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Invitation to Join in Kamado Extruded Coconut & Lump Pallet Order                                  

We are consolidating Kamado Extruded Coconut and Lump Charcoal pallet orders NOW for early spring delivery from our Kamado customers and thought you would like to join in sharing some boxes on this pallet.  As you know, there is a substantial savings in shipping costs by increasing the number of boxes or weight per shipment and by joining others you will save enough in shipping to be able to receive the “Best Charcoal in the World” for no more or possibly much less than a very poor quality briquette or lump charcoal. 

NEW this year we are now shipping two or more pallets DIRECT from our factory in Indonesia to a Container Freight Station warehouses in 71 cities in the USA. This is in addition to shipping from our warehouse in San Diego to all locations and residences. There is a minimum of 2 pallets (60 boxes per pallet) for shipping direct from our factory in Indonesia.  There is a substantial savings in shipping from our factory over shipping from our warehouse in San Diego.  Additional pallets over 2 there is addition savings. You can select from two types of Kamado charcoal which are Extruded Coconut (“KEC”), Tamarind Lump or a combination of the two. 

Both types of charcoal are shipped in the same size box, which is 13” x 9” x 7.5”  The boxes can be stacked up to 10 feet high without crushing the box or the charcoal which makes it very easy to stack in a limited space. Each pallet has 60 boxes or one cubic meter (“CBM”).  

We will have a volunteer “Charcoal Kaptain” who will coordinate the pick up of your charcoal at the warehouse.  By prior agreement with the Charcoal Kaptain, he or she will make arrangements for you to pick your charcoal order from their home or other location.   

The process for ordering is as follows:

·        The order is taken by Kamado Distribution Company.  Either by Email to sales@kamado.com  or by telephone at 877 257 6871 and/or voice mail message where we will return the call during normal business hours.

·        An invoice will be sent by email indicating the amount boxes ordered, type of charcoal, and the total price which will include all shipping and handling charges.  We will obtain your credit card information at the time of the order and after your approval of the invoice; we will charge a 50% deposit and the balance when the charcoal is ready for shipment. 

·        In the case of truck shipments from our warehouse in San Diego, the tracking information will be available on line at Con-way, Estes website or All Purpose Warehouse.  In the case of Ocean Shipments from our factory in Indonesia, the tracking information is also available online through American President Line’s website.  In both cases you will have the accurate location of your order and an ETA of the delivery.

·        Payment is by credit card or check. 

In case you would rather not consolidate your order with others, we can ship individual orders of any number of boxes and type of charcoal from our warehouse in San Diego to a local Con-way, Estes or freight terminal near your home or business or to your residence at an additional charge.  For additional savings, where you or your friends would like to order 2 or more pallets, we can ship your order directly from our factory in Indonesia to a Container Freight Station in your city. 

If you have not used Kamado Charcoal or one of the other types of charcoal and are concerned about the quality, we encourage you to purchase a sample box to determine the excellent quality for yourself before ordering.

 

New "2008" Model Kamado

2008 Kamado

 

Kamado Distribution Company is please to announce our new 2008 Kamado.  There are subtitle but important improvements design and formula changes that we have made.  The Kamado’s beautiful exterior shape remains unchanged. Some of the new features are described below. 

·        Increase in Operating Temperature. The “Hot Face” which is described as the inside walls of the Kamado (or other furnaces/kilns) that are subject to extreme heat is now formulated from a ceramic material that can withstand excessive heat and continuous operation.  We have used much the same formula and process that has been highly successful for over 23 years in the Meridian Stoves and Fireplace Inserts.  As you know, our Meridian Stoves are subject to tremendous wood heat and are often used 24 hours a day during winter months.  Many of our Kamados are now used commercially daily and very often by customers subjecting Kamados to very high temperatures in cooking Pizzas and “Flame Searing”.  We decided to use this protective formula for all future Kamados as well as the Meridians. 

·        New Band “Seat”.  On the #5 and #7 Kamados there is a new seat or channel cast into the Lid and Base to hold the heavy bands in place without slipping.  Later “Band Adjustments” will rarely if ever be necessary.  A cautionary tightening of the four band bolts should be done when necessary.

·        Improved Tile Bonding.  New formula and method for setting tile improves tile adhesion.  Sealing the tile is still recommended after initial break-in. 

·        Attention to Details. Tripling the man hours in tiling and finishing details.  Great detail is now taken to complement the aesthetics of the 2008 Kamado. 

