Kowleone Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Comacchio said: Thanks for this - do you have a link to the one you bought? No problem. Happy to share my findings and experience so far! Here’s the links. Unfortunately, it looks like it’s out of stock at the moment: https://www.kamadobono.co.uk/en/media-griliai/daugiafunkcinė-dviejų-zonų-kepimo-sistema-media-detail https://kamadokings.co.uk/multifunction-two-zone-grilling-system-media/ Please note, the 2 companies are actually the same, just one charges more for delivery(we’ll did when I ordered). Exactly the same product though. I know this as I’ve called them. Make sure you get the media range if you do order. The D&C is well worth the investment and the best thing is the original Aldi grill and additional rack can sit on the top for multiple levels. The deflector plates are almost twice as thick too! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfylee Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 It came today - I've attached some pictures. The things to note are: The grate holder, for want of a better word, has an inch or more expansion room at the firebox level so there shouldn't be a problem there. It's much tighter towards the top of the Kamado so I'll be keeping an eye on how much that expands. The deflectors(two half moons) are twice the thickness of the original. The grates go on a little to snugly for the holder meaning you have to 'stuff' it in a little - not an issue when setting up but might be a PIA to adjust if it was red hot. It's not crazy out, just not perfect. The thickness of the metal is the same or comparable to the original grate the Aldi Kamado comes with but isn't as heavy. It IS nice to have a proper pan tray kept of the deflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) @wolfylee The grates might be easier to install while its hot and expanded a little👍 Edited August 11, 2021 by AdamG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfylee Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, AdamG said: @wolfylee The grates might be easier to install while its hot and expanded a little👍 That's what I was thinking 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comacchio Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, wolfylee said: It's much tighter towards the top of the Kamado so I'll be keeping an eye on how much that expands. Thanks for this - that does look fairly tight at the top. What sort of gap do you estimate there is at the 4 tighter sections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade73 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 1st attempt at Beef short ribs (Sainsbury's taste the difference pack of 2) on my Aldi Kamado. Trimmed & a dry rub of sea salt, black pepper and paprika with an olive oil binder. 4 hours at 140c with Hickory wood chips for smoking, took off 15 mins earlier as probed at 92c then foil wrapped While the burgers cooked. Edited August 27, 2021 by ade73 Other 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqoldie Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 mini-3-month update: occasionally when energetically flipping stuff, small bits can fall between the AK and the grill, which then normally wedges between AK and the outside of the fire basket. Which means I gotta take it all apart because #reasons. the top vent can weld itself shut from oily fumes/vapours when it cools down...meaning next time you go to use it, it becomes a bit of a mission to open the vent, so this bit needs more regular cleaning from my side. two, admittedly, very minor gripes. The food coming off this thing is lovely though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeybumcheeks Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Hi Goldie, I hear you! Regarding the top vent...I wait until its heated up a bit then the vent opens easier and I can give it a good wipe down. I did wonder if I could remove it and run it through the dishwasher though? 🤔 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 4 hours ago, bbqoldie said: mini-3-month update: occasionally when energetically flipping stuff, small bits can fall between the AK and the grill, which then normally wedges between AK and the outside of the fire basket. Which means I gotta take it all apart because #reasons. the top vent can weld itself shut from oily fumes/vapours when it cools down...meaning next time you go to use it, it becomes a bit of a mission to open the vent, so this bit needs more regular cleaning from my side. Dropping the food down the side is a pain, something I tend to do quite often🤔 I like to alternate between low temp cooks and high temp cooks. The high temp cooks clean off the residue on the top vent quite nicely👍 Pizza is a nice side effect that I get when I do a big clean haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqoldie Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 .yeah getting it warm solves the issue of the stickiness and gets it going again, but maybe I'm missing a bit of logic as to do that i need to shut the lid, which makes the fire poorly. And I'm normally trying to get the vent open when I'm starting the fire. A balancing act of holding the lid mostly shut manually to get the vent hot but keep the fire going has worked for me when its been particularly dirty and gummed up. Its a minor gripe, no worries...I'll just plonk it in some hot water and washing up liquid once a month. Still reckon its a very low-maintenance bbq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqoldie Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) boo hoo! I have a crack in my firebox:-( There's a stress relief channel already created in the firebox, and the crack runs from there downwards. I aint even dun a pizza. Once things cool down I'll have to to see how far down it goes. If it isnt all the way (yet), then maybe a drill hole at the lowest point will stop it cracking further. I realise la hacienda/aldi will ship another, and I should probably go that route, but thinking about it, I think "another" will crack also. Wonder if the aftermarket fire basket doodah kick-ash will help