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Ceramic or Cast Iron Platesetter
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The PS is a heat shield, and ceramics do a pretty decent job of that. I'd think a CI PS would be quite a bit heavier, and I'm not sure I see any real advantage. It's probably less likely to crack/break, but that's about it."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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I'm a noob myself but went with the cast iron one. I originally bought the ceramic the day before Dizzyfest but after spending the day at Dizzyfest talking to the cooks they all talked me into the cast iron one. I've been happy with it, it does great for smoking and I've used it to put my dutch oven on after a cook to serve.
Large and Mini BGE
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BTW I think there was an earlier thread on this topic here:If that's what you're looking at then I understand that it's actually a little different, in the sense that it's designed to be cooked on."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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i would look at the adjustable rig combo with spider and stone first, it will set you up with alot more options down the road, google ceramic grill storefukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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Before you go with a platesetter of any material, take a look at the various setups offered here-
http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/ I have the platesetter (ceramic) and it works well but there are configurations at the cgs that will give you much more versatility down the road. hopefully the eggsperts will be along to provide more info. Just an opinion and we all know what those are worth.
BTW-great score from SWMBO-welcome aboard.
Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. -
IMO not even a close call. Do the spider and a stone. Then you can do all kinds of other things.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Would cast iron act as a conductor instead of a heat shield?Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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I'm in the "don't get either of them" camp. Money will be better spent on an adjustable rig setup from CGS.@henapple - CI woiuld still act as a heat shield. A better conductor than ceramic but air between the meat and the CI would still be an insulator of sorts. CI may give off more radiant heat than ceramic though - don't know for sure.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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Thanks everyone for their input I was wondering do yall get commission for selling the AR. I am just kidding I can see thats the route I need to go just to be sure though when I get the AR with the spider and stone there would never likely be a reason to get the platesetter right.
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MJLivingston said:
Thanks everyone for their input I was wondering do yall get commission for selling the AR. I am just kidding I can see thats the route I need to go just to be sure though when I get the AR with the spider and stone there would never likely be a reason to get the platesetter right.
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@Caliking. ..time for one of your science experiments.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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fishlessman said:i would look at the adjustable rig combo with spider and stone first, it will set you up with alot more options down the road, google ceramic grill store
Ricky
Boerne, TX
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I agree with those suggesting the adjustable rig and stone set up. I got the ceramic plate setter when I bought my large two years ago this past October. For Christmas two months later my wife and family sprung for the rig. The plate setter has been in the garage since then covered in dust.Nerk Ahia LBGE
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Thanks everyone for the great advice just completed my order for the customer combo adjustable rig.Lexington TN
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henapple said:@Caliking. ..time for one of your science experiments.@MJLivingston - forgot to mention that I bought a platesetter when i purchased my first egg and returned it after 2 cooks since I didn't like it. I currently use 2 bricks to raise the grid +/- a water pan or clay saucer to make it indirect. Plan is to buy an AR soon.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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