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Levels of raised direct?

Canugghead
Canugghead Posts: 13,983
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Just wondering if it helps or matters to indicate which level of raised direct ... gasket level, top of AR, above AR, especially at 400+ ?
canuckland
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited November 2014
    Probably depends on how high the grid is from the fire. Top of firebox or top of fire ring with lump will make a difference all on its own.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited November 2014
    When I hear raised direct I always ASSuME felt level. I'm working with home brew(fire bricks or nuts and bolts) so that is what comes to mind. Never really thought about AR levels because I don't have one.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,983
    Good point @stemc33, lump level matters too.
    canuckland
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I always thought the higher the better.
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,983
    JRWhitee said:
    I always thought the higher the better.
    Generally true, what worries me is some newbies stuffing the firebox full and do a 400+ raised direct at gasket level!  Technically, as long as the grid is not touching the fire ring, it's considered raised?
    canuckland
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831

    Canugghead said:
    JRWhitee said:
    I always thought the higher the better.
    Generally true, what worries me is some newbies stuffing the firebox full and do a 400+ raised direct at gasket level!  Technically, as long as the grid is not touching the fire ring, it's considered raised?
    I do that all the time. Or close to full anyway. Never gave it any thought. Never burned a bird either. 

    It'll be fine. Really. :)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,983
    Thanks Michael, good to know.  When it's that low with so much lump, I worry about strong smoky taste caused by excessive skin fat dripping on the lump, especially when it's flipped skin down.
    canuckland
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,780
    Couple of ideas. photo photo-6.jpgimage
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given another Mini to add to the herd. 

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