Alohapiggy Posted August 23, 2019 Report Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) I just got done chatting with a customer service agent and asked if there will be any adapters for the KK. He referred me to the adapters that are available now. I informed him that those adapters won’t work with the KK. I just received email asking for pictures of the KK and the fan port. So fingers crossed that Thermoworks will soon make an adapter to fit the KK. Edited August 23, 2019 by Alohapiggy 2
Longhorn203 Posted August 25, 2019 Report Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Following. Trust the Thermoworks brand. Edited August 25, 2019 by Longhorn203
Alohapiggy Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) I finally got a reply back from Thermoworks after showing them pics of the KK fan port. This is the response I got. “I would recommend pulling the vent assembly out, remove the wooden handle then use one of the 3 vent holes and taping the other two. Without knowing what's behind the vent that is the best option” So I’m guessing Thermoworks isn’t making an adapter to adapt billows to the KK. Edited August 27, 2019 by Alohapiggy
MacKenzie Posted August 26, 2019 Report Posted August 26, 2019 That does seem like a good option. I've had to send my whole unit back to Thermoworks. The fan would run but never shut off. Waiting to see what they say, not worried as they are a very good company and I'm sure they will rectify the situation. Their suggestion would keep the burn in the middle of the KK where as when you in from the side the burn tends to stay on the right hand side and that is also where you put the thermometer cables. When I get my unit back I think I'll try this idea out Alohapiggy. Thanks for the tip.
tony b Posted August 27, 2019 Report Posted August 27, 2019 I'm curious to see how their "suggestion" works out, as I am a bit skeptical that it will attach cleanly to the vent door. If someone gets it to work, please post pictures.
Alohapiggy Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Posted August 27, 2019 I’m not happy with their answer. I really wanted an adapter to work with the fan port on my KK. I really don’t want to take apart my vent and use tape. The cyber Q is looking really attractive now. 1
MacKenzie Posted August 27, 2019 Report Posted August 27, 2019 If I didn't already have the Signals I would not have bought the Billows. @Tony, when I get mine back I will at least try it to see what I think. 1
ckreef Posted August 27, 2019 Report Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Alohapiggy said: I’m not happy with their answer. I really wanted an adapter to work with the fan port on my KK. I really don’t want to take apart my vent and use tape. The cyber Q is looking really attractive now. I have to agree. I thought it was a bogus response. Tapeing vent holes - I had to laugh.
Alohapiggy Posted August 27, 2019 Author Report Posted August 27, 2019 Haha yes I feel the same. Who’s supplying the tape?
ckreef Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alohapiggy said: 1 hour ago, MacKenzie said: They do provide you with the tape. 1 hour ago, Alohapiggy said: Haha yes I feel the same. Who’s supplying the tape? Sticky tape on a $5k SS vent. I don't think so............. Edited August 28, 2019 by ckreef 1
Alohapiggy Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Posted August 28, 2019 yup no make shift taping stuff to my grill. It’s a definite no for me. 1
MacKenzie Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Haha yes I feel the same. Who’s supplying the tape? It comes with the Billows. I know it's hard to believe but they do provide the tape, in fact you can see it in one of their videos. Edited August 28, 2019 by MacKenzie
Alphonse Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 6 hours ago, Alohapiggy said: I’m not happy with their answer. I really wanted an adapter to work with the fan port on my KK. I really don’t want to take apart my vent and use tape. The cyber Q is looking really attractive now. Agree with you! The KK has a port and it is there for a reason! I have been tinkering with a solution for an adapter for both Billows and a Fireboard/Auber Instruments fans. As you know, the Guru fan is the simplest plug and play solution but it would be nice to be able to adapt the other fans/systems if you want. I am wondering if ThermoWorks will ever really develop an adapter for the KK. The volume of demand likely does not stimulate their interest.
Alohapiggy Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Posted August 28, 2019 I’m a sucker for a good sale. I’m even a sucker for free shipping especially where I live. With Labor Day coming up I’m eyeing the Bbq Guru website.
Basher Posted August 28, 2019 Report Posted August 28, 2019 Alohapiggy have you looked at the Smartfire? https://smartfirebbq.com/ This is the direction I will be moving in. There is an article in this forum showing features.
Alohapiggy Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Posted August 28, 2019 Does smart fire have a fan adapter for the KK?
Basher Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 I have physically seen and handled the Smart fire adapter, however, my KK hasn't arrived yet so not sure about it fitting. The owner has looked at the KK specs and assures me it will fit. Dimensions are on this link. https://smartfirebbq.com/products/kamado-adaptor?_pos=4&_sid=ec0f406ed&_ss=r and this link. https://smartfirebbq.com/products/universal-adapter?_pos=1&_sid=ec0f406ed&_ss=r Maybe other here can check out the measurements of their KK portals to confirm.
ckreef Posted August 29, 2019 Report Posted August 29, 2019 I don't have a smartfire but....... Looking at the adapter pictures (links above) neither have anything to do with a KK/Guru port. But looking at those dimensions if the inside of the Guru port is 31mm it should work without an adapter. I'm not at home so I can't measure.