solve this issue. In terms of use, 3 slow cooks when new over the course of 2 weekends, followed by mainly normal bbq in the 180c-200c range on the built-in gauge..probably 50 uses in total. thoughts? (edited to add pic..the crack is hairline and mostly invisible when cold, but opens up as pictured in use...usually hidden by some charcoal naturally) Edited September 25, 2021 by bbqoldie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeybumcheeks Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hi Goldie, maybe drill it and use some of this as a temporary fix? Everbuild KOS Fire Cement, Buff, 500 g https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NVLQ2FW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_A8KGW841MXJBXPDF50PZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfylee Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 2 hours ago, bbqoldie said: boo hoo! I have a crack in my firebox:-( There's a stress relief channel already created in the firebox, and the crack runs from there downwards. I aint even dun a pizza. Once things cool down I'll have to to see how far down it goes. If it isnt all the way (yet), then maybe a drill hole at the lowest point will stop it cracking further. I realise la hacienda/aldi will ship another, and I should probably go that route, but thinking about it, I think "another" will crack also. Wonder if the aftermarket fire basket doodah kick-ash will help solve this issue. In terms of use, 3 slow cooks when new over the course of 2 weekends, followed by mainly normal bbq in the 180c-200c range on the built-in gauge..probably 50 uses in total. thoughts? (edited to add pic..the crack is hairline and mostly invisible when cold, but opens up as pictured in use...usually hidden by some charcoal naturally) Phone La Hacienda, the number is in the manual, they will send you a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfylee Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Just a heads up folks, I bought the Inkbird BBQ controller for my Aldi Kamado and it seems to be work great. There is a cracking offer on ebay at the moment which I've detailed here: I don't have any affiliation to the offer whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callmestevie Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Any tips for winter storage of the Kamado? Is it ok to leave it out as long as it has its cover on? I plan to use it on dry days so any advice would be appreciated thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Callmestevie said: Any tips for winter storage of the Kamado? Is it ok to leave it out as long as it has its cover on? I plan to use it on dry days so any advice would be appreciated thanks. My kamado is coming upto its 3rd year in the winter (outside with just a canvas style cover) and i have not noticed any weathering at all.👍 Hopefully I will sort out a shelter of some sort before next year's winter. I usually store it in the corner against the wall and fence panel to give it abit more shelter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Mol Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Currently available on Aldi £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Mol Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 https://www.aldi.co.uk/gardenline-kamado-ceramic-egg-bbq/p/710081596330401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodds Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Still showing as available to add to basket surprisingly, every other time its came out it's been sold out within minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ade73 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, Dodds said: Still showing as available to add to basket surprisingly, every other time its came out it's been sold out within minutes They must have a lot more stock than normal. I managed to order an egg chair at about 8.30, they normally sell out even quicker than the kamado and it would let me add a kamado to my basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty1968 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, Dodds said: Still showing as available to add to basket surprisingly, every other time its came out it's been sold out within minutes Well it is £30 more now so doesn't appear to offer quite the same value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vk2003 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 5/14/2020 at 12:57 PM, Adi dassler said: This is the drip.pan. seems solid enough and came next day Does this pan then take the place of the deflector? Complete noob here, and have just had a 2022 AK delivered having missed out last year! Annoying that the price has increased, but so has the cost of everything else... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi dassler Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, vk2003 said: Does this pan then take the place of the deflector? Complete noob here, and have just had a 2022 AK delivered having missed out last year! Annoying that the price has increased, but so has the cost of everything else... No just put it on top of your deflector and cover it with tin foil. This is a drip tray and it will help stop flare ups and will also protect you ceramic plate. If you get too much fat on your ceramic plate it will smoke and eventually catch fire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vk2003 Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Adi dassler said: No just put it on top of your deflector and cover it with tin foil. This is a drip tray and it will help stop flare ups and will also protect you ceramic plate. If you get too much fat on your ceramic plate it will smoke and eventually catch fire Thanks Adi; do you mean cover the deflector with foil, or the pan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi dassler Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, vk2003 said: Thanks Adi; do you mean cover the deflector with foil, or the pan? Cover the pan with foil mate,it'll help keep it clean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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