how to test the Vortex

[Troy]

what size vortex did you get?

I've tested my hillbilly vortex on the Performer and 18" OTG, with great results, so how about some setups on the 26'r?

medium (for 22 and 26)

I can do some testing on both of my 26, but  I can't do head to head (one is 3 wheeler, other is OT)

[austin87]

Could you possibly give dimensions? I got a medium that I haven't used yet. It looks great for a 22.5" but is definitely too big for an 18er. Diameter of larger/smaller side would be awesome to get a visual of how it would sit on a grill.

[THUNDERDOME]

Could you possibly give dimensions? I got a medium that I haven't used yet. It looks great for a 22.5" but is definitely too big for an 18er. Diameter of larger/smaller side would be awesome to get a visual of how it would sit on a grill.

Small and Medium both fit between weber 18.5" and 22.5" grates. The difference in diameters is exactly proportionate to grate sizes

[Shafzilla]

Couldn't an old coffee can produce almost the same effect?

[Shafzilla]

or one of those "beer buckets"?

[THUNDERDOME]

Couldn't an old coffee can produce almost the same effect?

The shape of the Vortex is what makes it different than just a coffee can. When running it hot, it's a conical reducer (more air can come in than can go out which projects the heat). When the coals are outside of the vortex, it's angle deflects heat away-and-up for a true indirect cook.

As for an old galvanized (yikes) beer bucket, the Vortex is American made 20 gauge 304 grade stainless steel.

[Shafzilla]

Couldn't an old coffee can produce almost the same effect?

The shape of the Vortex is what makes it different than just a coffee can. When running it hot, it's a conical reducer (more air can come in than can go out which projects the heat). When the coals are outside of the vortex, it's angle deflects heat away-and-up for a true indirect cook.

As for an old galvanized (yikes) beer bucket, the Vortex is American made 20 gauge 304 grade stainless steel.

That makes sense.  haha, I've been warned about using galvanized anything in the kettle.  To be honest, I wasn't too sure on what the beer buckets we're made out of. 

Thanks for the lesson.