jdickinson357 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks I'll be ordering that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Project postponed until dap arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertooth Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 At this point, you can still take the edge of your grinder and widen the cracks to 1/8th inch wide, to a depth of 1/2 inch to make it easier to get high temp cement in, and produce a smooth surface. Also, drill a hole to about 1 inch of depth approximately 1 inch past where the crack ends. This will help prevent future spread of the crack (the hole will be filled in with the DAP after the cracks have been filled and compressed by the ratchet straps and 14 gauge wire. Ben S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkomodo Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hi All, I'm going through the exact same issue on my K5. All tiles appear to be intact on the base and upper dome. Is it absolutely necessary to remove the tiles and wire or will injection of DAP and the use of ratchet straps be sufficient? I would hate to have to remove and risk more cracking. Also, do you think I could powerwash the interior in order to clean sufficiently before applying the DAP? In regards to what looks like rusted up chicken wire visible in the interior corner base, would I be able to liberally coat the entire base with DAP or would layers of different materials expanding/contrasting promote further cracking? Jdickenson, I hope you don't mind me posting here. It seems like an appropriate thread since we are in the same boat. Here are some pics of my issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I don't mind at all ...I say go for it ...I am going all the way because I got it in a goooood deal...after all is said and done and things go perfect I'll be retiling with Diamond white mosaic tile If I can't find them I want to do this one... I wonder how many it would take? marauders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I removed all tiles so that I could do all cracks at once. I would turn yours upside down and strap it from top to bottom. I strapped mine side to side but noticed that when I moved it the bottom part would move. so I strapped from bottom to top also. .I will be installing the wire this coming weekend. .I hope with out removing straps. . I'll be making gaps and filling them in with dap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkomodo Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 wow that's gonna look awesome! Good advice on the strap technique. I think I'll follow your lead and strap top to bottom and side to side just to play it safe. Also, I'm not sure if you made out like a bandit or I got ripped off but I purchase mine for $245. I guess time will tell if this was a mistake or not. Question for you - is your grill size 23 inches or 18 becuase I believe your base's shape is characteristic of a k5. Being that a k5 is the same grill size as a large big green egg perhaps you can use their firebox and just pick up at a local distributor. Not certain it will fit but might be worth looking in to. Anyway, best of luck with DAP process. Keep us posted! -J Addertooth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It's a 23, I got it for 1 hundred dollars. With All accessories except cart but 245 Is still not bad contimplate your next move think theoretically and go with it..I will keep posting progress CeramicChef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The Kamado is Five feet tall fully assembled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickinson357 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I got this one for a hundred bucks also the fire box was cracked in a million pieces got online found a place called appliance connections they had the firebox for 59.00 with free shipping I got on that quick.. they upped the price since then CeramicChef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertooth Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Consider placing a board over the top of the base for the vertical strap. This will help prevent collapsing the lip from the force the strap applies. If you crumple the top, the repair will be very difficult. jdickinson357 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkomodo Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks - great advice! Addertooth, considering all of the tiles are still attached do you believe it is absolutely necessary to remove them and apply the wiring or would the ratchet straps and application of DAP provide sufficient support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertooth Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 I would definitely pull the tiles in the area of the crack (and for where the 14 gauge wire will be placed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauders Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Home Depot doesn't carry dap fire mortarI have fire mortar cement , would that work john @ Galaxyoutdoors sent me a powder mix to coat and fill the cracks in my K=7 last spring ,, holding up very well...... the Stainless firebasket was the apex of the project! ckreef, Colin, Spicoli and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addertooth Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks for chiming in Mauraders, I am glad you gave your experience with the stainless rod firebasket. You stated before you keep your temperatures below 400 to prevent damage to the shell of the kamado. Very excellent advice. marauders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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