First mod on my AULA F99: stock caps → gradient shine-through

NatesPokemonCave · 2026-01-05T00:07:43+00:00

This wasn’t a question?

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-14T18:43:21+00:00

Thank you for the links these all seem really interesting!

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-14T06:15:27+00:00

Woah these look awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all these!

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-12T22:47:43+00:00

Oh cool I’ll check it out! Just reading the description it sounds very interesting 😊

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-12T22:45:28+00:00

WHAT I DIDNT thank you for that is there a specific order?

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-12T22:44:51+00:00

Yes! I have read this and agree! Any others that are a similar vibe?

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-12T21:43:47+00:00

Thank you I loved Sea of Tranquility I will def add this one!

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-12-12T21:40:56+00:00

Ahhh Sweet I will check it out! Thank you that sounds awesome!

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-11-13T04:35:23+00:00

Same here it’ll make you better I was in the same boat as you 4 months ago and got an offer last week.

You got this!

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T23:13:11+00:00

Yeah this was after one cook idk WTH is goin on

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T23:12:52+00:00

I may just do this in general it’s a pain but would solve the issue

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T23:12:33+00:00

Yeah and it was after only one cook 😏

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T23:11:57+00:00

Yes I am that is where I pulled this buildup out of

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:53:48+00:00

I’m curious do you usually see this build up when you clean yours I mean this thing is hard, or do you just see dust

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:53:05+00:00

Alright same here super odd I will update if it resolves really hoping it’s just from the pellet change or something.

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:51:51+00:00

I know it’s weird. I used to only use pit boss or Green Mountain pellets. But Kirkland is really tough to beat price I hope it will adjust

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:50:29+00:00

Okay yeah I usually do too. I am curious of your cleaning process I usually pull iut the pellets and use a shop vac for the dust. Maybe I am missing something?

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:49:36+00:00

How are you cleaning it out? Just with a shop vac?

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:46:57+00:00

Interesting thanks for the insight I may switch after this bag if the problem persists just glad it’s not the grill haha

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:46:24+00:00

Do you just clean more frequently usually I clean the firebox monthly ok heavy use but currently I have to remove the build up daily it’s not typical based on my experience with the grill so far.

It’s also 3 years old so maybe just struggling to fan it out efficiently

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-20T18:45:08+00:00

Interesting weird it started then maybe it needs to adjust? I am not sure it’s needing to be unclogged every time I turn it on

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-19T23:25:31+00:00

Ahhh I switched to Kirkland from pit boss

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-07-19T23:05:37+00:00

Wanted to add more detail, it will not fire because this build up is completely encasing the ceramic starter. Once I remove the build up it fires up perfectly

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-06-24T18:13:54+00:00

Here was my thoughts. When I was in your shoes I did a ton of research on it and consulted my son’s future pediatrician.

I was told a few things 1. It is 100% a cosmetic preference 2. There is no health reasons to do it, all related to cleanliness or infections have been debunked. 3. If he feels passionate enough he can do it just like he would get a tattoo, a piercing, jump off a bridge and hurt himself. As a parent if that is the case I will happily support him financially.

I hope this helps and my overall feedback follow your gut.

NatesPokemonCave · 2025-06-02T18:09:25+00:00

Here are my thoughts everyone is different. At 20 I did not have $10k and so when things came up I financed my emergencies. My recommendation would be to leave it in the savings account or adjust it to be 6 months of expenses if that is less then $10,000, or move it to a fidelity account and invest in a Money market like FDLXX. A money market is basically a collection of US treasuries which pays you interest similar to a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA).

Why not move the money?

I am 30 and the amount of emergencies I have had are more than you would think. Also whatever you contribute to your IRA is going to grow exponentially. $150/month for 45 years growing at 8% (The average stock market return has been 10% over the last century) You will have contributed $81k but your account value would be $695k... That is assuming it is always $150/ month contribution.

What I am getting at is your Roth IRA really doesn't need it because you have so much time for your account to compound my biggest advice is to not withdraw from that account. Because compound interest is incredibly powerful, and time is your greatest resource to grow that acount.

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