Want ash catcher

[JuanRod]

Hello. Today was my first cook in the wsm. Cooked up some ribs and ribtips . I have an M code wsm with no ash catcher. What are y'all doing to add one? I don't have much in the floor but would like to keep in off of it. Thanks in advanced .

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[HoosierKettle]

Its not an ash catcher. Its a heat shield. I don't have one either. No big deal as long as it's concrete.  Probably needed if cooking on wood deck


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[JuanRod]

Its not an ash catcher. Its a heat shield. I don't have one either. No big deal as long as it's concrete.  Probably needed if cooking on wood deck


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Yeah I'm on concrete. I Won't worry about it then

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[Heyjude]

The older WSM's didn't come with the shield.. So you're not missing anything.

[addicted-to-smoke]

I've used my 18 on both wood and "Trex-like" decks without a problem. No heat shield.

[SmokenJoe]

As I recall, a member here suggested that the "newer" version of the 18.5" WSM (the ones with the Heat Shield) leg(s) kit was a perfect match for the older WSM's.  Should be pretty straightforward swap if you want the extra insurance.   I use mine on a wooden deck, but I always have a BBQ mat underneath it during smoking. 

SJ

[CarrieAnn]

None on mine either and I have an old one. I have it in a concrete patio but I have one of those big cement squares underneath it. It boosts it up just a smidge and because my old girl has had a rough life and has some pin holes, it keeps slow drips from staining my patio. 


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[RRRanger99]

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/heat-shield-p-1475843.html

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/leg-kit-p-1475844.html

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-721001-2009-smokey-mountain-cooker-185-parts-c-193079_193086_193162.html