SnS Original vs 2.0

[Caver42]

I recently  noticed SnS now offers the Original model as well as the 2.0 model. As best I can see the difference is permanent and replaceable water bath, plus an open bottom in the original model. My question is does anyone have suggestions for adding a grate or something to close off the bottom of the original model to slow down the charcoal sifting through too soon.
I can afford the original model but the 2.0 model is just a reach too far. Thanks for any suggestions.

[Scott Zee]

So Adrenaline/SnS did offer a 1.5 version with the permanent water trough and the same bottom of the 2.0. Perfect IMO as I own 2 of them. Search for one of those as they come up every so often. 

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[sonofabutcher]

I have original 1.0 w/o the bottom and the xl with the bottom. If you use briquettes there won't be extra burn times or if there is it would be almost unnoticeable.


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[Caver42]

FYI, Amazon currently is selling the "original SnS" for $59.00 free shipping assume this will NOT have too much problem with bricketts sifting through prematurely.

[sonofabutcher]

FYI, Amazon currently is selling the "original SnS" for $59.00 free shipping assume this will NOT have too much problem with bricketts sifting through prematurely.

it won't. That's the one I have and I've had it for years now. It will go for hours with a chimney full of briquettes.


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[Caver42]

sonofabutcher, thank you I was indeed hoping that is the case.

[captjoe06]

I think without the bottom might actually be better. Often times if I'm just letting it run and don't shake up the dead ash it gets clogged and temps drop. Not a big deal but if the one without the bottom is $59 I'd get that all day long!

[sonofabutcher]

I think without the bottom might actually be better. Often times if I'm just letting it run and don't shake up the dead ash it gets clogged and temps drop. Not a big deal but if the one without the bottom is $59 I'd get that all day long!

spotted you in Bbq It's YT video last night lol.


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[Darko]

Also, the 2.0 version is riveted together, not welded.

[tibas92017]

I have the SlowNSear Plus which like the SlowNSear Original has the non-removable water trough in which mine warps when exposed to extreme heat when grilling. You can remove the water trough from the SlowNSear 2.0 when grilling at a higher temperature and also gives you a little more direct grilling space.

[tibas92017]

I have the SlowNSear Plus which like the SlowNSear Original has the non-removable water trough in which mine warps when exposed to extreme heat when grilling. In contrast, You can remove the water trough from the SlowNSear 2.0 when grilling at a higher temperature and also gives you a little more direct grilling space.

[Caver42]

Thanks everyone, great help.