·        Highest Standard Fabrication. Stainless Steel fabrication is now “Tig” welded instead of “Mig” welding.  Tig welding requires much more time and skill but results in a much finer in appearance and can be compared to “aircraft quality”. 

·        Stronger Cart.  Metal framework built into the ceramic much heavier.  

·        Stronger Cart Casters.

·        Damper Top.  A new metal alloy is now used to for the Damper Top Rod that helps prevent rust which restricts free turning for temperature control.  A minimum of cleaning/maintenance is still required. 

·        Heaver Heat Resistant Gasket.  The heaver gasket helps the tight seal between the Lid and Base for better heat control. 

·        Additional Handles on Cooking Grill.  Two handles on either side of the cooking grill for removing or setting the grill in place and one handle to raise the “flip up” section to allow access to the firebox and charcoal. 

·        Solid Teak Handle & Knob. 

 New Options: 

·        Built in Temperature Controller Manifold Port. For Guru or other temperature controller there is a manifold built into the base of all Kamados.  A special tile hides the manifold and can easily be removed to install the blower and controls at a later time or factory installed mounting plate. (Picture)

·        Gas Burner Manifold. The Kamado Gas Burner has a receptacle (pipe) that is cast in the base at the appropriate height.  This tube is hidden by tile similar to the temperature controller (Guru or other).  The tile can easily be removed and the new burner can be screwed into the gas valve.  Pictures on request..

·        Gas Burner Accessory. Built in Gas Burn option.  The burner and manifold is mounted on the wall of the base instead of part of the Draft Door. Pictures on request.

·        Heavy Steel Bar Firebox. Heavy steel bar Firebox, in place of ceramic Firebox.

 

 

Online Kamado Charcoal Request Form

Kamado Charcoal Price effective March 1st, 2007

Our price for Kamado Extruded Coconut Charcoal (KEC) and Kamado Tamarind Lump (K Lump) is $7.99 per box fob San Diego. This is our lowest wholesale price and a price that will allow a fair retail price throughout the USA, even after shipping costs ARE included. Our volume of shipping has given us excellent shipping discounts, which we in turn are all passed on to our customers. The key to savings is in the total pallet weight or number of boxes shipped. It gets very expensive to ship less than 15 boxes, but less expensive to ship 30 boxes, with a very good rate over 60 boxes per pallet and an excellent rate over 90 boxes. Our office can obtain shipping costs online and provide you with shipping and total costs by email. We sometimes have to obtain the best rates from more than one freight carrier and for this reason it is best to obtain this time consuming information by email rather than tying up your (and our) telephone lines. We look forward to providing shipping quotes, helping organize customer consolidation of pallet orders and working with “Charcoal Kaptains”.

Prices are subject to change without notice anytime before order is received.
 

 

 

Meridian Fireplace Insert Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a link to the first draft of FAQ on the Meridian Insert. I hope this information will be a little helpful in answering some questions on the re-introduction of the Meridian Insert. We will include new photo's very soon and more important photos of the installations and comments from the new owners. Thanks for looking, Richard Johnson
http://www.kamado.com/Meridian/MeridianInsertFAQ.htm

Useful Information on Tile Repair and Grouting

While seldom ever necessary, it is is nice to know that if you ever have a minor tile repair or replacement is fast and easy.  If and when you move or a backyard collision occurs you will, with a little have your Kamado looking like new.  Please follow this link:

Repair & Maintenance/MinorTileRepair1.htm

                                          

Kamado Stainless Steel Gas Burner System

After 6 years of R & D by Richard Johnson the Kamado Company is finally producing in house their own newly designed Stainless Steel Gas Burner System. 

There are many new and unique patent applied for design features in this burner system.  First and foremost, the stainless burner is now centered below the modified LumpsaverPlus.  The modification is a flue or "shaft " centered under the basket which directs over 38,000 BTU's to rise from below the charcoal and into the heavy ceramic walled cooking chamber.   

The unique stainless burner's design prevents ashes from above plugging the burner holes. With the new system, the charcoal is ignited in 3 or 4 minutes by the rising hot gases from the burner, up the flue, through "Firebox" hole ("Grate" is removed), into the "LumpsaverPLUS." At the same time this ignited charcoal acts as a catalytic converter (secondary combustion) for any unburned gas. 

The result is the fastest starting, cleanest burning and odorless gas grill anywhere.  In addition, there is a new safety feature. The burner is now mounted on the "Draft Door" allowing the burner to be slid in or out on the stainless guides. The burner can now be easily and safely ignited from outside the Kamado.  

The new burner fits in the exact location and use the same guides as all Kamado "Draft Doors." There is no retrofit modification necessary, just simply slide the present draft door out and slide the new "Draft Door Burner" in. 

