Tangles

Great thanks

Ok So if you want to have a fan with the Fireboard you need to purchase their fan control cable at $89usd. This cable allows you to plug in a 12v fan with a 2.5mm power adapter.

You can purchase a fireboard fan for $59uss but it’s got a square connector so not perfect for the KK.

The guru pit fan (medium) fits the KK. Their support team sent me this.

“I can confirm that our fan is 12v and it does have a 2.5mm cord but I cannot confirm that it is compatible. Our products are made specifically to use with our controls so I cannot advise you to use these components with a Fireboard. Using them with another control will automatically void the warranty. “

So I suspect it works but I don’t know 100% sure.

I will make do without a fan as Aussie says the KK doesn’t need it. The thermometer is all I need.

I like my gadgets so it’s been hard for me to resist getting a fan but ultimately it’s probably waste of money in my situation



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What the heck is vegemite?

Hahaha it’s what a lot of us Aussies grew up with. It’s a pretty gross spread you put on toast or something to mask it’s disgusting taste hahaha
I could never handle it but a lot of people love it.


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Looks great I just hold the rod straight up and push the meat down apply a bit of pressure for the fat cap at first .much easier than going from the side .just don't lean over it as you do it lol. nice looking cook
 
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Actually, I think you can unscrew the left side and screw on the sharp end to get the meat on. I forgot about this other attachment.

I used a knife to pierce the meat then pressure.



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I looked into the smart fire and guru but once I relized Ora just locks in I seen no need I have an igrill mini that I would like to upgrade to number 2 because the flashing lights do my head in lol and a thermopen..I regularly set up a cook and go out without a worry because when I get home the temp is where I set it .just load the basket and all is good

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Totally agree with you Aussie.
That said, the Fireboard has Bluetooth and wifi. Has been handy for cooks. I can check in when I am out. The charts are good too.

Agree with the fan. I haven’t got one and will most likely give it a miss. I will find out for others in the forum wanting a fan with the fireboard.


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Looking great.


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Hi guys I have a Fireboard as a cloud thermometer. Fireboard has their own fan but the guru viper pit fan fits perfectly in the KK.

 

You can use their party fans with the Fireboard so long as it’s 12V and has a 2.5mm power adaptor.

 

Can I ask the guru users out there if their fan has a 2.5mm adaptor.

 

I did ask Fireboard support but they couldn’t tell me.

I have emailed the guru guys too.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

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Tangles, that is great. I have jerky on my to do list, having never having done it before. Thanks for posting your recipe.

Thanks Mac.
It was bonfire that got the idea in my head. He asked if you could cook jerky in the kk. I said I wasn’t sure
My brother and sister have been making biltong using home made contraptions.
Then I say tryus and bosco’s great results. Thought I would give it a try.
It was a good result. To me the texture was great.
The kk was easy to keep temps at 70. Next time I would load up the basket though as towards the end, I could see temp slowly starting to drop. Most of the charcoal was done when I finished.


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The rod is adjustable on the left side. You’ll need to play with it to find the right length, then use blue loctite to fix it in that position. 

Oh I meant getting the meat onto the spit rod.
The spit itself fit perfectly in the KK. I should have taken pictures of the setup as I believe someone recent was having trouble.


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I wanted to try picanha using the roti spit.

 

Must admit it was fiddly getting it onto the spit. Any tips appreciated.

 

I used the basket splitter with the charcoal at the rear. A lot of fat dripped onto the other side of the basket where I had foil. Next time I may just use the full basket.

 

I also forgot to season so had to do it afterwards.

 

Family loved it. So does our dachshund who gets the leftovers.

 

 

 

 

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Wanted to try making jerky. Recipe was

150ml teriyaki sauce

3tbs Worcestershire

2tbs paprika

1 tbs black pepper

1/2 tbs salt

2tbs chilli flakes

5tbs honey

 

I used eye round. I got 2kg worth. Put in freezer for 30 mins and sliced it 5mm.

 

I made two batches of the recipe above. One with chilli the other without.

 

Marinade overnight.

 

I used the basket splitter and put in half a basket. I used banksia cones to smoke.

 

Got temp up to 70 degrees (centigrade). The KK kept the temp constant once I got to 70. It was the first time I was using the fireboard and having it cloud connected was great while I was out and about during the day.

 

I cooked it for 4.5 hours. It turned it great. It was a great texture. My 4 yo daughter loved the non chilli one. She is addicted.

