Can two half moons act as a Conveggtor?

clark1109

Hi all, 

New to the Egg, I’m trying to avoid overlapping functions with my accessories. The Eggspander ecosystem is nice, but pricey. Maybe I can take some of the sting out by using two half moons instead of buying a separate Conveggtor?  It really isn’t about the money, I just don’t want unnecessary accessories if I can avoid them. 

There are a couple of posts I’ve seen on this, but nothing really conclusive. Any thoughts?  

Thanks!

lousubcap

The convector aka plate setter is BGE's way of setting up the system for indirect cooks.  Two half moons will work as long as there is sufficient spacing for the hot air to circulate above the the moon surface to get the indirect reflective heating.  FWIW-

Grogu

An eggspander with two of the half moons is exactly what I use for all of my indirect cooking. Works as well or better than the conveggtor I would imagine. I’ve never used the conveggtor to be able to say that with certainty, but you have a smaller gap around with the half moons so less grate area exposed to direct heat with the half moons.

clark1109

Grogu said:

An eggspander with two of the half moons is exactly what I use for all of my indirect cooking. Works as well or better than the conveggtor I would imagine. I’ve never used the conveggtor to be able to say that with certainty, but you have a smaller gap around with the half moons so less grate area exposed to direct heat with the half moons.

That’s my concern. Do the half moons reduce air convection more than the Conveggtor?  Probably not a problem for a high temperature/short indirect cook. I’m concerned about the moons’ impact on a 16 hour 225° cook. 

pgprescott

no issue at all. None. 

Grogu

I ran for 24 hours straight doing a multiple protein in shifts cook in the 230-275 temp range with not a single issue of air restriction. The temp increase was by my choice and intentional toward the backend of the cook because I needed to move things along for the chicken and sausage at the end. It ran 230 steady for 16 hours overnight for the pulled pork.

clark1109

Thanks all!  Great information!

stlcharcoal

Absolutely.  Thats what a kamado joe divide and conquer is.....two half moon stones.

I like it better because then there are no plate setter legs that you have to worry about breaking off.  Easier to store, cheaper to buy, less stress points, etc.

abpgwolf

I use a woo and 2 1/2 stones from the Ceramic Grill Store. This is a more flexible system than the plate setter. I encourage to look at their website to see what is available. 

MasterC

I use a basket, two half-moon stones and when needing a drip tray, a twenty inch pizza pan

WildmanWilson

I got my set up for my XL from here...I love it. Plus I think its stronger and less apt to break since its not so large.

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/large-big-green-egg-accessories

GoldenQ

ditto on ceramic grill store setups