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Author Topic: Simple mod for lump charcoal  (Read 4576 times)

JayyyR

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Simple mod for lump charcoal
« on: September 22, 2018, 01:17:40 PM »
I can't be the only one who uses two crossed charcoal grates to keep tiny lump pieces from falling through when they are still red hot. I don't mind so much when they fall to the bottom of the kettle, but when I have a three zone fire going it drives me nuts.

I started doing this one day after I had a real busted bag of lump and half of it fell through to my ash catcher. Needless to say I could've cooked a ribeye caveman style in the catcher if I wanted.

« Last Edit: September 22, 2018, 03:46:10 PM by JayyyR »
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Dsorgnzd

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2018, 02:20:39 PM »
You aren't the only one. I have this setup in my WSM and one of my kettles.
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Jules V.

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2018, 02:23:30 PM »
Yeah the tines on the weber charcoal  grates are too far apart for lump. I purchased 6  aftermarket stainless charcoal grates last year but seems like they're no longer available . The tines are a bit closer so it works very well with lump.
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bear

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2018, 02:58:03 PM »
Been doing it for years. Works very well
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JayyyR

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2018, 03:48:58 PM »
@bear what the efff is that? I need details! For pizza maybe

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bear

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2018, 03:51:08 PM »
Euro pizza oven
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JayyyR

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2018, 04:00:16 PM »
Quote from: bear on September 22, 2018, 03:51:08 PM
Euro pizza oven

Man that's nice! I bet not many of those are floating around
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Old Dave

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2018, 09:44:41 PM »
I love mine...





Makes a great pizza.
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Charcoal_Guerrilla

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2018, 09:43:17 AM »
That’s just a beautiful looking accessory.


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Troy

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2018, 03:54:45 PM »
I think I've been using double charcoal grates since 2010. two years before I started WKC

best mod ever, really
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Bubblehead

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2018, 05:38:01 AM »
I used to do the two grate setup but it makes my vortex too high and it contacts the coking grate.  I cut a piece of expanded metal  so that it sits just under the normal charcoal grate.  Same effect only more clearance for accessories.
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MacEggs

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2018, 08:13:40 AM »

I prefer using EM.


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jp217p

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2018, 10:44:08 AM »
Quote from: MacEggs on October 15, 2018, 08:13:40 AM

I prefer using EM.


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EM? Where can I buy this? What's it called? It looks like a simple and very effective mod.

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MacEggs

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2018, 11:10:46 AM »

 @jp217p

EM = expanded metal

I get it for a good price at Metal Supermarkets.
Cut it to size using an angle grinder and a cut-off wheel.

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com

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jp217p

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Re: Simple mod for lump charcoal
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2018, 02:23:50 PM »
Quote from: MacEggs on October 15, 2018, 11:10:46 AM

 @jp217p

EM = expanded metal

I get it for a good price at Metal Supermarkets.
Cut it to size using an angle grinder and a cut-off wheel.

https://www.metalsupermarkets.com
Thanks! I'll try to get some soon. I like mod.

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