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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,528
    edited March 2015
    Ignoring the math specifics, it is really a time at temp issue.  The tile/metal is good to protect from embers, ash, etc.  I would use it for that fact, if my goal was to insulate the table I would not use it for that.  Air gap is better for that than stone or metal.

    If you had a strong radiant source the stone would help, but only until the entire stone has come up to temp.  Once it is up to temp there is a lot of thermal mass to try and dissipate energy from.

    In short keep a good air gap, use something to protect the wood from stray embers, and periodically check under any stone or metal you have.  Add it to the list when you check band tightness.

    (remember the value of this info is what you paid for it)

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    On vacation and traveling ... so, I'll leave any calcs to @Ozzie_Isaac. 

    As a comment, I bought a Challenger Cart - all metal - and they show the egg setting on the shelf.  I installed a nest because, "when in doubt, make it stout" was preached to me for my entire career.  When it comes to fire ... please consider being extra safe.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    newegger169 said:
    No I would jus take paver out to lower the egg
    I agree, the Table nest is more important than the paver.
    Egg sitting directly on paver can transfer enough heat to burn the wood under the paver.  Air is an excellent insulator, paver not so much.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • newegger169
    newegger169 Posts: 146
    Ok for those that think tht too much egg is hanging out.... How is it different than rolling nest?! Tht only has 6" holding it?? The table seems to be way more sturdy than 4 6" pieces of metal holding in place?!!
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    newegger169 said:
    Ok for those that think tht too much egg is hanging out.... How is it different than rolling nest?! Tht only has 6" holding it?? The table seems to be way more sturdy than 4 6" pieces of metal holding in place?!!
    I think its an aesthetic issue not a stability one
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • tbramse
    tbramse Posts: 31
    WeberWho? said:
    If you're worried about the height of the paver and still want some protection between the table nest and table you can you a square tile. I use a tile piece when setting the small or mini on a table 
    This is what you need to do. Ceramic tile underneath the table nest is all that you need
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  • BigGreenGator
    BigGreenGator Posts: 346
    edited March 2015
    I run my egg with just the nest as well no other protection ... Have done low & slows over 12 hours and have done 650 deg steaks ... I have checked with my hand underneath the egg and the wood never gets to hot at all ... I am using Ipe' which is a very natural fire retardant lumber species ... IMHO would go with just the nest ... Happy Egging

    Large Big Green Egg / Ceramic Grill 2 Tier grate / Maverick ET-733 / homemade egg station / Amelia Island Fl. "Go Gators"

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