Hey Rob I appreciate you stopping by buddy. I know that this Akorn and I are in the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Between you and Tom Horseman were a big influence in me getting this thing. Thanks 😎
Yes, as long as you just use 1 tumbleweed and only let it go for about 10 minutes. Spread charcoal, then set the temp, it holds low temps solid. Also, I switched to B & B briquettes
@@mikecha1957 thanks for the info, justed ordered pretty excited. I have the old akorn and tip top temp its been a bit temperamental so looking forward to the upgrade.
Good question. You would really need the bottom section from a manual kamado because there is no external vent on this auto kamado. The only air source for the charcoal is the fan. Thank you for the question. If you have more questions please don't hesitate to ask
What I don't like about this akorn is that there isn't a thermometer on the lid. If you don't have power or the digital thermometer stops working your basically screwed.
The thermometer thermocouple is at the back at grate level which I like. I wouldn't have an issue with power loss as this cooker works with a standard power pack. You just need the proper power cord. Thanks for watching 😎
Thank you for this video. I just purchased an Auto Komado so your video will be helpful when I set mine up.
God Bless,
Kevin :)
Awesome, glad I could help 😎
Great video Mike! Can't wait for the pork steaks video!
Hey Rob I appreciate you stopping by buddy. I know that this Akorn and I are in the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Between you and Tom Horseman were a big influence in me getting this thing. Thanks 😎
Looks good Mike. I’m still using my Pit Barrel but, when it’s time to replace it this looks like a good alternative. Great video buddy.
Hey Jobuck, I've been neglecting my Pit Barrel I need to get back on it. I appreciate you stopping by my friend 😎
Thank you for the information and link for the battery pack and cable.
You are very welcome. Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy your cooker. 😎
Can't wait to you get to some goodies
Coming up brother Maurice 😎
great detailed video! nice cooker! I'll bet them pork steaks were fire!
Thank you brother I'm looking for good things from this cooker for sure 😎
I love love love my Akorn! 🥰 I have the old school version, though -- no electronics 🤣
Hey Michelle, this is my first Kamado style cooker. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship 😎
@@mikecha1957 the cast iron grill is the absolute BOMB 💣!
Good looking Wangs!! 🍺🍺
Thank you kindly
can you flip the SS heat shield to add a drip pan?
I haven't tried that but I did purchase a separate ceramic flat ceramic heat shield it might work with that.
How has the temp control been? Did you figure out how to keep it from running hot?
Yes, as long as you just use 1 tumbleweed and only let it go for about 10 minutes. Spread charcoal, then set the temp, it holds low temps solid. Also, I switched to B & B briquettes
@@mikecha1957 thanks for the info, justed ordered pretty excited. I have the old akorn and tip top temp its been a bit temperamental so looking forward to the upgrade.
Good video. Question not related to this experiment. If the interface fails can this still be used as a manual kamado grill?
Good question. You would really need the bottom section from a manual kamado because there is no external vent on this auto kamado. The only air source for the charcoal is the fan. Thank you for the question. If you have more questions please don't hesitate to ask
I saw on another channel that the standard bottom section from the regular akorn kamado fits.
What I don't like about this akorn is that there isn't a thermometer on the lid. If you don't have power or the digital thermometer stops working your basically screwed.
The thermometer thermocouple is at the back at grate level which I like. I wouldn't have an issue with power loss as this cooker works with a standard power pack. You just need the proper power cord. Thanks for watching 😎
Was the brand new grate already rusting when you got it??
I'm not sure if that was light surface rust or just some sort of coating. But cast iron is prone to rust when exposed to the elements
You don’t need to season stainless or nickel coated parts
Putting a little oil on it doesn't hurt. Thanks for watching
@@mikecha1957
Not saying it hurts anything, but it’s absolutely a waste. Only cast iron and carbon steel can be “seasoned”
@jackwebb5917 Thank you, Jack. I appreciate your concern