Grout Quesiton

[SuperBBQDude]

Hi, I inherited a beautiful 23.   I have many other smokers, but this is the first Komodo I have cooked on.   The Unit sat unused for several years.  Covered but in a winter/snow area.   I need to do some grout repairs.   I have ordered the tube of grout.  Is there any videos showing the best way to do this?  I have seen the video on using a syringe and seen the video on venting.  But is there an actual video on how to patch the grout?

Also, I should patch this when the cooker is HOT.  Correct?  Like 550 degrees hot?    I believe this is unit is at least 10 years old.   Should I seal the grout as well?

Thank you for your help.

[Tyrus]

The grouting process is a one step application, the make-up of the grout itself has the character of a seal within itself and that is why it is sold alone. Using a syringe for the application never entered my mind when I was manuvering through the venting, I simply applied it to the area and worked the grout into the affected area with a bare finger. The grout has a soft enough texture, it's workable, but unfortunately doesn't have a long life span in the tube...it will harden after a peroid of time, but not within the time frame of use. I've used the grout when the KK was cold for small spots on perodic visual inspection time and again, however my KK up to this point has always been undercover by roof and fabric so it's not a frequent experience. I would think Dennis's grout techs would be applying the tiles to a cold KK beforehand, from there I believe they're cleaned and then cured in a kiln. So yah, I believe cold is ok, and don't apply any sealer, it's unecessary and could be detrimental.

[C6Bill]

A few pictures of what you are dealing with could help us help you 👍