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I had an electric smoker that blew the heating element shortly after I put the Thanksgiving turkey in three years ago. I now own a standard Akorn and I love it. It doesn't care what the electrical situation is, it just works.

Thanks. I was wondering if I could take this one out to the beach and still use it. Quick ash pan swap!!

Nice video! Thanks!

Sorry I missed this when it first came out. These look AMAZING!

Great experiment and tutorial. Your information is direct and no fluff. A job well done. Thank you.

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Love making beef ribs. Got a video on them I may be putting out this week as well. Good job bro. 👊👊👊🔥🔥🔥

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

They were tasty! Awesome, can't wait for the notification! :)

Thanks , that was a big help .

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah, super handy knowing they'll swap out! I also think you can buy the regular akorn ash pan for like $30 on their site.

Great cook!

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man!

Interesting test. Ribs looked good enough to eat 🤘

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Good enough to eat! :) Thanks for watching man!

Not a bad cook at all. Those ribs look great. Cheers, Rob! ✌️

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwayne! Cheers!

Excellent video. Why not buy an original replacement pan part from Char Griller and install it on the Auto? Then cook with the vent completely shut with power or you can use the vent if cooking with no power. Best of both worlds that way?

I was hoping that this would function as a normal Akorn without automatic control without the fan. Too bad, but it was on sale for $200 so I guess I will deal with it. The one thing I plan to try is using my little 18v Ridgid Inverter to run it, not only would that let me use this in a no power situation, but it was mostly so I could make it portable without needing to be near a power source, or run an extension cord. If that works well, I am set. If not can you say what ash pan will fit? They offer two one for the 6719, 96719, and a different one for the 16619, 16620, 16820.

Great video again Rob. Cant wait until these come to Australia. High Temp cook next? Pizza!???

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, I was planning a pizza today but now there's a thunderstorm.. i'll get it done this weekend probably.

Super cool video! Good information to know. Do you mind saying what the temp is on the display every time you check the food? Kinda hard to see. This pit is going to be a lot easier to clean than my MB560. Im also curios how the flap holds up.

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Casey, thanks for watching! Oops, sorry about that, I think I normally do. I know i was probing for tenderness and not really looking at the temp in some parts of this video. The flap should be pretty safe. I don't see any way that lit charcoal could get anywhere close to it with the way they have it set up.

Just found your channel, love it, 2 questions, do you have a part# for the ashpan that you swapped out to finish cook, and how low can the temperature go down, can you get 150 for beef jerky

@RobsBackyardBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hey there - thanks man! Here's the ashpan you want: www.chargriller.com/products/gray-ashpan - also, FYI .. Char-Griller support says you'll void warranty if you use a manual ashpan on the grill (i don't see how they'd know, but i wanted to tell you). 200F is the lowest setting, but you could probably keep the top vent almost closed to limit air?

That was the exact question I was asking, does the bottom of the other, older kamado fit this one? Good to know it does. I don't like the fact that they took off the bottom vent. What if somebody wants to cook without power, you can't unless you have the older bottom with the vent on!

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, looks like the body is the exact same as the original Akorn which might come in handy if the power goes out!

Good video Rob! I wonder if the top damper is interchangeable as well🤔🤔 I'd love the new damper on the old Akorn. What do you think?

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah, that's what i was wondering when i was putting it together. I'm 99% sure it would - thinking the body is exactly the same other than drilled holes.

@ramtuff111

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsBackyardBBQ agreed! That would be awesome. I'm definitely digging the newer design for sure

so, I have to have both akorns to swap the bottom? lol which one is your favorite? i just sold my old manual one and bought an auto as i was impressed with the auto tem settings. now im regretting, what should I do in the rain? i could cook in rain without any issues in manual kamado, would there be any issues if its raining and this thing is on?

@RobsBackyardBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hey there - no, you can purchase a gray manual ash pan from the chargriller website (www.chargriller.com/products/gray-ashpan) - however, support told me that if you use a manual ash pan you are voiding your warranty. If you lose power you can always use a battery pack (planning an auto-kamado 'hacks' video where i'll show that off). I use mine in the rain - actually, loving the top vent because of rain grilling. Just try to keep the plug from getting wet it you can. I'll normally use an extension cord and hide the plug under the bottom grill shelf (on a 2x4 scrap to keep it off the ground).

What model ash pan is that on the website because it has three different ash pans with model numbers. Just need to know the right one to buy. Thanks

@RobsBackyardBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Hey there - here's the right one (confirmed w/ support), but they also said it'd void warranty to use it on there manually. www.chargriller.com/products/gray-ashpan

It's good to know that it could work with no power if need be. Of course one would need to have the original Akorn to do that. I guess you could have a power bank as some of the Masterbuilt guys use on the gravity pits for the just in case moments. Still trying to justify buying this unit but the more I see of it, the more I justify it...LOL Nice video, thanks!

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Troy! Yeah, the power banks are a great idea, I just don't have one haha. Maybe one day. Pull the trigger!

@troyv8302

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsBackyardBBQ It would be easier to justify if I had issues with the original Akorn. Got some ribs on it right now and maintaining 250 perfectly. Darn this Akorn and great way of maintaining temps...LOL

@lx2nv

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsBackyardBBQ I had tagged the power bank and cable I got from Amazon in my comment on here the other day - guess it was flagged LOL. But less than $30 and I can get 24 hour cooks. I used it Saturday on the new Akorn Auto for a brisket flat. 10 hours later still had almost a full charge...and used hardly any charcoal. Love this cooker.

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@lx2nv Oh nice - email me the one you're using.. i'll grab it and do a video review! rob@mrhomeowner.com

@stevenscarborough6221

Жыл бұрын

Check the Walmart app. I just picked one up in Memphis for about $225. Shipping was free.

Love that water gun

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

lol someone finally commented on the water gun 🤣. Thanks Doug!

Nice video what part of pa you from I live north of Pittsburgh

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob, thanks for watching! I'm over here by Philadelphia :)

@bobdawson8041

2 жыл бұрын

I like you an t Roy’s Tuesday chill never get to watch you guys live but watch you the next day keep it going

@zilla2586

2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually outside Philly also. Love the videos. Just ordered the auto Akorn today.

@bobdawson8041

2 жыл бұрын

@@zilla2586 that’s cool I live north of Pittsburgh

@zilla2586

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobdawson8041 I actually grew up north of Pittsburgh also in New Ken

PLEASE DO A BRISKET COOK! PRETTY PLEASE

@RobsBackyardBBQ

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, read my mind. I went to buy one from the store earlier today. The meat guy said if I can wait until Friday they'd go from 6.99/lb to 3.99/lb. (waiting til friday haha)

@YoungC432

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobsBackyardBBQ can’t wait for that video!!