Komodo Kamado has announced the new Gen 2.2 OTB Refractory Cooker. What does all this mean? Gen 2.2 refers to generation 2.2 of the Komodo Kamado cooker. OTB refers to the Outside The Box thinking that led to its design. And refractory refers to the refractory materials used in the construction of the shell. What's new about 2.2? Here's what we know so far:
- A lower rear stainless steel spine, not only the one over the hinge.
- Improvement in the ease of installing the rear stainless steel cover.
- More room between the main and lower grill and enough room for the heat deflector and new larger drip pan to fit under both the lower grill and an 8" EZQ cradle with a big bird in in it.
- Changes to the shape and size of the charcoal basket to give more airflow resulting in more even burn patterns and better airflow for high temp searing.
- A digitally milled interlocking lip. The original interlocking lip was milled in Komodo Kamado's woodworking factory in MDF which in hindsight lacked the rigidity needed for the mold making process. The back right side did not completely fit the upper half perfectly.
- Use of an elastomeric industrial insulation that incorporates nano ceramic spheres created in a high temp vacuum for grouting and tile adhesion. It's elastic and does not crack or tear when the cooker expands from high temps.
More details about the improvements along with some photos are available at the Komodo Kamado discussion forum.
Komodo Kamado Refractory Cookers has been manufacturing kamado-style cookers in Surabaya, Indonesia and shipping them world wide for four years. They may be contacted through their website: www.komodokamado.com.
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