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Plate Setter

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bhugg
bhugg Posts: 317
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Should I replace my broken plate setter or purchase something else? 
Large BGE Dallas, TX
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
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    I replaced mine and hardly use it.  lately seem to grab the Woo with a pizza stone for my indirect cooks. Woo also gives me more options
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,337
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    Before you decide, give this link a look:
    https://ceramicgrillstore.com  And if you are confused, give them a call and they will sort out what you need for your style of BGE cooking.  
    You can do much better than a replacement PS.  FWIW-
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Depending on how many you cook for I'd go the woo n stone route.  I have the Woo3 (that I cut the spider off of) and if my PS broke today I would just by a pizza stone from CGS and be done with it.  

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  • bo31210
    bo31210 Posts: 715
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    lousubcap said:
    Before you decide, give this link a look:
    https://ceramicgrillstore.com  And if you are confused, give them a call and they will sort out what you need for your style of BGE cooking.  
    You can do much better than a replacement PS.  FWIW-
    This ^^^^^^^^^^^
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    I like my plate setter. I don't have anything else that does what it does so I would replace mine. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
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    I use mine all the time. 

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,615
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    I have the woo2 and stone for my xl.  I also have a ps with a big crack that will eventually fail.  I went back to my ps for pizza and large indirect cooks like large brisket or multiple butts.  when it fails, I'll probably see if I can get a bigger stone for the woo2, but the one I have doesn't seem to give me enough shadow for some cooks - pizzas were burning on the bottom, etc.
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,112
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    I have the Platesetter and I like it fine, but I think I am going to get the WOO and buy the 15" Ceramic Half Stones Pair.  This method gets more indirect coverage using the "pair" of Stones and lots of times I wish I had the ability to do mixed direct/ indirect.

    Gap using standard platesetter with PSWoo


    Lesser Gap- More Indirect Space with Woo and Pair of Stone

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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 559
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    I have a Woo and a stone for my XL. I really like the set up and it is easy to change from indirect to direct mid cook. i.e. if I'm cooking thick steaks, I'll cook indirect until they are 15-20 degrees below my desired doneness, then remove the stone and put a grid on the lower ring to sear. 

    CGS has nice well built products with great customer service.

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • bboulier
    bboulier Posts: 558
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    Woo and pizza stone is a much better option.
    Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black)
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  • bhugg
    bhugg Posts: 317
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    What setup for the woo would you recommend? 
    Large BGE Dallas, TX
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  • girbim
    girbim Posts: 25
    edited October 2016
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    My order from the Ceramic Grill Store is arriving Wednesday.  Choosing the right option is confusing.  I ended up going with:
    • Large Adjustable Rig with Crossbars
    • 13" x17" Oval Stone (15" Half Stones Optional) on Rig's lower setting
    • 13" x 17" Oval Grid with Slide Guide in the Rig.
    • Rig Extender.
    • Second 13 X 17" Oval Grid
    This is the setup shown in their rib video.  I was drawn to the longer stones for doing brisket (or ribs).  

    You could get by as minimally as the large woo ring and the 13" stone.  There are a lot of options.   

    I still have the plate setter, so I can play with different combinations. 

    Edit: It looks like you can just visit their store.


      
    Large BGE

    Minneapolis, MN
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    johnkitchens said:
    I like my plate setter. I don't have anything else that does what it does so I would replace mine. 
    Have you tried anything else?
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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