Fishtails 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Just signed up yesterday. Got a warm welcome in the introduction forum. My firebox is rusting and has developed several holes the size of a half dollar. I purchased a kick ash basket, removed the cast iron charcoal grate and gave it a whirl. Love the basket, but with the extra holes in the box it's difficult to regulate temps, so no lo & slow and just steaks and such for now. And more holes are inevitable. Me and ol Bubba have been friends going on 10, 11 years, but I think I may have to put him out to pasture. Before I do, though, I was wondering if anyone has replaced theirs with a ceramic firebox from say, BGE or KJ etc, and if so was it a good idea. If not maybe some feedback on if it's possible (size, supports, etc). Thanks. Meanwhile I'll pester the powers that be for a new kamado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KismetKamado 3,932 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 @prowe - Any input on this one, Bubba? 22 minutes ago, Fishtails said: Just signed up yesterday. Got a warm welcome in the introduction forum. My firebox is rusting and has developed several holes the size of a half dollar. I purchased a kick ash basket, removed the cast iron charcoal grate and gave it a whirl. Love the basket, but with the extra holes in the box it's difficult to regulate temps, so no lo & slow and just steaks and such for now. And more holes are inevitable. Me and ol Bubba have been friends going on 10, 11 years, but I think I may have to put him out to pasture. Before I do, though, I was wondering if anyone has replaced theirs with a ceramic firebox from say, BGE or KJ etc, and if so was it a good idea. If not maybe some feedback on if it's possible (size, supports, etc). Thanks. Meanwhile I'll pester the powers that be for a new kamado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prowe 1,613 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, KismetKamado said: @prowe - Any input on this one, Bubba? Oh, my, put me on the spot. No, I don’t know. I love the keg but as it is steel, corrosion will be an enemy. Give a ceramic firebox a shot. I would love to hear how it works. If not ten...eleven years....a pretty good run. I suspect it may be difficult to find a nice fit on a ceramic firebox, but if you can do it on the cheap, try it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KismetKamado 3,932 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 1 minute ago, prowe said: Oh, my, put me on the spot. No, I don’t know. I love the keg but as it is steel, corrosion will be an enemy. Give a ceramic firebox a shot. I would love to hear how it works. If not ten...eleven years....a pretty good run. Sorry for putting you on the spot, but just not that many of us have had the honor of piloting a Bubba Keg. Thanks for giving your 2 cents. And for once, I agree with you.... it’s definitely had a good run at that age. Good of luck with whatever direction you go, @Fishtails! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walrus 15 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 @Fishtails have you tried contacting OMC for warranty? Can't hurt. 10 year warranty. I've had the top and bottom outer shells replaced due to rust. https://www.omcbbq.com/WarrantyOrders/Eng/Index.php 1 KismetKamado reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishtails 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 I have emailed a few days ago after figuring out who made them. I'll check out the link. I don't recall having registered but what could it hurt? Worse case they say no. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K'man 942 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Curious to know how you made out? Broil King is pretty good with their service however the Bubba may not ever have had a 10 years warranty. If the rest of your cooker is in good shape might be worth considering a new fire box. Broil King has a flat rate shipping fee or did of $14.95 for whatever. They did make some changes to the now Keg but I don't think the actual dimensions are any different. They have their advantages.....mainly fuel misers, but harder to hold back at low temps. It would be interesting to know....how many people on this site have a 10 year old ceramic cooker without having a cracked firebox? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
