aldovr Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I searched the forum but couldn't come up with the answers. What is the function of the rear door? Is it for ash removal? If so it isn't level with the floor of the kooker. Can this be done thru the lower draft door? What tool is best suited for this? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Newbie Questions I searched the forum but couldn't come up with the answers. What is the function of the rear door? Is it for ash removal? If so it isn't level with the floor of the kooker. Can this be done thru the lower draft door? What tool is best suited for this? Thanks in advance It is for the gas option. Ash removal is done through the front draft door. -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Re: Newbie Questions done thru the lower draft door? What tool is best suited for this? That is about the only way to get it out. I find it easiest to remove the charcoal basket, maybe even the fire ring, and just push it all out the front door. It can be messy, but you dont have to do it very frequently. When the ash piles up in the middle, you can push it back up around the edges, under the fire ring. For the few times a year you do need to empty it, try to pick a day thats not too windy. Since the ash is falling from the front door to the catch bin on the ground, wind will make it exponentially messier Some people just stick a shop vac in and suck the ash out, if that sounds better to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Been working on a EZ clean insert.. I've been playing with a few ideas and will eventually have something that holds a trash bag that fits into the front draft door assembly so that when you sweep out the front opening it goes directly into a bag and makes no mess! I definitely think the Ultimate grill should have something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Get to work Dennis; make one for the 19.5 too! For what ever it's worth; I know it get mixed reviews. But, I like the ash tool from K. Take a cardboard carton, line with trash bag, slide it under the door, and pull out the ash using the ash tool. Works great long as you're not cleaning on a windy day. I too like to pack the ash until I can't pack anymore. Don't ask me why, but I think packing the ash adds something. Caution using shop vacs, Hot Embers! And not all shop vacs can handle the ash. It tends to clog my Craftsman shop vac filter. End up spending more time cleaning that than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I have been using my fireplace shovel, it's just a cheapy so I can kind of bend the shovel part to fit through the door and empty the ash into the ash bucket. I don't get it squeaky clean, and in fact I don't clean it out every time either. I may remove the fire box to clean it out once or twice a year when I get really motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbower Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 It's a little pricey, but a fireplace vacuum is a handy tool to have around. Especially if you also have a wood burning fireplace or stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Quick and easy.. Washes right off Ash I've found doesn't bite so I usually just pull out the charcoal basket and with a little piece of cardboard in my my hand sweep the ash out the door into a box or bag. Quick and easy.. And the ash.. washes off your hands easily.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Re: Quick and easy.. Washes right off Ash I've found doesn't bite ... A pleasant change for you, I'm sure. I mean, I've seen some of the stuff you cook over there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Remove the fire ring/box ?......... Would that be the two-piece ceramic part, holds charcoal basket? If so, is it really a good idea to be messing with that? I have the other guys brand, and man you don't want to move it if you don't have to. Like moving a sandcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 This is going to sound outrageous, especially after all the claims you got from the other kamp....but YES! you can take out the fire ring. Its two pieces, and its very solid and heavy, not brittle and crumbly like the lower quality brand. You almost have to take it out to empty ash, and there is absolutely no harm in doing so. Just set it back in place when you are done. It doesnt "wedge" in like the POSK type does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Re: Newbie Questions Would be nice if Dennis would make us a 2 piece soot rake. Example: 1- Handle 3/8 x 18 inches with counter sunk screw hole in one end. 2- Flat piece of metal 1 1/2 x 4 inches (with screw hole in center) Papa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
