twharton Posted October 16, 2006 Report Posted October 16, 2006 And just in asking I think I've answered it. The 'polder' tube on the side of the KK is for the meat thermometer like this right? O.K. let the ribbing begin! How bout my avatar so be nice cos Strong Bad takes no prisoners!
ThreeDJ16 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Posted October 16, 2006 Re: An Obviously Stupid Question And just in asking I think I've answered it. The 'polder' tube on the side of the KK is for the meat thermometer like this right? O.K. let the ribbing begin! How bout my avatar so be nice cos Strong Bad takes no prisoners! Yup, that one will work; or Guru, or Maverick! Never a stupid question, if you don't know the answer. -=Jasen=-
leejp Posted October 21, 2006 Report Posted October 21, 2006 Re: An Obviously Stupid Question And just in asking I think I've answered it. The 'polder' tube on the side of the KK is for the meat thermometer like this right? O.K. let the ribbing begin! How bout my avatar so be nice cos Strong Bad takes no prisoners! Yup, that one will work; or Guru, or Maverick! Never a stupid question, if you don't know the answer. -=Jasen=- Whatever you do... Do NOT purchase the Maverick ET-73 Smoker Thermometer. That is a SERIOUS piece of junk!
ThreeDJ16 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Posted October 21, 2006 Re: An Obviously Stupid Question Whatever you do... Do NOT purchase the Maverick ET-73 Smoker Thermometer. That is a SERIOUS piece of junk! You know, I have heard a lot of controversy over that one. I think there was a factory change on it or something as the one I have works prefect. I have had it for years with no problems. Now the range is nothing like they claim, but it works fine in my house. I rarely use it on the grill anymore since I have a Guru, but I still use in for the oven a good bit. But maybe I was lucky as I have heard of people with problems using them. -=Jasen=-
Fetzervalve Posted October 21, 2006 Report Posted October 21, 2006 Yeah - and another question... I agree with DJ - range is not too impressive, but seems to get the job done. Now - does anyone have an elegant solution for plugging the Polder port on the KK? I have been sticking a small rag scrap in it, it works, but it looks like crap!
ThreeDJ16 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Posted October 21, 2006 Re: Yeah - and another question... Now - does anyone have an elegant solution for plugging the Polder port on the KK? I have been sticking a small rag scrap in it, it works, but it looks like crap! You could make your own silicone plug. It would not be hard to make one with the wire running through it and one for when not using (or make a hole in it to feed the probe/wires through). You could do it on the KK polder hole or even better, make a small mold by drilling the same size hole in a peice of plastic. Another countersunk hole around it would give a lip to grab onto. You will need some kind of release agent (there is one made for silicone or a light grease would work - lard, shortening). Though, from what I understand by most people here is they just don't worry about that small hole. -=Jasen=-
Firemonkey Posted October 21, 2006 Report Posted October 21, 2006 DJ, with all of your ideas and engineering, I sure hope you never get a Jeep! You would never sleep once you started pondering all of the upgrades and parts you could build or buy! You could already start a cottage business with your KK inventions alone.
greggd Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 polder plug Fetzervalve: Here is a thought for a plug. Pick up a solid brass/aluminum dowel rod at the hardware that is close to the inside dimension of the hole. Lop off an appropriate length leaving enough to affix a wooden knob (is superglue temp resistant?) or thread it for a cap screw as a tiny handle. Perhaps a carriage bolt cut to length would be even easier. They also carry various sizes of black rubber stoppers, but I think the temperature could be an issue. My 2 cents greggd
ThreeDJ16 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Great idea too Greg! BTW, does anyone happen to have the diameter and depth of the polder hole and rotisserie hole? Appreciated. -=Jasen=-
Fetzervalve Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Great idea too Greg! BTW, does anyone happen to have the diameter and depth of the polder hole and rotisserie hole? Appreciated. -=Jasen=- I will happy to provide these in a few hours (when I get home). The rotis. socket is that, not a through hole......fyi
ThreeDJ16 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Great idea too Greg! BTW, does anyone happen to have the diameter and depth of the polder hole and rotisserie hole? Appreciated. -=Jasen=- I will happy to provide these in a few hours (when I get home). The rotis. socket is that, not a through hole......fyi There is not one side that goes all the way through for the rotisserie? Be kinda tough to hook up a motor, wouldn't it? I am hoping to make a mold for these holes so I can make silicone plugs. -=Jasen=-
Fetzervalve Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 It's a socket Bucko. If you don't believe me, look here:http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewt ... highlight=
ThreeDJ16 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 It's a socket Bucko. If you don't believe me, look here:http://www.komodokamado.com/forum/viewt ... highlight= I have not seen it yet, I am just asking how buddy? I mean somehow it has to attach to the motor? So suussplain it to me? Is there a rod already installed that goes through to the rotisserie motor? I know one side is spring loaded, so how does the other work - some kind of socket and connector? -=Jasen=- All I have to go on is this pic! Oh yeah, don't know whose pic this was, but yeah they misspelled rotisserie - hehe.
Fetzervalve Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Disclaimer: I don't have the rotis. It appppears that the motor shaft sticks into the socket on the outside and then the cradle spring loads between the fittings on the inside, the motor socket turns and viola! It's like a secret passage in one of your video games! Have you ever played America's Army? I don't have a game console, but I rented an xbox once and thought Halo was lame, I prefer to shoot people not aliens.
Fetzervalve Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Look at this picture, you can see the socket with the square hole. That other picture must be old, it doesn't have the bolts to hold the bracket..
ThreeDJ16 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Disclaimer: I don't have the rotis. It appppears that the motor shaft sticks into the socket on the outside and then the cradle spring loads between the fittings on the inside, the motor socket turns and viola! It's like a secret passage in one of your video games! Have you ever played America's Army? I don't have a game console, but I rented an xbox once and thought Halo was lame, I prefer to shoot people not aliens. Halo lame - argh - you are on my bad list now - hehe (give it another try - maybe Halo 2)! But thanks for the info as I was never quite sure how that portion of the damn thing worked. Now after I get some size info I am gonna experiment with making a mold. I got some scrap teflon in my shop and I was going to drill a hole the exact dimensions as the hole, but 3/8 deeper. Then countersink it 3/8 deep about 1/2 larger for something to grab hold of and fill it with high temp black silicone. Just an experiment. -=Jasen=-
Fetzervalve Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 Great idea too Greg! BTW, does anyone happen to have the diameter and depth of the polder hole and rotisserie hole? Appreciated. -=Jasen=- Polder tube is 2" long and .53" diameter.
Firemonkey Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 It appppears that the motor shaft sticks into the socket on the outside and then the cradle spring loads between the fittings on the inside, the motor socket turns and viola! Huh? So there is some sort of spindle in there that rotates with the motor?? The hole does not go all the way through the motor side? ...and I agree. I prefer human based games such as ghost Recon to halo, too
rorkin Posted November 7, 2006 Report Posted November 7, 2006 There is a piece that rotates. The shaft from the basket fits into the inboard side and the shaft for the motor fits the outboard side.. It does not however seem to be drilled through .
Firemonkey Posted November 8, 2006 Report Posted November 8, 2006 So Dennis, whats the story on this mechanism? I am guessing you went all out with sealed bearings in there? Is it lubricated, and should it be re-lubed periodically? I am assuming this area can get quite hot, especially with a hot metal rod seated in it.
