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What LBGE gear to start with?
I want to move beyond the single meat phase and go to cooking multiple meats / food options.
Any advise would be appreciated.
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Silly question - is it easy to access different layers?Chubbs said:Adjustable rig
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I've looked at both the setups and looked at videos of both and found that the 2 tier system much easier to access. BTW this is strictly my opinion and others will differ on it. I got the 2 tier Cast Iron one from Ceramic Grill Works.LBGE & MiniOrlando, FL
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Thanks fljoeman. I was looking at the adjustable rig and trying to figure out how one accesses the lower grill - still researching both options.fljoemon said:I've looked at both the setups and looked at videos of both and found that the 2 tier system much easier to access. BTW this is strictly my opinion and others will differ on it. I got the 2 tier Cast Iron one from Ceramic Grill Works.
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fljoemon said:I've looked at both the setups and looked at videos of both and found that the 2 tier system much easier to access. BTW this is strictly my opinion and others will differ on it. I got the 2 tier Cast Iron one from Ceramic Grill Works.
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Grid extender... Cheaper and you'll see if you like it.Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN
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Or just get the grid extender. Same function as the swing rack and much much less.
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I have a grid extender and it is annoying. I have to move top level food to access bottom level.
If the adjustable rig is like that, I am leaning towards the swing.
The only challenge is figuring out it's durability.
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not sure if this will make it through the delta firewall, but thermapen is a must IMHO.LBGE, Marietta, GA
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not the BGE extender. The groupbuy one. It works just like the swing rack. You use your own grids.
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Oh - do you have a link I can use to look @ it?Eggcelsior said:not the BGE extender. The groupbuy one. It works just like the swing rack. You use your own grids.
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For sure - it's on my shopping list for when next I am in the States.tulocay said:not sure if this will make it through the delta firewall, but thermapen is a must IMHO.
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This is mine when I first got it and put the two racks together. You can turn the top rack with tongs to get at the food on the lower one.Trini_in_Ottawa said:
Oh - do you have a link I can use to look @ it?Eggcelsior said:not the BGE extender. The groupbuy one. It works just like the swing rack. You use your own grids.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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Looks great - can you also swing it outside of the Egg?Acn said:
This is mine when I first got it and put the two racks together. You can turn the top rack with tongs to get at the food on the lower one.Trini_in_Ottawa said:
Oh - do you have a link I can use to look @ it?Eggcelsior said:not the BGE extender. The groupbuy one. It works just like the swing rack. You use your own grids.
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Yeah, it'll swing completely around on that black post.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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Acn said:Yeah, it'll swing completely around on that black post.
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Who is the manufacturer? Do they have a website I can view and order?Trini_in_Ottawa said:Acn said:Yeah, it'll swing completely around on that black post.
We did a group buy, wait for @eggcelsior to chime back in, he may be able to get you a group buy price, and will definitely be able to point you to the manufacturer.LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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Today I made my own swing top 2 tier rack using a Weber 13" grill, a 10" long 1/2" thread rod, with nuts & flat cut washers from Home Depot. It cost me less than $25 total and it works great!
I'll post pics later today
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C.A. Paradis in Ottawa are selling thermapens (and other thermoworks products)Trini_in_Ottawa said:
For sure - it's on my shopping list for when next I am in the States.tulocay said:not sure if this will make it through the delta firewall, but thermapen is a must IMHO.
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Trini, you can still order. PM me for details.
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Hit YouTube for ceramic gill store videos.Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Trini_in_Ottawa said:I have a grid extender and it is annoying. I have to move top level food to access bottom level. If the adjustable rig is like that, I am leaning towards the swing. The only challenge is figuring out it's durability. Thanks for all the input everyone.
I have the adjustable rig, spider, stone setup from ceramicgrillstore.com. As to durability, all stainless steel--so very durable. As to having to move food on top level to get to lower level, that is interesting question. In years of egging, never really had that problem now that I think about it. Whenever using multiple levels on AR, I guess I am doing low and slow--40 lbs of butts, etc, so have not really had to access food during cooking--try not to even open lid for 20 hours or so. I guess if I did have to get to second level, I would just lift off top grate totally and set it on two foil covered bricks I keep handy for setting down hot stones, racks, etc. In short, very pleased with adjustable rig and versatility. -
Thanks guys - I am going to get the swing extender now, but as finster said, I will probably end up with both eventually.
SmokinTiger81 - I bbq a lot of stuff Caribbean style, which requires basting and rotating the meat a few times during the cook, so access to both levels is required. For low and slows, I fully agree -
Its a little out of my way, but will check it out sometime.paqman said:
C.A. Paradis in Ottawa are selling thermapens (and other thermoworks products)Trini_in_Ottawa said:
For sure - it's on my shopping list for when next I am in the States.tulocay said:not sure if this will make it through the delta firewall, but thermapen is a must IMHO.
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Trini_in_Ottawa said:Thanks guys - I am going to get the swing extender now, but as finster said, I will probably end up with both eventually. SmokinTiger81 - I bbq a lot of stuff Caribbean style, which requires basting and rotating the meat a few times during the cook, so access to both levels is required. For low and slows, I fully agreeGot it--so you need to post some pics and those Carribbean recipes for us to try. I do note that with AR if you get the rib setup, I think the opening on front of rig lets you slide lower rack out easily to turn and baste without removing top grid.
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Will do!
We usually do a Jerk/bbq chicken blend that pretty much goes with anything as our staple go to easy dish, but mix it up with goat, duck, lamb or beef, depending on our mood -
Trini_in_Ottawa said:Thanks guys - I am going to get the swing extender now, but as finster said, I will probably end up with both eventually. SmokinTiger81 - I bbq a lot of stuff Caribbean style, which requires basting and rotating the meat a few times during the cook, so access to both levels is required. For low and slows, I fully agree
Tomorrow I'm heading to Grainger to pick up a thrust bearing, so the homemade swing top grate will be able to move freely. Pics will be posted soon
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