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Dec 17, 2021 8:32 PM

YMMV $149 Char Griller AKORN Clearance @ Lowes

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First time posting, trying to get this right Smilie YMMV, I stopped by my local Lowes in 98012, I just wanted to see the thing in person, seemed odd they were the only location in the area with these in stock, and now I have one in the back of my car. Not going to go into the merits of this model, but seemed like a great way to dip my toes into the kamado style, I'm coming from a basic charcoal metal grill and this will be a huge upgrade for $149.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Char-Gri...ll/3609214 (Still shows at $298 online for me, hence the YMMV)
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First time posting, trying to get this right Smilie YMMV, I stopped by my local Lowes in 98012, I just wanted to see the thing in person, seemed odd they were the only location in the area with these in stock, and now I have one in the back of my car. Not going to go into the merits of this model, but seemed like a great way to dip my toes into the kamado style, I'm coming from a basic charcoal metal grill and this will be a huge upgrade for $149.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Char-Gri...ll/3609214 (Still shows at $298 online for me, hence the YMMV)

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Dec 17, 2021 8:37 PM
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dirtyherryDec 17, 2021 8:37 PM
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Dec 17, 2021 8:48 PM
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bberth84Dec 17, 2021 8:48 PM
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Great deal! Awesome for long smokes as it has better insulating properties then ceramic styles. Store it out of the elements if you can or it will rot away in a few years
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Dec 17, 2021 8:49 PM
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RackDec 17, 2021 8:49 PM
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I was there this morning, did they sell out of the pellet grills yet?
Dec 17, 2021 8:52 PM
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JimBanvilleDec 17, 2021 8:52 PM
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$298 all around me according to BS
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Dec 17, 2021 8:59 PM
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rhmDec 17, 2021 8:59 PM
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$298 near me (Cleveland area). Amazing deal if you can get it for $150. I just upgraded to a Kamado joe (Walmart deal) but loved my Akorn. Cooked on it for 5 years and just gave it to a family member.
Dec 17, 2021 9:05 PM
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BrianHSVDec 17, 2021 9:05 PM
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Quote from bberth84 View quoted comment :
Great deal! Awesome for long smokes as it has better insulating properties then ceramic styles. Store it out of the elements if you can or it will rot away in a few years
Ummm... no.
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Dec 17, 2021 9:18 PM
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Dec 17, 2021 9:18 PM
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Quote from JimBanville View quoted comment :
$298 all around me according to BS
My BS still shows 298 at the store I took the photo at, glad I happened to be in the area, Lowe's isn't terribly close to me so I usually miss these.

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Dec 17, 2021 10:11 PM
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dinksDec 17, 2021 10:11 PM
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Quote from BrianHSV View quoted comment :
Ummm... no.
I own both (started Akorn and sold the wife to upgrade with briskets and pulled pork). Let me clarify the "no" comment. People get sensitive about their grills and the money spent. The Akorn does not insulate better, my Vision ceramic is cooler to the touch outside and holds/controls temp better.
The Akorn is a great intro for the price, is lighter to move, and easier to clean ashes. I personally prefer SS grates for ease of cleaning, Akorn is cast iron, but there is a Weber grate that fits for I think $30ish. Also grab a stone or cheap pizza pan for indirect since it does not come with one.
Last edited by dinks December 17, 2021 at 02:13 PM.
Dec 17, 2021 10:18 PM
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Tornado500Dec 17, 2021 10:18 PM
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I picked one up $128 out the door earlier today. BS and lowes app showed $298 but in store was $119.17 also they had more in stock then what showed on the app or BS.
Dec 17, 2021 10:21 PM
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stingtimeDec 17, 2021 10:21 PM
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According to this article, akorn keeps heat better. But obviously ceramic has advantages in durability.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productr...korn-3.htm
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Dec 17, 2021 10:40 PM
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Dec 17, 2021 10:40 PM
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Great price. I see 5 stores OOS in my area and one with 3 in stock at $298. I am on my 7th season and the second cover. It should last at least another 3 years. I paid $215 plus tax and definitely got my money's worth over the years.
Dec 17, 2021 11:10 PM
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BrianHSVDec 17, 2021 11:10 PM
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Quote from stingtime View quoted comment :
According to this article, akorn keeps heat better. But obviously ceramic has advantages in durability.

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/productr...korn-3.htm
You will find many articles that state the opposite.
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Dec 17, 2021 11:24 PM
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trufflepigDec 17, 2021 11:24 PM
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Quote from dinks View quoted comment :
I own both (started Akorn and sold the wife to upgrade with briskets and pulled pork). Let me clarify the "no" comment. People get sensitive about their grills and the money spent. The Akorn does not insulate better, my Vision ceramic is cooler to the touch outside and holds/controls temp better.
The Akorn is a great intro for the price, is lighter to move, and easier to clean ashes. I personally prefer SS grates for ease of cleaning, Akorn is cast iron, but there is a Weber grate that fits for I think $30ish. Also grab a stone or cheap pizza pan for indirect since it does not come with one.
I used an Akorn for many years and still have an Akorn Jr. I currently also have the 24" Louisiana Grills Kamado from Costco and a Kamado Joe Jr. I prefer the ceramic ones for other reasons but from my experience the Akorns definitely seem to hold heat and control temperature better.
Dec 17, 2021 11:29 PM
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sparksnpaDec 17, 2021 11:29 PM
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Started with the akorn, moved to the kamado classic 2, then the kamado joe jr.. I can say without a doubt that temp management is far better on the joes..

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Dec 17, 2021 11:33 PM
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bob1054Dec 17, 2021 11:33 PM
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I had the akorn and eventually it was used to just cook with charcoal…then I ended up with a flat top and a Traeger. Yes it's cool to have a green egg type grill but it just wasn't efficient. Still was too much babysitting for me when it comes to smoking things and the temperature definitely was up and down with it.

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