Finally got a KJ, she's a classic 1, the deal was right and after splurging on a treager pellets grill that was returned the very next day I finally got the KJ.
The Weber has been moved out and in place is the red beauty to share the hut with my offset.
I've want d one for a long time now and after thinking I could use a treager for some lazy long cooks when I don't have time to babysit the offset, the traeger produced next to no (I'd say none) smoke flavour to the cook I did that went back and and finally joined the klub. Got a couple days to play with temps but honestly she's been running for an hour holding 200f so Im taking to it l like a duck to water. Gonna smoke some sausages and raise it for burgers in a bit.
But, on the control tower vent, as I'm undercover is it worth replacing the daisy vent for the control tower?
Any other mods/upgrades I should consider.
Happy grilling.
by FPSNige
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I think I almost prefer the daisy. It’s going to last longer than the tower, is easy to see from far away, and still serves the purpose just fine. All you “need” is a coal basket for hot cooks. Probably a wireless thermometer. I also like a second grate tool to help with the deflectors or other two hand operations. Decent heat gloves are a must too.
I just got the Big Joe 1. I really like the daisy wheel. The kontrol tower gums up I’ve read many times and the paint might flake. I’m not under cover, but if I wanted to cook in pouring rain, I’ll concoct an umbrella that connects with magnets or something.
I don’t know why people gush about the upgraded hinge after using mine for six cooks. I guess being able to lift the lid with an elbow when your hands are full might be a benefit, but I prefer a simpler hinge. Even the Big Joe lid is easy to lift with four springs helping.
I might upgrade to the mesh gasket when the felt one wears out. It depends on how much use I get out of it.
I thought I’d hate the cart, but it’s solid. It’ll probably make it a lot less likely that snails and slugs will climb up than the series 3 cart.
I really like my thermpro thermometer. The probes are wired, but the rf receiver is super handy.