itskrod00 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Hey guys just got a Kamado Joe Big Joe. It came with the nest, ( they did not have stand alone at the road show) I have placed the kamado in my bbq island. Eventually it will rest on top of concrete pad that will fit into my island. Is that good enough? Are the feet for more than stability? Do do I need it if it will rest on top of concicrete? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGER MEISTER Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If you don't use something between the bottom of your Kamado and the concrete, you'll build up a lot of heat and risk a cracked bottom. And that's not the bottom you want a crack in. Cheap insurance for sure. itskrod00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeRedJoe Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 You want an air gap between the bottom and the concrete pad or paver. Atlanta Grill Company sells the feet. itskrod00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperovdeflame Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yes, I agree that an air gap is a very good thing to have. BGE makes an accessory they call a table nest for exactly the application you are describing. I use one, even though I have my Egg in a metal table. Here is a pic. The table nest lifts my Egg about 2" of the tables surface. I have seen similar table nests that have been constructed by a back yard chef with metal working ability or a local steel shop. The nest does not appear to be a difficult thing to come up with and works great. itskrod00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yes you need some sort of air gap. I would use the feet. itskrod00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itskrod00 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks everyone I ordered the feet from Atlanta grill company there having a huge sale on a lot of accessories right now. Picked up a joetisserie as well! LargeRedJoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
&roid Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Just resurrecting this old topic. I’ve now had two sets of ceramic feet fail under my big joe. I’ve no idea why but I’m concerned I need to find a better solution. my BJ sits on top of a sandstone tile in a brick and block built unit. Any suggestions for a better solution to provide an air gap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Wagon Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Couple of fire bricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_om Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 That is ceramic against ceramic against stone? That is a TERRIBLE design configuration and has a 100% chance of causing point stress concentrations the ceramic can't handle. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeperovdeflame Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yeah, 3 or four bricks, or a metal table nest like the one pictured with my BGE a couple of post up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeRedJoe Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Maybe find some oven-proof silicone pads and place them between the KJ and the feet/bricks/whatever. And maybe some below. I just use the feet and a concrete paver in a wooden table. So far so good after fiver years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
&roid Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thanks for the replies, that makes sense and possibly explains what's happened. Just curious though as to what everyone else does if this is an inherently faulty way of setting up a freestanding unit? All the pictures I've ever seen have the kamado mounted directly onto the ceramic feet and then onto a stone/concrete slab as LargeRedJoe says. Am I missing something? Is there some other way?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURGER MEISTER Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I would think if they were cracking like yours, you might try a silicone pad under the feet for some uneven surface irregularities. I got 3 ceramic plant holders from Lowes and painted them bright red like the JK and they've worked quite well for 3+ years now. They have 2 contact points on the bottom which might allow or some unevenness on the surface. They look good and way less expensive than KJ feet. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Terra-Cotta-1-499-in-Clay-Red-Indoor-Outdoor-Corner-Ceramic-Plant-Stand/1000189397 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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