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The official(?) "How To Use The BGE Grid Extender" thread
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No, it is a LBGE, and I actually got an extra large and medium SS grate so I don't have to dismantle and/or reassemble when I want to use his or only a single grate.zosobao5150 said:@Acn
Is that an x-large bge? If so, what size and manufacture grate do you have for the upper level?
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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So I was sitting in work today thinking how I could reinforce the upper grid . Looking at the stock we had I found a piece of 304 s/s about a quarter inch thick that fits perfectly under the grid . Filled up 4 gallons of water weighed them 9 pounds each total weight 36 pounds and placed them on the grid and it held with very little sag .Large Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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Sorry about the upside picture I did that post from my phoneLarge Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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I designed it to be installed with the male post on the bottom. This way the tube side won't fill up with water, grease, food, etc.
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Using my CI grate on the bottom the bolts wouldn't align to mount it that wayhenapple said:I designed it to be installed with the male post on the bottom. This way the tube side won't fill up with water, grease, food, etc.
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I just angled the grid...Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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For my LBGE, I was able to set this up with large BGE cast iron grate on the bottom with large BGE SS grate on the top and surprisingly the top just closes.
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Today's guests. A rack with Pineapple head, a rack of Dizzy dust and a rack of Swamp Venom. 5 hours to glory.
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Jamieoro said:For my LBGE, I was able to set this up with large BGE cast iron grate on the bottom with large BGE SS grate on the top and surprisingly the top just closes.Large Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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@bigphil: thats the setup I tried (same as @Jamieoro), without platesetter. It just about fit. To use the platesetter, you need the medium grid on top.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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The Original extender in use!!!,lolPROUD MEMBER OF THE WHO DAT NATION!!!!! Stuck in Dallas.......
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What I learned on my first 2 level cook: When you swing that baby out it is gonna wanna tip if the bottom isn't substantially weighted. I had 3 1/2 racks on each so they were equally weighted. I was swapping top and bottom half racks to make sure they get equal time at equal temps and she started to do the death roll on me. Caught it with the tongs, but next time I'm swinging I will have a welding glove on to stabilize the top.
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@caliking Thanks, thats what i thought just needed to ask . i do know that the charcoal weber grate 17inch will allow the lid to close but its only steel who wants to cook with rust . so i finally opted for the BGE porcelain meduim grid for 25 from my dealer and wanting to keep my bottom grid got the porcelain grid for the large for 28 as well bonus was today was a demo day so got a additional 15% off as well , The BGE grids are much studier than the weber grids so to me the few extra bucks was worth it .Large Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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CharlieTN said:bigphil said:@caliking yes its the LBGE SS grid with the PS and no it does not close but i think maybe a 17inch may it was fairly close to closing with the 18inch grid lowes and home depot are close enough to me i'm going to try a 17inch one if it works or not i'll post the results lter tonight or tomorrow
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njl look back a few posts here i posted picsLarge Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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@CharlieTN how do you plan on keeping it from rusting and will it close using the bushing as well i tried with the 17 inch and would only close without the bushing .Large Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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Ok...I don't need pics now. I went out and played with it some more, and with careful placement, the webber 17" charcoal grate can fit as the second level in a LBGE with plate setter legs up (without the spacer sleeve). There's only about 0.5" space to spare on the sides.
Still, it puts the upper level pretty high...nearly in contact with the dome thermo. I'm actually wondering if it'd make sense to cut maybe 0.5" off the post and sleeve to allow the upper deck to sit lower? With both grids foodless, due to the weight of the webber grate, rotating it much more than about 90* will cause the entire setup to tip over. Something to keep in mind when removing food from this setup.
I bought this with the idea that it'd make it easier to do 3 or more racks of baby back ribs...but now I'm wondering how usable the top grid will actually be for that?
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I have seen a lot of mixed opinions on which grid to use up top.I have a large BGE and really don't want to spend $60 on another grid. Will the weber work ok or are there any other alternatives that you recommend?
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WalrusBBQ said:I have seen a lot of mixed opinions on which grid to use up top.I have a large BGE and really don't want to spend $60 on another grid. Will the weber work ok or are there any other alternatives that you recommend?
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Is that the weber charcoal grate ?Mama Roneck said:Weber 7431. 14.5" ~$9
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Glad someone bumped this thread.. I had missed it, but seeing the designer's suggestion of placing the brackets across the grates makes alot of sense now as far as sag goes.. I did a spatchcock chicken on it last Friday and there was some sag..
I definitely need to get to a store to get some new grates, though.
LBGE
MS Gulf Coast - Proud member of the Who Dat Nation!
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Cooking grate. Chrome plated. @CharlieTN is correct that a charcoal grate is slightly sturdier but will rust.Mamaroneck
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Mama Roneck said:Cooking grate. Chime plated. @CharlieTN is correct that a charcoal grate is slightly sturdier but will rust.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weber-Plated-Steel-Cooking-Grate-7431/100657921#.Ubc-6ZY54fg
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MS Gulf Coast - Proud member of the Who Dat Nation!
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Mama Roneck said:Weber 7431. 14.5" ~$9
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Works great w the large CI and the small SS on bricks at the felt. Need to pick up a med SS to use on the top.
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njl said:Ok...I don't need pics now. I went out and played with it some more, and with careful placement, the webber 17" charcoal grate can fit as the second level in a LBGE with plate setter legs up (without the spacer sleeve). There's only about 0.5" space to spare on the sides.
Still, it puts the upper level pretty high...nearly in contact with the dome thermo. I'm actually wondering if it'd make sense to cut maybe 0.5" off the post and sleeve to allow the upper deck to sit lower? With both grids foodless, due to the weight of the webber grate, rotating it much more than about 90* will cause the entire setup to tip over. Something to keep in mind when removing food from this setup.
I bought this with the idea that it'd make it easier to do 3 or more racks of baby back ribs...but now I'm wondering how usable the top grid will actually be for that?Large Big Green Egg , XL Big Green Egg . BBQ Guru, Weber Kettle, Weber Q grill for road trips.
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