Buzilo Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 How long does it take to heat up? I am debating a 23 or 32 I know it’s a big difference. Currently have a 21 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 It's all proportional to the mass. You can shorten the time by lighting more than one spot, but you end up using more charcoal that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 It also depends on what you mean by “heat up”. If you mean heat soaked, then due to mass it will take longer. If you mean ready for direct grilling, my 32 is ready faster than my 23. Larger top/bottom vents means more airflow. It’s surprisingly agile for a big guy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 I didn't respond to @buzilo's question when I first saw it because it confused me but I didn't know why. On reflection, just before I went to bed, I thought that the answer must be "it depends". Happily, @Pequod agrees. I have my 32 in a permanent half basket config for two zone cooking. That half basket is probably equivalent to a 23 basket and, as Pequod said, you can generate more airflow through the 32 and so it lights very quickly. Therefore, for a hot and fast cook the 32 is quicker and for heat soaking to cook bread or pizza it is slower. No precise timings here because...it depends. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thank you that’s what I wanted to knowSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 So, where are you with your debate on 32 v 23 @buzilo? Will you definitely move your 21 on or might you keep it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Sorry for the delay, I’m definitely batting for the 32. I just like the versatility. Going from the 21 to 23’s not bad but I’m afraid that I might want to go up the stuff again laterSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 if and when I get the 32 I might get rid of the 21 just because of spaceSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, buzilo said: Sorry for the delay, I’m definitely batting for the 32. I just like the versatility. Going from the 21 to 23’s not bad but I’m afraid that I might want to go up the stuff again later I think your logic is sound. There is really not that much difference between the 21 and 23 so, if you are going to size up I would definitely go for the 32. 1 hour ago, buzilo said: if and when I get the 32 I might get rid of the 21 just because of space See how you go. If you do get the 32 you could use it alongside the 21, space allowing, to see if there are benefits in running both sometimes. I certainly find having more than one KK very useful when cooking outdoors in the summer. Cuts the number of trips back into the IDK and is just more fun all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just spoke to Dennis, went with the 32 / blue pebble. I’m excited! Now I will need to sell the 21. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Just spoke to Dennis, went with the 32 / blue pebble. I’m excited! Now I will need to sell the 21. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCongrats! Our KK’s will prob be on the same boat... we are bonded forever, lol!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 He said that he is waiting for the tiles hopefully! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 He said that he is waiting for the tiles hopefully! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDo you have a picture of your 21?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I put up the listing with all the picturesSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 21" SUPREME Metalic Bronze Komodo Kamado For Sale - $3000 https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=53718&share_tid=10731&url=https://www.komodokamadoforum.com/index.php?/topic/10731-21%22-SUPREME-Metalic-Bronze-Komodo-Kamado-For-Sale---%243000&share_type=t&link_source=appSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 11 hours ago, buzilo said: Just spoke to Dennis, went with the 32 / blue pebble. I’m excited! Congratulations @buzilo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzilo Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks now I have to rip out a deck and interlock it or open it up and secure it with cement blocks so it can hold this beast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
