Claremont

On 7/8/2021 at 2:17 PM, Claremont said:

Hi All, I received my AK this morning and it arrived in almost perfect condition.  The bottom of the fire box had a small chip in it, but no cracks, so assume it will be fine.  Other issue is with the brackets for the side shelves. Thought I was being dumb (which I may be) but looks like it included three brackets for RHS and only one for LHS    So can only attach one shelf.  Any suggestions on whether I should contact Aldi or just best to go direct to  La Hacienda.  TIA

As suggested, La Hacienda were very responsive.  Have said new bracket will be with me within the week.  
 

Having now used the AK for a few cooks, must say I’m even more impressed than I expected.  Did a pork shoulder yesterday and was by far the easiest long coo I have ever done. Bark wasn’t as dark as I had hoped for, but that’s for me to work on.  Also, I expected it to be efficient on charcoal, but it still surprised me that a nine hour burn used so little.

49 minutes ago, Kentish Man said:

My firebox cracked (2020 edition) about 6 months in and I contacted La Hacienda - they were excellent and sent out a new one immediately.

This is my long winded way of saying I would go to La Hacienda in the first instance as it's them that can remedy the issue. 

Thank you.  I have contacted La Hacienda.  Now need to decide what goes on for first cook. 

Hi All, I received my AK this morning and it arrived in almost perfect condition.  The bottom of the fire box had a small chip in it, but no cracks, so assume it will be fine.  Other issue is with the brackets for the side shelves. Thought I was being dumb (which I may be) but looks like it included three brackets for RHS and only one for LHS    So can only attach one shelf.  Any suggestions on whether I should contact Aldi or just best to go direct to  La Hacienda.  TIA