested that. Surprised it's even available in Philly.

OK, did a dry-run with the stoker yesterday, man it worked great. Held 225 & 250 fairly steady for over 24 hours!!! I even ramped it up for an hour or two at 275, then 300 to check how it responded to changes in target temps. It performed beautifully, the 4cfm fan doesn't overshoot the target temp by much. Of course I'm sure the top damper setting has something to do with that, I had it open only 1/4 turn. So this morning I put a brisket on @ 250. Wifey took it off about an hour ago (about 8 hours, internal temp 190) and said it was superb. Hopefully there's enough left when I get home!! Nothing like watching the temps and adjusting over the internet. I almost went through a full charge on my phone, refreshing it every 2-3 minutes LOL

nice pics Woodie, congrats

As someone who's owned almost every type of ceramic cooker, I can say that the Komodo Kamado is definitely the top of the line! From the time of my first contact with Dennis to receiving my cooker, the communication and customer service have been EXCELLENT! Happy to finally own the top-of-the-line and happy to know that Dennis will continue to support improvements and further accessories. There is absolutely no comparison in customer service to any other ceramic manufacturer I've ever dealt with. Included features and build-quality put my Mexi-K to shame. Thanks for a great product Dennis!! Jeff

I do not root for the cowboys, I can't stand Jerry Jones

I love snails. They do pretty much taste like garlic and butter, but are great on crusty bread!!! Then again, I'm from Texas where we eat rattlesnakes, frogs legs and the other white meat.......chicken!

true dat! I probably wouldn't think it was an issue if I had the procomm.

I just got a stoker, and it has the 4cfm fan. I haven't used it yet, but did plug it in to make sure everything is working. The fan seems to blow air pretty well. I've got the 10 cfm with my old guru. It seems like overkill on the Mexi-K, as it often overshoots unless I have the damper closed about half-way. I think smaller is better in the case of ceramic cookers.

Try oak chips/chunks from wine barrels, which should be all over the place for you. Mmmm good.....problem is your neighbors will flock to you like flies-to-crap because the smoke smells sooooo gooood.