Installed & tried the TipTopTemp on my Akorn.
N. Ontario Smoker has done a review, but couldn't find.
TipTopTemp was $20 delivered from yard and pool .
Decided to mount with a plate holder $3-4 .
Allows for easy removal for high heat & cleaning.
Installing takes 1 minute!
Well does it work? Oh yes.
Lite a fire & let burn for 15 minutes, then set bottom vent on setting of 1/2. Dial set at 3 .
The temp varied from 240-260 for 4 hours.
Opened up bottom vent all the way then slowly worked up to dial setting 9 ran up to 550F before shutting down.
With the picture hanger you can still close the factory top vent to shut down & preserve charcoal.
TipTopTemp fits over factory vent
Plate hanger
Installed, very secure with no leaks