There are no complicated valves, electronic ignition (that often didn't work) or components that rust or burn out. 

The new burner is available for all 5 sizes of Kamados and uses the same basic design system.  Both propane or natural gas can be provided.  All components of the burner are 304 stainless except the brass control valve and carry a 5 year warranty, including a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back.

Features:

  • Gas only, charcoal only or a combination of both gas and charcoal.  Ideal to supplement gas with a little charcoal flavor without the need to rely solely on charcoal.  Often a little "bump-up" of heat can be had by simply igniting the gas. 

  • Heavy Stainless burner is hand made solely by the Kamado Company. We have furthered our goal of making what we sell. It is easy for us to guarantee that you will be more than satisfied because we can be assured of the quality, design, and performance.  You can expect a lifetime of trouble free service.

  • Safe manual burner controls which are started from outside the Kamado manually.  No igniter.  We have followed the very latest High Technical engineering philosophy........... Keep It Simple!

  • 38,000 BTU's blasting from under the charcoal "LumpsaverPlus" basket lights the charcoal and reaches 600 degrees in 6 minutes.

  • Burner is slid in and out on two long 1/2 inch stainless rods to allow for easy and safe lighting from outside the Kamado.

  • The stainless burner, manifold and fuel control is welded to the "Draft Door" and uses the same stainless guide tubes runners as the present draft door and controls the airflow exactly the same way.

  • Perfect and simple gas retrofit. There is no modification necessary to change from charcoal only to gas/charcoal.  Just remove the draft door in slide in the gas draft door, removed the firebox grate and put the new LumpsaverPlus with flue in the firebox.  Note, if your Kamado #7 is over 3 or 4 years you might have the one piece firebox and grate.  In this case you would need to replace the newer two piece firebox with removable grate.

  • The heavy LumpsaverPlus with Flue is included with the purchase of the Kamado Gas Burner System.  Also included is a new firebox if you have the earlier one piece firebox and grate..

  • The brass fuel control valve is unique and trouble free. There are no complicated valves or controls to become obstructed.

  • The temperature control range is excellent.  From baking temperatures (300's)  to "flash" high temperature broiling.  We still suggest using charcoal for smoking (200's or less).

  • There is no burner obstruction within the cooking chamber as with our earlier gas burner design.

  • There are no "hot spots" since the burner is far from the cooking grill(s).

  • Ashes can be removed by sliding the "draft door burner" out or by removing the LumpsaverPlus Flue basket from above.

  • Gas only operation uses our special lava rock in LumpsaverPlus basket which allows secondary combustion or filter as gas rises through the superheated lava. 

  • Gas only with lava provides a near charcoal flavor that is often desired.  Especially, when smoking chips are placed on the outside of the Lumpsaver basket.

  • Retained heat in the heavy refractory  ceramic walls provides 80% of the cooking temperature and gives the Kamado a "brick oven" smell and taste.  Never a common fuel taste as other gas barbeques.

  • Preheating the walls with gas instead of charcoal will save hundreds of dollars because the BTU of gas is much cheaper than the BTU (heat output per pound) of charcoal.  Frequent Kamado users will pay for their Kamado Burner System in months.

  • Easy to start, easy to use, efficient and safe gas burner = more frequent Kamado use = more friends over = more word of mouth = result is SALES for the Kamado Company!

  • Draft Door Burner Control can remain in the front, as it is now, or positioned in the rear by loosening the bands and turning the base 180 degrees.

  • Kamado #1 and #3 have smaller burners but take advantage of the same design principals and high temperature performance.  Want a flash, char-rare steak in 6 minutes?  Try a #3 gas/charcoal!

CAUTION:  The gas and gas/charcoal combination can reach excessive temperatures.  Since 95% of Kamado owners are serious "party" people..........don't forget to check the temperature of your Kamado!

Click on small photos for larger images

Custom Kamado 7 with gas control in front.  Rear fuel control is available.

Gas burner is pulled out for safely starting.  Flames can be seen before sliding burner in under the Lumpsaver Basket.

Picture shows Gas Lumpsaver with Flue being installed in Kamado 5.  Burner can be seen below the Flue. No charcoal "grate" is used.

Gas-Charcoal combination in LumpsaverPlus.  Smaller lump is shown outside the basket. This picture was taken after 6 minutes and 600 degrees dome temperature.

Two roasts and one chicken on meat hanger over heat deflector using gas with wood chips for smoke flavor. Number 7 Kamado

 

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