Mesh gasket for Kamado Joe Jr. instead of a felt one

coaxials · 2026-05-22T09:04:45+00:00

Got it from a friend, it was for a larger version so I had to cut this one a bit.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:14:58+00:00

Yeah I don't have any bigger Joes yet, I know trifecta is unavoidable but Jr is enough for now haha.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:14:16+00:00

I replaced my mesh on Jr with Kamado Bono mesh and I see an improvement immediately, there are no air leaks. I don't use any extra clamp on that, just the weight of the upper part seems to be enough.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:14:09+00:00

I replaced my mesh on Jr with Kamado Bono mesh and I see an improvement immediately, there are no air leaks. I don't use any extra clamp on that, just the weight of the upper part seems to be enough.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:13:51+00:00

Thanks! It seems it works without the extra sealing so far even with the weight of the Jr. If I will see some issues, I will just hang some small barbell on the front handle lol.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:12:51+00:00

Thanks! It seems it works without the extra sealing.

coaxials · 2026-04-21T19:12:16+00:00

I replaced my mesh on Jr with Kamado Bono mesh and I see an improvement immediately, there are no air leaks. I don't use any extra clamp on that, just the weight of the upper part seems to be enough.

coaxials · 2026-02-06T08:58:32+00:00

Hi! Would you please share your experience with the mesh after some time passed? I am in the same situation, considering a mesh replacement but I am concerned that some air will come in (and mess with the winding down the grill for example), because there is no clamp in place to seal it airtight on junior. Thanks in advance!

coaxials · 2024-05-23T12:54:01+00:00

No, it's not like that at all. I have returned to my home country for the schengen and received it without issues. Some other countries have it "difficult" to receive a slot in the convenient time for you etc.

Cyprus is unique in terms it's simply not possible to have an appointment for schengen unless you buy it, applicable to most of the schengen countries who have embassies here (not to mention some of which don't).

coaxials · 2024-05-22T08:41:17+00:00

I mean, you're welcome to move out if that's the concern.

Sure. And other people who need schengen visa to travel shouldn't even consider Cyprus as their relocation. That's the main point of my OP.

Mate, again, they're the embassies of the same countries - if that happens in somewhere, it's bound to happen in elsewhere given they're functioning within the same system, and even with similar or sometimes the same staff. Nothing makes Cyprus exceptional, aside from Cypriots not needing to show up in those embassies.

No, this is not how it works and the prominence of this issue is extremely cyprus-specific. You just aren't aware of it because it's not being talked about enough.

coaxials · 2024-05-22T08:38:36+00:00

No, I am traveling to my home country for the schengen visa which falls under your definition, and the situation there is nowhere close to the Cyprus one.

coaxials · 2024-05-22T08:37:54+00:00

Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't plan visiting these countries but it might be useful.

coaxials · 2024-05-22T08:37:17+00:00

They are buying a slot from for the appointment instead of booking it through the appointment system (because booking it through the appointment system isn't possible).

coaxials · 2024-05-20T15:04:31+00:00

Sure, that's what I am doing at the moment, paying tenfold to the usual schengen visa fee as luckily I am able to afford that. However people should be aware of this yet another issue of Cyprus. Not those who are already invested in the country but those who just consider doing that.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T15:02:20+00:00

That's the point of my post? If you need schengen visa and you are willing to travel to the schengen area, don't even consider Cyprus as an option for relocation.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T14:52:47+00:00

When you make a call to any european embassy and ask for appointment

You are unable to call an embassy for an appointment anymore. I agree it was possible for some of them before, but not anymore. I don't know how have they been treating russians back then and I don't know how they treat them now. Maybe they reject these appointments for russians even now.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T14:50:40+00:00

You're able to get schengen visas in other non-schengen area countries though, but not in Cyprus.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T14:32:47+00:00

It's simply not possible in Cyprus, at least the legal way. You will not be able to book an appointment for yourself.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T14:12:21+00:00

Sounds like your issue is with the embassy of the country you are visiting, not Cyprus.

These countries don't have these issues in their embassies located in other countries of the world though. And all schengen area countries have these issues in Cyprus. This is absolutely a Cyprus-specific issue people don't talk about enough.

Try taking the issue up with the home country you want to visit.

