@@leejohnson197733 classic 1 is very stripped down version. While most cost effective, you would be better with Classic II as it fits more of the accessories and features are better. Just my professional cents - Sam
@@justgrillin from what i have read its only the spring lid and the gasket that is different, the huge price difference doesnt seem to carry enough value for me, i would rather use any extra money to start buying meat and get smoking and learning
@@Myxa1337 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. Lump charcoal will give you a better smoke flavor. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes. - Sam
Just soap and water. You shouldn’t need to use anything harsh on the outside. The dirtiest item probably is the Kontrol Tower. You can pull that off and put it inside the grill while it runs at 350 degrees. That will liquify everything and make it easy to wipe up. - Sam
@@mugs393 not sure what type of weather you deal with. You can put a cover on it when not using it. If you live in a place with hail, hurricanes or tornados, consider storing it somewhere where the storm can’t blow it over or pelt it until the storm is over. That’s really it. It’s an outdoor grill. It can handle most elements. - Sam
@tazionuvolari3593 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes. Briquettes are also a man-made fuel so they use other ingredients. Lump charcoal should just be one ingredient which makes the smoke natural and superior in flavor too. - Sam
@@tazionuvolari3593 correct. But if you polled kamado owners, 99% are going to tell you to use lump charcoal. These grills weren’t designed with briquettes as fuel in mind. Briquettes do better in grills like Weber kettles. If you’re using Kingsford briquettes I would 100% recommend you give a good lump charcoal a try. - Sam
I have been having mine located in the same area for about 6yrs a Kamado 18" Classic, Today I tried to roll it to a different location. All the plastic cover wheels just crumbled. It is located under a patio out of direct sunlight. Very disappointed on this. When you pay that kind of money you would think you can put decent wheels on it.
Just starting to look into these. Really informative video, thank you sir.
They are very good grills. Results are amazing. Thanks for watching.
- Sam
I am about to buy the classic 1, hope im doing the right thing, then i will need to know what to start with to build some confidence in smoking meats
@@leejohnson197733 classic 1 is very stripped down version. While most cost effective, you would be better with Classic II as it fits more of the accessories and features are better. Just my professional cents
- Sam
@@justgrillin from what i have read its only the spring lid and the gasket that is different, the huge price difference doesnt seem to carry enough value for me, i would rather use any extra money to start buying meat and get smoking and learning
Great tips thank you
Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching and hope this helps.
- Sam
Thanks for putting this up.
How long do you let the FIRST burn go on to prep the grill? and what temp should i allow it to get to?
I would let it go 30 minutes to an hour. I prefer an hour but know people are anxious to use the grill. 350F degrees is all you need.
- Sam
Can I use just real wood instead of lump?
Thanks!
I live in Canada where winter temperatures can be brutal, is that something damaging for the grill or it doesnt matter ?
@@yangmtorres no. Pretty common to find these grills in Canada.
- Sam
Just got my kamado and actually used it with some good weber briketts. Why do u not recommending using the briketts?
@@Myxa1337 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. Lump charcoal will give you a better smoke flavor. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes.
- Sam
What can you use/how to clean the outside of the grill?
Just soap and water. You shouldn’t need to use anything harsh on the outside. The dirtiest item probably is the Kontrol Tower. You can pull that off and put it inside the grill while it runs at 350 degrees. That will liquify everything and make it easy to wipe up.
- Sam
What is the care for weather conditions?
@@mugs393 not sure what type of weather you deal with. You can put a cover on it when not using it. If you live in a place with hail, hurricanes or tornados, consider storing it somewhere where the storm can’t blow it over or pelt it until the storm is over. That’s really it. It’s an outdoor grill. It can handle most elements.
- Sam
Why can't you use briquettes?
@tazionuvolari3593 you will have more control with the heat when you use lump charcoal. Briquettes have a lot of ash and that can clog up your airflow making it hard to keep your temperature. A good quality lump will also burn longer without the need to refuel as fast as you would with briquettes. Briquettes are also a man-made fuel so they use other ingredients. Lump charcoal should just be one ingredient which makes the smoke natural and superior in flavor too.
- Sam
@@justgrillin But, it's a suggestion, not an absolute requirement?
@@tazionuvolari3593 correct. But if you polled kamado owners, 99% are going to tell you to use lump charcoal. These grills weren’t designed with briquettes as fuel in mind. Briquettes do better in grills like Weber kettles. If you’re using Kingsford briquettes I would 100% recommend you give a good lump charcoal a try.
- Sam
I have been having mine located in the same area for about 6yrs a Kamado 18" Classic, Today I tried to roll it to a different location. All the plastic cover wheels just crumbled. It is located under a patio out of direct sunlight. Very disappointed on this. When you pay that kind of money you would think you can put decent wheels on it.
Who nearly lost there shhh with his collar all screwed up. It literally made this impossible to watch and was an OCD nightmare.
@@drewfuerstenberger4675 take it up with Under Armour. I don’t make the clothes 🤷♂️
- Sam