 

 

 

 

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Please let us know how it goes. I like the look of the fireboard. I’m also keen to get a fan. Am I right that you can control your cook (if you have a fan) from a completely different place as long as you are connected to the cloud (ie. have any internet access).
Also a very novice question, what fitting do I need for a fan, from looking at bbqguru it looks like I need a 1 3/8” threaded adaptor. Which for something like a fireboard blower  looks not straight forward as they’re designed to put in the rectangular air intake on a BGE or similar. Did you have a fan in mind if you did go that way ?
ps chickens and pork belly tonight !!!!! So hungry already !

The FireBoard has been great so far. Doing jerky today and the charts are handy. Am at my son basketball and it’s good to see that temps are constant.

You can get the fan cable for the fireboard and plug in other fans. The guru ones fit the KK. I will check if it works with the fireboard and let you know


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Wow another inspiring meal. Your plate up always look great.


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The color choice is simple...get the one your wife likes better. Happy wife equals happy life.
 
I was going to order the meater and lots of unhappy owners on Amazing Rib site warned me not to. I ended up getting the FireBoard, which has wires, but can take six separate temps at once and is cloud based. I’m extremely happy with the performance so far.
 
 

Hi sfdrew did you get the fan with the fireboard? Wondering how it performs. Still waiting for mine...


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Newer grills came with bolts and wingnuts that keep it locked like this:
 
If your grill doesn't have this, contact Dennis. You can retrofit to a locking door. I did this with my 23". The 32" (as in that post) already had this feature.

Ahh I see. Yep mine is sealed with the wing nuts. I thought folk were sealing it with silicone or something similar.


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Yum yum


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I live in a fairly cold climate and don't have any problems heating up the KK during winter. I'd pass on the gas option, personally. Most of us have sealed up the gas doors on ours to prevent air leaks. In fact, I don't think Dennis makes grills with them as a default anymore - you have to ask for one to be built in, as almost no one uses it. 

Just wondering how you seal up the gas door


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Looks tasty.


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Aussie did you wrap in foil or paper? Troys selling rolls of butcher paper but it’s a massive roll.


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Very nice. I am building my way up to a brisket cook


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Thanks for the confirmation [mention=2957]Tangles[/mention]

Thanks for fixing. Sys admins never get credit for the work they do. So kudos to you.


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Working again. Thanks so much!


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1 minute ago, Tangles said:

If you want a fan you can also check out smart fire. It’s Australian. https://smartfirebbq.com/products/smartfire-bbq-controller

It gets good ratings too  

theres a bloke in Henley brook selling his on the bbq Aust Facebook page. It’s new with assessories. 

 

Haha I just notice his name. Hopefully it not fake but the admins on this group are pretty strict on accepting people in the group so should be fine. It’s pick up anyway so don’t part with cash unless you see it. 

7 hours ago, Stevesoncoals said:

Ps where did you buy it ?

If you want a fan you can also check out smart fire. It’s Australian. https://smartfirebbq.com/products/smartfire-bbq-controller

It gets good ratings too  

theres a bloke in Henley brook selling his on the bbq Aust Facebook page. It’s new with assessories. 

 

7 hours ago, Stevesoncoals said:

Ps where did you buy it ?

I got it from https://www.fireboard.com/shop/fireboard-fbx11-thermometer/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwNGBvOaI2wIVVRSPCh0ebgw6EAAYASAAEgJ-8PD_BwE

 

its in Perth but stuck with auspost at the moment. I got the 3 probe pack and also got 2 comp probes  the comp probes are straight so I thought they would go through the kk probe holes easier  

 

As as I say, I didn’t get the fan with it. Will see how I go without the fan. So far I have been fine without it. 

Looks great - what a great first cook. 

I have just ordered a Fireboard for a thermometer. I was temped to get the fan with but didn't... I have found the temps to be stable on mine. I have done several boston butts over night. Not long ago, I did 4 on my 23" Admitted, I was nervous as my Maverick thermometer kept losing it's connection so I didn't have an alarm if the temp went askew. It didn't matter, the temps stay consistent even when I woke up the next morning. I have slept through several overnight cooks without a worry.

I bought the Fireboard as it has bluetooth and wifi. Will see how that goes. 

I was talked out of buying a stoker or similar by others on the forum. So far, it's been fine for me for all my low and slows. 

I wonder if was the Perth afternoon seabreeze that got you at the 5 hour mark... though, I don't remember much wind on Sunday.