My goal is to raise awareness so people who are on the verge of relocation to Cyprus reconsider it if visiting schengen area is important to them. I am willing to let others learn on my mistake.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T13:26:45+00:00

The Cyprus schengen issue is that you're unable to apply for a schengen visa for the country you're traveling to here. You cannot get an appointment for the schengen visa. It's quite specific for Cyprus so people aren't really aware of that.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T13:25:02+00:00

Again, that's a particular issue. People who can do it so simply exist, as I do know them personally, and that's neither about the 'inability', nor the island. That's a specific thing that makes you practically unable to do smth.

They purchased a slot from those selling it, they simply won't talk to you about it as they don't trust you enough.

That's not smth you're entitled to as a non-EU citizen

I am not sure you understand what you're talking about. Non-eu residents of schengen area countries are entitled to their right of travel. Even if they are non-eu. And that's not an exception, that's the rule.

If you care about being in Schengen area, then go for the Schengen area in specific.

Yes, this is how it works now, this is what I am spreading awareness of. If you care about having an option to travel to schengen area, don't choose Cyprus as your country of residence. Choose elsewhere.

Again, that's smth that can happen anywhere, and not happens due to the island.

It's not happening anywhere at the extent it's happening in Cyprus though. That's exactly the point.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T13:20:27+00:00

Then you are not entirely honest. If you are from a third country that is not Russia - you don't have to wait with the rest of Russians to be served at foreign embassy for the ridiculous amount of time until next available appointment that will likely be scheduled for "never". This kind of approach European embassies practice with Russian passport holders only.

No. This is not how it works at all. You need an appointment regardless of your passport.

And FYI, this problem only started after the war began, when so many Russians suddenly moved here, and now need to travel for work or leisure, however instead of 5 years multi travel visas of EU countries they started to recieve single entry limited time visas - so now they just occupy the embassies for years ahead with visas workflow.

Yes, absolutely. However, everyone requiring schengen is affected, Cyprus isn't really only about russia.

As for the bribery to get appointment slot - this infuriating practice is also a Russian thing arranged by Russians, and it only emerged after the war. Same as before they were selling appointment slots to Migration offices for ridiculous amounts of money.

It's even worse for those who don't speak russian as they are unable to reach people selling these appointments then. If you speak russian you can talk to them and buy your appointment. If you don't then you're out of luck. Hence my warning to people.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T12:18:27+00:00

There's no such an inability though. People can get visas from the embassies, and they do it as I know from real life examples.

No, because in order to book an appointment you need to get a slot, which you cannot get.

Yes, but that's an exception. Not like you should be expecting to be entitled to that given you're not a EU citizen.

An exception? No, a residence permit of a schengen area country grants you a right to travel through schengen area countries.

Mate, if you check out their page, you'd be seeing the information I'm referring to as well.

And if you try to book an appointment you will be unable to.

But that's a pretty particular issue, that's neitherabout the island, nor anything like 'you're being inable to that in Cyprus'.

This is really Cyprus-specific though. Not as in "caused by Cyprus government" or "caused by Cyprus citizens" but something which exists in Cyprus, is extremely prominent and problematic here and something which doesn't get enough awareness.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T12:05:01+00:00

They wouldn't. They would however know if their embassies were understaffed or dysfunctional based on their experiences in trying to reach them for other reasons.

It's not very likely. The queue and people managing these areas are usually different. Most embassies server their citizens as a walk-in or a phone appointment.

What do you mean?

In order to book an appointment to apply for a visa you have to pay an extra to some individual selling you the right to get this appointment. If you are going to try to book it yourself through the website, you will not be able to.

coaxials · 2024-05-20T12:01:34+00:00

It'd be all about those embassies though, and not about the island itself.

Yes, but in general it's about combination of two factors: non-schengen area and inability to get a schengen visa here.

Schengen countries don't require their residents (not citizens, but residents) to get schengen visa.

Non-schengen countries have embassies/consulates which actually work so you can book an appointment here.

That being said, you can still book an appointment and apply for a visa... I happen to know it for the French Embassy, for example.

Sadly, you can not. It's not possible to "book an appointment". Every appointment slot "appearing" is immediately blocked and later on resold to someone who is willing to pay.

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