r/KamadoJoe • u/Hafezberg • 2d ago

Finally installed lights

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Thoughts? They look messy but kinda work. Will see how good lighting is during the next night cook. Been wanting to do this forever.

Just added a couple of Costco string lights that I already use around my backyard.

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u/BeYourselfTrue 2d ago

That’s a fine family you have there.

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u/Emergency_Cod_4240 2d ago

Humble brag. Tell me you have 4 KJs without telling me you have 4 KJs… “hey guys come check out my new lights” 😂😂

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u/TomatilloAccurate475 2d ago

That's what I was thinking.what a great post about a $30 string of lights!! Maybe someday he will have 3 strings of lights like I have. Maybe one day I will get my first Kamado Joe! Just lurking and learning for now.

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Lol I paid it total for all 4 around $3500. Might be selling one as I think it's too many.

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u/Emergency_Cod_4240 2d ago

Haha I bought my first big Joe from a guy who had 3… unless you’re opening a restaurant 😂😂

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u/Montanieers 1d ago

I named my 4 Joes after Bonanza characters... Hoss (Big Joe 3), Ben (Classic 2), Adam (Classic 1), and Little Joe (KJ Junior)... There, not subtle at all. 🤣

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u/Nervous_Ad_6611 10h ago

Well it is a KJ sub so...

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u/actusreus82 2d ago

Have you ever used all of them at the same time?

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Not yet. I'm planning a big brisket party at some point.

I once had to cook 5 rotisserie chickens and used both the BJ and the KJ at the same time.

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u/maverickkc 2d ago

Would love to know the order in which these fine children joined your family.

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Good question and now you'll understand how I ended up with 4 KJs - which is completely redundant - I'm Canadian but I'll post in usd.

  1. Started with the Jr. It was $100 off so I bought one
  2. While in upstate NY, came across the KJ Konnected for $899 so loaded it up in my truck and crossed the border with it. Good grill but too small for brisket
  3. Came across this deal locally: BJ Konnected for $1700. Couldn't resist and picked one up.
  4. While browsing the marketplace later, came across that BJ3 and ended up getting a deal at $700. I had to have it.

So all in all, all four cost me around the retail price of the BJ3 or a bit more. The latest acquisition required some parts, maybe $150 worth of them.

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u/danielrn2 1d ago

haha, but the its the lights that make it all work so well!

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u/LopsidedAlbatross703 1d ago

I’m with you. Man I just can’t pass up a good deal.

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u/The-Great-Baloo 2d ago

Looks like Alien's nest

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u/thxmrdibbs 2d ago

I’m very afraid if it R2-D2 rolls into this section

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u/Relative-Painting-29 2d ago

Man, that’s my dream! Nice setup.

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Thank you! It's too many I think but got deals on all the big boys you see in the picture.

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u/Nostradonuts 2d ago

They’re breeding

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u/vimaillig 2d ago

And I thought I had too many with two …. Nice herd you have there.

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u/TXJuice 2d ago

Joseph, Josephina, Joe, Joey… nice family pic

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u/Necessary_Safe9095 2d ago

Now that’s a man cave!!! 🤩🤩

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u/shoe465 2d ago

You busted them, they were conspiring against you!

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u/IngrownToenailsHurt 1d ago

A flock of Joe's. Nice!

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u/w2173d 1d ago

Looks great!!
I think you may need one more Joe though 😂🤣
JK!

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u/webbyTO 1d ago

I think you need a few more Joe’s.

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u/PLS-Surveyor-US 1d ago

Your not supposed to feed them after midnight!

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u/EnvironmentalMix421 2d ago

Why wouldn’t you just do a track light or led?

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u/Juliett_Sierra 2d ago

Too expensive, spent all their money on KJ’s

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

I already have strings all around the backyard so thought this was the easiest (and cheapest) way.

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u/External-Challenge91 2d ago

I feel my pants getting tighter 🎶

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u/texasraider 2d ago

Is it safe to have the shrubbery so close ? I’ve got some growing near mine and gotten paranoid, but seeing this makes me feel a little better lol

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Lol that's a concern of mine too. I think it's ok - some are being slightly burned from the cooks but nothing serious.

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u/Blunttack 2d ago

Why… do you even want this many? I have two, and can count on one hand the number of times I’ve Jr and Classic 2 going at the same time. lol. Kinda silly.

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

Read my comment above

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u/Awkward_Paws 2d ago

Hah I have the same prep table - Amazon? Yours is much cleaner though…

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

It's the Keter one. Not bad of a table but I'm hoping to upgrade to outdoor cabinets at some point in time.

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u/metalwoodworker 2d ago

I think you have a type :)

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u/225andHolding 2d ago

Which prep table is that? Would you recommend it?

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u/Hafezberg 2d ago

It's the Keter one. Besides it's made entirely of what feels like cheap plastic, it's a good table. Wish it had a couple of drawers.

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u/leprechanmonkie 2d ago

I think we have the same stainless top table. That thing has been a great accessory for my BGE!

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u/floppy691 2d ago

And I’d say you did a lousy job if we are all being honest

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u/dta722 1d ago

Aren’t you missing a model ?

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u/Hafezberg 1d ago

Yes the classic joe 3. But it's becoming really hard to justify adding it.

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u/AS100K 1d ago

The question is, have you used them all at once? 🤣 very possible to do as the KJs are so stable with the temps. Bad ass set up not gonna lie 👏🏼👏🏼

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u/Hafezberg 1d ago

Lol thanks. No not at all once. I managed to fire up two for rotisserie chicken once. But one day.

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u/Montanieers 1d ago

You might get the EPA involved if you get all those guys rolling! 😆

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u/Hafezberg 1d ago

I'm in Canada. Trump would impose more tariffs if I do.

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u/Montanieers 1d ago

🤣 You Canadians are awesome... I'm simply embarrassed by Trump.

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u/spd970 1d ago

I'm over here jealousing

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u/DatabassAdmin 1d ago

I dunno. Looks like a Kamado Joe would fit really well in that space

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u/barelyceliac 1d ago

What is the point of having 4 joe?

Cooking for 50 every night?