Wondering if anyone has used something like this to remove the ash from their KJ? I wouldn’t be spending much as I’m concerned that the fine nature of the ash that it may not get captured or might destroy the vacuum.
by McZubs
15 Comments
CharmingVillain
I do for all of my grills
Rheapers
I use an old one periodically to clean it out.
quail_bird
I use a shop vac all the time. Did it this morning.
destroyerofhops
Absolutely
GoalMoney5270
Yes. I own that one (or a very similar Craftsman model). Purchased it specifically for the Kamado. Great purchase. Would absolutely do it again
occupylawlstreet
I use a crappy little one from Harbor Freight. Works wonderfully.
SpecializedMok
I usually brush and every once in a while use shop vac. It’s an extra
I use a Bosch one that takes my Bosch 18v battery system.
Big-Judgment-9991
Every time. Rigid from Home Depot with a bag
Hot-Steak7145
Once in a blue moon when I notice problems getting temps up. Still requires taking the Firefox puzzle apart. In 8 years done it a handful but usually just a scoop or brush to get ash into the dump drawer is adequate. Perhaps if you do a lot of pizza where peak airflow matters, but I do low smokes or direct grilling and wok 99% of time
Coin247
18v Ryobi. It’s super compact and convenient to use with my Joe.
sa7ouri
I vacuum it before every use.
NukaDadd
All I use.
RedditandFogeddit
Yes. It won’t destroy the vacuum, but it may clog the filter. They’re used all the time for sheetrock dust and more, the ash won’t hurt it. Just rinse out the collection bin if it bothers you. And clean or replace the filter, depending on what you have.
15 Comments
I do for all of my grills
I use an old one periodically to clean it out.
I use a shop vac all the time. Did it this morning.
Absolutely
Yes. I own that one (or a very similar Craftsman model). Purchased it specifically for the Kamado. Great purchase. Would absolutely do it again
I use a crappy little one from Harbor Freight. Works wonderfully.
I usually brush and every once in a while use shop vac. It’s an extra
I use the same thing for my Joe as I do for my fireplace, mainly because I prefer the metal incase I pick up a hot coal. Admittedly less of a problem with the Joe. This is the [ash vacuum](https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Snow-Joe-4-8-Gal-Ash-Canister-Vacuum-Cleaner-ASHJ201/204743053?mtc=SEM-BF-CDP-GGL-D29A-029_016_FLOORCARE-NA-NA-NA-DSA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MinorAppl&cm_mmc=SEM-BF-CDP-GGL-D29A-029_016_FLOORCARE-NA-NA-NA-DSA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-MinorAppl-19834334381-149844927009-2033276995437&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv628BhC2ARIsAIJIiK_SDtwguYvjIEvwDVpLwNTAdSXPPMcZOzcKijf8t4vo2WC8q1eqUf0aAqdHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)
I use a Bosch one that takes my Bosch 18v battery system.
Every time. Rigid from Home Depot with a bag
Once in a blue moon when I notice problems getting temps up. Still requires taking the Firefox puzzle apart. In 8 years done it a handful but usually just a scoop or brush to get ash into the dump drawer is adequate. Perhaps if you do a lot of pizza where peak airflow matters, but I do low smokes or direct grilling and wok 99% of time
18v Ryobi. It’s super compact and convenient to use with my Joe.
I vacuum it before every use.
All I use.
Yes. It won’t destroy the vacuum, but it may clog the filter. They’re used all the time for sheetrock dust and more, the ash won’t hurt it. Just rinse out the collection bin if it bothers you. And clean or replace the filter, depending on what you have.