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New Member/Raised Grate Question

bg_easy
bg_easy Posts: 41
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Finally finished my outdoor area and large BGE has found it's nesting place.  I've been trolling this site for a while and really learning a lot from the content.  Great group of cooks with some questionable personalities.  Looks like I landed in the right place.  Can't wait to get some cooks under my belt to share with the group.  So far, just tried a couple chicken cooks (spatchcock and wings) and did ok, have had other's BGE chicken and know it can be better.  My issue was temp and regulating.  Have since read techniques that I wasn't doing so I think I'm on the path of future success.  Family wants ribs for Memorial Day, so I press on... I'm growing my arsenal of toys and as I already knew going in, this stuff gets out of hand quick!  Today's task, raised direct cooking grate.  Have seen tons of posts and will likely go the bolt/washer/nut route but had a question about the grate itself.  Is it ok to use the "charcoal grate" from Weber?  Purchased last night ($10), link below.  It had an oily film on it that came off when washed, but don't know if there would be an issue cooking on it.  I'd think it would be better because of the thickness and it's ability to hold the heat of the actual fire, but before I put food for the family on it, figured I'd ask if this is acceptable, or if there is a better option...

http://www.grillparts.com/weber/kettles.asp?product_id=7441

Thanks in advance!

Large BGE, Bull Lonestar and Bull Burner, growing fleet of accessories

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,132
    Welcome...
    No problem using the above for a cooking grate but it's going to rust very easily.
    I have always used another cooking grate.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    i used that Weber grate.  works fine
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    I put a couple of firebricks on their long axis on the firering to raise the grid to felt level.  If going higher, will use the second grid method lifted up with 6" stainless steel bolts acting as legs.

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • dldawes1
    dldawes1 Posts: 2,208
    I use the Weber 18" for my upper grate...no problems...but as mentioned...it rusts if left in the weather.

    Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

    TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

    I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    All of the above is good.  Welcome aboard.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,426
    Weber grate and stainless bolts w/big washers

    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • bg_easy
    bg_easy Posts: 41
    I'll go this route for now.  When the rust comes, and I know it will, I'll convince myself to upgrade to one of the AR setups from the Ceramic Grill Store. Thanks everyone! 

    Large BGE, Bull Lonestar and Bull Burner, growing fleet of accessories

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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,426
    BTW forgot to say Welcome
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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