barkinglama Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) On 4/28/2019 at 3:10 PM, Whatcouldpossiblygowrong said: As a matter of fact in use today what's that and what weight is it? it certainly looks tasty I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my kamado Edited April 29, 2019 by barkinglama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatcouldpossiblygowrong Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 It was a small Boston Butt. About 2 8 kg. Turned out pretty well after about 8 hrs. Should of perhaps wrapped it in foil and gave it another 2 hrs but all turned out pretty good 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamadoHunter Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Is anyone able to say how these Auplex Kamados compare to a Classic Joe? An 18inch grill auplex costs about £500, including additional accessories, the classic is £899. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmateurPitBoss Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Has anyone had their 2019 Aldi Kamado's delivered yet? XDP courier reviews are absolutely awful online. I cant wait for it to arrive and get the first cook going! Existing owners - I read the reviews about the heat deflecter being a bit small, I was thinking about getting a thick steel plate cut to suit but will this work with it being hung from the grate above? Got a steel fabricator I deal with regularly through work and figured as long as it wasn't painted it would be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmus Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 hours ago, AmateurPitBoss said: Has anyone had their 2019 Aldi Kamado's delivered yet? XDP courier reviews are absolutely awful online. I cant wait for it to arrive and get the first cook going! Existing owners - I read the reviews about the heat deflecter being a bit small, I was thinking about getting a thick steel plate cut to suit but will this work with it being hung from the grate above? Got a steel fabricator I deal with regularly through work and figured as long as it wasn't painted it would be fine. Not yet but in the last hour or so my tracking link has updated to "Delivery" from "Create" with status data showing "At delivery depot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkinglama Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 1 hour ago, tedmus said: Not yet but in the last hour or so my tracking link has updated to "Delivery" from "Create" with status data showing "At delivery depot". Mine still at Collection Depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Evening chaps. First time post. My Aldi Kamado was delivered today. Haven’t fired it up yet but first impressions are good. Slightly annoyed there is a small chip in the lid. It about 3mm diameter but looks like it could end up being 8mm based on the crazing of the enamel around it. Hoping it won’t spread when it gets hot. I’m going to speak to Aldi in the morning. I doubt it will affect function in the long run. I’m was presently surprised by the apparent quality. It’s far better than I expected. The heat deflector could be a bit bigger but I, sure will work fine. I was surprised the firebox is all one piece. I was expecting it to be in two for some reason. A lower and upper ring. It doesn’t mention it in the instructions, does anyone know if there’s is a break in procedure? No complaints from me on the courier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 This is the second time I have seen this problem in two days, small chip in the ceramic. Gently burn it in. Fire it up, run it at 110’C for a hour then gently increase the temperature. This acts in three ways, it burns any residue left on parts during manufacturing settles things in, and also starts you on your journey on how to control the Kamado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 That’s great. Thanks mate. I’ll give it a go tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Picture of the chip for those interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 This is the picture from another site of an Aldi Kamado with a Chip. Not being to cynical, but it looks exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 bit of enamel paint will fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I’d send it back . And ask for a replacement. This is because 1 )you will have registered there is a problem that potentially would get worse 2) They will run out of these . You shouldn't have to do a repair to the glaze . My small one developed a chip after 3 years . It doesn’t affect it too much . But that isn’t the point . You paid for it you should expect it to arrive undamaged . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmateurPitBoss Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Shame it's arrived with slight damage but yea a bit of enamel paint will sort it. May even get some money back from Aldi if you push them. Mines been at the delivery depot since Friday, still no sign it being delivered, tick tock, tick tock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Smokin Monkey said: This is the picture from another site of an Aldi Kamado with a Chip. Not being to cynical, but it looks exactly the same. Yep agreed. looks identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I’m going to phone them and see if they do matched paint. If not I’ll have it logged that if a chunk falls out/gets worse I’ll be after a replacement. Based on the very slight cosmetic damage I can’t be bothered messing about with a replacement. The thing weighs 80kg and comes strapped to a pallet! They are rebadged/supplied by Hacienda who are only in Gloucester, not far from me. I’ll give em a bell now and see what they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just spoke to La hacienda. Cracking service so far. I said I wasn’t worried about a replacement, just repair advice/assurance on warranty cover should it get worse. They asked me to send photos because they want to ensure it’s safe to use. If they deem it not safe they will sort a replacement. If they are happy it’s safe and I want to keep it they will sort me a partial refund via Aldi. Answered the phone within three rings as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmateurPitBoss Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Great news! Good to know there is someone out there likely to respond better than Aldi with issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmus Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Just took a call from the courier, mines being delivered tomorrow. No time slot given though which is annoying, only that they will call an hour before delivery is due. @Airtime0007 Was the pallet shrink wrapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 It wasn’t shrink wrapped, but the packaging was seriously substantial. The actual Kamado body was shrink wrapped inside the outer packaging. The outer is some kind of triwall honeycombe corrugated. It’s bloody strong! We got a text the evening before with a two hour time slot which they were within. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyami Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Mine arrived today with a blemish in a similar location and it hadn't quiet broken out into a full chip, I would have been 50/50 about returning or repairing it, but there were also two large chips on the lid lip so I have arranged for it to be picked up and replaced. As mentioned above the packaging is fairly substantial so suspect its been transported or dropped on its side, judging by the unique packing going on in the delivery van it really could be either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Update. I’ve gone for a replacement. La Haicinda sent me an email after seeing the pictures basically saying it’s not sound so get a replacement. Aldi offered me £30 and then £100 or replacement. I decided on the replacement. They are collecting the old one on Monday and delivering the replacement within 2-10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime0007 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 On the basis that it’s quite likely the replacement is going to turn up with chips on it, what paint would those in the know recommend for repairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Enamel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have used that repaired chips on my weber which is easy 15 years old and still going strong. I have only replaced the grill and the wheels and the handle once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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