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raising the grill grate up to felt line

matt121966
matt121966 Posts: 76
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I have a XL egg and would like to raise the grilling grate up to the felt line. How do you do that ??? 

I can do it with the placesetter but that would be indirect.

thanks
Toledo, OH

XL BGE (December 2014), 2 burner weber gas
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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    edited December 2014
    Woo2 or adjustable rig from the www.ceramicgrillstore.com. Or you can use fire bricks, beer cans, stainless steels bolts and extra grates that you can search and find on this forum.
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    Innovations by Chance offers the "Raiser" to correct this issue. I know they currently offer a Large version, but I know that an XL version is on the horizon. 
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324

    @matt121966 I got some firebricks from Northern Tool / Tractor Supply that I place along the top of the firering that allows me to raise the grid to just a bit above the felt line in my Large.....  I'm sure it'd be the same for the XL.

     

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    The cheapest and fast way will be what jhl192 mentioned. Go to the home improvement store and get fire bricks or bolts, washers, and nuts.
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    Innovations by Chance offers the "Raiser" to correct this issue. I know they currently offer a Large version, but I know that an XL version is on the horizon. 
    And all his stuff is made here in the good 'ol US of A by a great company!!!!  

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    Man, the GA crew is representin' of this thread!!!!!

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    edited December 2014
    I use two cooking grates. I place one on the fire ring, then I set three bricks that have been wrapped in HDAF on top, then I place the second grate on top of the bricks.

    The grate on the fire ring to prevents the bricks from falling inside the firebox. Simple, ultra safe and very effective. 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Just to keep the GA theme. Fire bricks here. Second tier on carrige bolts for second level.
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  • stonedog03
    stonedog03 Posts: 52
    +1 for the Woo2.  I really like mine.  Simple, versatile, effective.
    XL BGE  -  Jackson, California
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  • tksmoke
    tksmoke Posts: 776
    edited December 2014
    I have an XL, and use the CGS Woo2 most of the time.  I also have a CGS AR, but for most cooks the Woo provides the raised direct platform.  It is also very useful in providing a lower level for searing close to the lump.  Additionally, the lower platform can be used to hold an indirect piece, instead of using the plate setter. 
    Santa Paula, CA
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