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A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #-1 on: December 29, 2016, 10:11:46 PM »
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« on: December 29, 2016, 10:33:36 PM »
Looks like the Akorn...think they are private labeling it?
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2016, 12:21:19 AM »
Looks like the Akorn...think they are private labeling it?

Just thinking the same thing........
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2016, 04:26:48 AM »
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2016, 07:30:45 AM »
The bottom vent moved up to the table sure is interesting
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2016, 08:21:51 AM »
The bottom vent moved up to the table sure is interesting

Yes - interesting, but my initial thinking is: "How counter-intuitive..." :D Of course - without actually inspecting it, it makes me wonder what CharBroil is doing with that location of the vent.....Might be interesting.
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2016, 10:21:21 AM »
Cooler air is heavier so I believe having the bottom air intake at the table level will still work. Nice idea so instead having to bend down to adjust.

Just don't spill your beer into it :P
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2016, 06:39:41 PM »
Ok Tommy where are the Mods for this thing ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2016, 11:44:45 PM »
Ok Tommy where are the Mods for this thing ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
I would love to find one out in a store to look at it closer.  Not sure I'd buy one but would give it a good look for the $$

As for mods  ;) there would be something done to it  :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2016, 09:59:28 AM »
On the outside it looks a lot like my Akorn.  Howsomever, the charcoal bucket idea AND the vent system are both unique.

Webpage says it is out of stock.

I'll try to find a video that shows how it works.
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2016, 01:12:19 PM »
Looks like the Akorn...think they are private labeling it?

Just thinking the same thing........
My thinking also.
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2017, 05:05:55 PM »
Since there are not a lot of reviews or information about this grill yet I thought I would post my first impressions and my thoughts after using this grill.

For the benefit of everyone I would recommend to steer clear of this one! The single major flaw is the intake and the plastic tube that connects to it. The fit of these plastic parts was so poor on mine that it leaked enough air to never allow for control of the temperatures. Even fully closed the temps would continue to rise out of control.

I ended up having to seal it with high temp sealer. It was night and day how much control I then had. However, if I want to grill some steaks and get the grill to searing temperatures I would be very concerned about how the plastic would hold up. When I stoked it up to search off some steaks the bottom of the grill was very hot where the plastic vent pipe connects to the bottom of the grill.  I ended up using my trusty Weber kettle grill the next night.

I contacted CharBroil but their customer support was the worst. The person even argued with me over the serial number. I read it exactly as it was on the label and she told me that was not a serial number.  I had to send a picture of it to them!

Bottom line, learn from me and save the 300.00.

I think with the other options that are available this one is not worth the price or the time. 

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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2017, 05:11:39 PM »
Sure appreciate you taking one for the team and letting us know whats up.
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2017, 06:43:28 PM »

Bottom line, learn from me and save the 300.00.

I think with the other options that are available this one is not worth the price or the time.
Thanks and I will take to heart what you said and drop any notion of buying this. :thumbup:
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Re: A new kamado from CharBroil?
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2017, 07:41:33 PM »
I am surprised about their customer service...they have always been know for low end Chinese crap but their customer service has always been stellar....sorry to hear about this............

  I would call and try again. You might get another agent.  My old CB940X lid did not fit and they ended up giving me a partial credit...............

..........worth a shot.............
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