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It's very easy for people to chime in and say what they would do or "money talks" or do it because you love BBQ! You see 10-20 minutes videos. You don't realize I spend over 1000 hours per year on YouTube (on top of working 50-60 work weeks running my main business). In addition, I have spent over $30k of my own money on smokers, lighting, and video gear. Add food, fuel and the cost of an editor (now that I outsourced that), and you start to realize how much of an investment growing a channel is. Most people have never tried to build a business and don't understand the time and money invested behind the scenes. I'm super happy to have helped spread the word about KK and encouraged many to consider the product. The videos aren't going anywhere, I'm sure many more will find them, and they will be just as helpful to new potential fans. The reality is that the numbers don't lie, and I had to make the best business decision for me. You can't trick the algorithm, and I need to keep growing to justify my spending my time and money. I have lost a lot of money each year so far, which doesn't include a price on my time. Even at $20/hour (do you work for $20/hour?), I would have lost more than $60k so far. I'm not complaining, I love it, but you have to understand the numbers and what's involved in saying what I should or shouldn't do. YT is a wide-open platform, give it a go, and I'm sure you'll have a very different option in no time. Dennis, thank you. I appreciate it! We will still be in touch for sure.

Will do!

Thank you, I appreciate that. I'm sure one day after I redo my patio, I'll have another. Most likely a 22" Table Top style, so I can build it in.

Hey Everyone, I have decided to sell my 32". It's Cobolt Blue tiles and I have the following accessories: Basket reducer Baking stone Left side table stainless Right side table stainless Double bottom drip pan KK smoke gnerator SS Rotisserie Standard Motor Black Wide Cover It's 3.5 years old and in perfect shape. It's always covered and well maintained. I have not used it a ton in the last year or so. Nothing is wrong it, I run a YouTube channel and I'm simply out of room on my patio. Unfortunately KK videos don't do as well as my other videos. This is simply because it's a luxury product and not everyone can afford it. I'm 45 mins outside of Philly and you would have to come get it as I have no way of delivering it. Please email [email protected] if you are interested. Thanks!

Hey John, Happy to help! I’ll be doing some more KK videos soon. I plan on balancing out the Yoder vs KK a bit more this year as well. I also have some battle videos planned to keep it mixed up. Just waiting for the warmer weather to get here. Thanks for watching!

Hey guys, Haven’t been on the forums in some time. Noticed this post and wanted to say thanks to Toni for sharing it! Happy to hear you guys enjoyed it! I’ll be doing more KK content this year so if you have topics you think would be helpful, let me know. Thanks! Jake

I have one of the 24" Double Flame units with the out post grill and stainless lid. I love the lid so I can go to bed and know that what's left of the coals will go out safety. I also love the added grill. I order in mesquite logs and have done some cooking and some high temp sears on it. We mostly use it as a fire pit, but some wood fire cooking/searing is always a nice change. It's very well built and you can feel it in the weight at 57 pounds. Had mine 2 years and very pleased with it.

Exact same start up process, except if I'm not in a hurry I will use one starter cube. In most cases I still use two so I can get it up to temp quicker. You will find that when you shut back down the vents it will slow the temp rise quickly. You also have to remember that there will be some heat soak into the cooker, and then when you add food, it will drop again. Get it up to 200-225, then dial vents back. You should be able to get 225-250 with an inch or two on the bottom vent and 1/4 - 1/2 turn on top vent. Remember this varies on size, I have a 32" but should be close

This is all part of the learning process and while I don't spend a ton of time on the forums and have only had mine less than a year, I can tell you this is a common issue when you are learning. I had a KamadoJoe for a couple years before I upgraded and did all my learning on it. Once you get used to it, you can dial it in how you want fairly quickly. I'm not familiar with that charcoal, I would try some KamadoJoe Big Block or Fogo Charcoal. Fogo is better, but the Big Block is pretty good in my book. You can also stock up a Costco when the KJ roadshow is in your area. As far as your startup, I typically use 2 starter cubes, bottom damper full open, and lid open for 10 mins or so. Then leave bottom open, and top turned out 2-3 turns until I get close to my temp. Then dial down and let temp settle.

Just wanted to follow up with a picture so you could see what I mean. You can see the wire and the probe near the back in the middle. This is 500 with a 1/4 basket, both bottom vents open (not pulled out), and top vent 2 or 3 turns. I'm really wondering about the charcoal or if you a 100% full basket like someone else mentioned. I also cook my pizza at 550. I haven't made a napoleon style high temp pizza though.

What kind of Lump Charcoal? One thing to be aware of is that not all Lump in created equal. There is some terrible stuff on the market that doesn't burn very hot or long. Not sure which model you have, but you can also put out the bottom damper to gain even more air flow as well. The hole in the side is typically for a cable to go in for a wired thermometer. I usually have one in a mount on my grate to get grate level temps. Something like a Thermapen Smoke or Smoke X.

lol late to the party but that's funny

This is a classic case of you don’t know what you don’t know. 10 years ago I bought a Weber Summit grill for $2k. My buddy swore up and down it was a waste of money. I explained that I had spent more than than that in 15 years on grills that didn’t last. I should have just spent the money once. He said his $400 grill was just as good. 3 years later his grill was rotted out and he bought a Weber. My Weber lasted 8 years and was in great shape when I sold it for $600 and bought a Lynx. He then argued with me about Tvs as well after saving money and buying a Visio. That tv lasted 2 years before having issues I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for but some just don’t understand that concept. My KK is better than my KJ and completely happy with the upgrade.

Sorry Paul, missed this. Unfortunately I have not been able to use it for a few weeks. Hoping to get back at it soon!

Haha true that