Fast Freddie Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I just received a broken up cooker and I am looking for the parts and prices for the items I will need to rebuild the pit. Anyone know a link to these? TIA Fast Freddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 It depends on the parts (and how much you care about looks). Most of the damage can probably be fixed with fireplace cement and standard grout/tiles/sealant. If you've got some damaged stainless hardware you may be able to have someone fabricate simple replacements locally but anything complex you may need to send an email to Dennis to try to replace. He can also get you matching tiles if you want, if you don't care that much you can either use some standard tiles or even just leave them off. If you've got any questions on how to get started, it may be best to post some pictures of the damage and we can post some pictures of what it's supposed to look like and some direction on how to get things fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 Syzygies is the new resident expert on restoration projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddie Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 It depends on the parts (and how much you care about looks). Most of the damage can probably be fixed with fireplace cement and standard grout/tiles/sealant. If you've got some damaged stainless hardware you may be able to have someone fabricate simple replacements locally but anything complex you may need to send an email to Dennis to try to replace. He can also get you matching tiles if you want, if you don't care that much you can either use some standard tiles or even just leave them off. If you've got any questions on how to get started, it may be best to post some pictures of the damage and we can post some pictures of what it's supposed to look like and some direction on how to get things fixed. The bottom of the cooking chamber has some concrete broken off. It looks like I can form it and pour some replacement cement. I will add some rebar to strengthing it. I already have the replacement tiles. I don't think anything else is broke, except for one leg on the firebox, which should be easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 I'm in Palo Alto Hi Freddy.. I'll give you a call, I'm in Palo Alto and should be able to scrounge up something for you.. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddie Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Sounds good. But I still want to see a page with options and parts. Does one exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Your grill likely came with all the options There are 3 grill racks, available in 3/8 or 1/4" stainless, all of which may or may not have been ordered with your grill. There are refractory heat deflectors that sit on the top of the charcoal basket, which would have come with your grill. There are some side tables that can be attached to the grill - if they are our of R&D yet There is an EZque rotis that fits the grill, but you need to order the basket and motor directly from EZQue. Dennis makes the small square stainless rods to attach it to the grill. And there is a port to add a temperature controller, I suspect you have that part covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Sounds good. But I still want to see a page with options and parts. Does one exist? There isn't much in the way of options on these guys, they come fully loaded! Here is a list of some of the accessories you should have with the cooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 I can see the confusion. Some companies sell the basic package grill and everything extra. These cookers are sold as packages....and I don't recall ever seeing any repair parts requests before, except for some of the kamados. I know there have been freight damaged units, but I think the repairs and parts are usually handled by direct email to Dennis. However Dennis might need to develop something when he returns as I think he has gotten numerous requests for parts for the Kamados....and freight damage will probably recur. I personally am getting a new lump basket from Dennis for my brother-in-laws K7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddie Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I like to buy things with all the options. It is good to know that the KK comes this way. The large middle section fell four feet off of a truck, breaking half of the bottom, and a piece of the side is broke. It cannot stand on the base. I will form the broken area and pour some refractory cement in the form and level it out. I will take pictures of the repair process. I have new replacement tiles. I want to get it fixed and practice cooking with it. I want to take it along with my FEC to some contests. No one that competes against me has one. There are a lot of BGE's, and I use to see the couple who competed with Richard's Kamado's, but I haven't seen them since the Vegas competition in 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiarby Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I use to see the couple who competed with Richard's Kamado's, but I haven't seen them since the Vegas competition in 2003. That's Kim & David... they own a dive shop (scuba stuff) in Virginia. dallaswestondivecenter.com I last saw them in 2005 when they stopped by and had dinner with me in PHX on a road trip, and in 2004 at New Holland PA Cookoff. (shown below at awards ceremony) DougS also used to compete as "Smoke Happens" with a pair of K's in PA area...not sure if he does or not anymore. I competed with my K's in 2004 in Tempe AZ... (6th overall ) I'm in the middle with Dave Williams (left) & Mark Motta (right) If I had an FEC I would not travel with a K... too heavy & fragile to take the banging around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddie Posted January 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 That's them. I went to Richard's forum, where I knew there was a picture of them cooking a contest, but I am unable to login. It seems that I offended him with a question awhile back LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 interesting... Someone would rather purchase a damaged KK than another cooker. And his account no longer works at another forum. Go figger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
