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ceuliss
ceuliss Posts: 3
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My wife and I bought a condo and it came with a Big Green Egg. I want to order a plate setter but I don't know what size to order since I don't have an owners manual.  Can't find anything on the egg to tell me what size it is but the metal grate is 24 inches in diameter.  I'm guessing it is an XL.  Can anyone tell me for sure?   Thanks in advance!!
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    Yes 24 is XL.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    +1 XL. But, if it were me I'd look at an AR from CGS first. And OBTW Welcome to the eggdiction!  Just like a JEEP.....Just Empty Every Pocket. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Score...You'll find that's the best part of moving into your condo. You'll love it. Welcome to the forum. You'll find all the information you need here. Enjoy your egg. 
    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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  • ads75
    ads75 Posts: 391
    NPHuskerFL said:
    +1 XL. But, if it were me I'd look at an AR from CGS first. And OBTW Welcome to the eggdiction!  Just like a JEEP.....Just Empty Every Pocket. 
    FYI, AR is adjustable rig, CGS is Ceramic Grill Store...
    http://www.ceramicgrillstore.com/xl-adjustable-rig.html

    Large BGE, Mini BGE
    Morgantown, PA
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    First welcome to the asylum. Next take a deep breath and hold off on a platesetter. Do some research. Above posts included. We can all help you find the solution to indirect that fits your personality and style of cooking. It may not be the platesetter. Here are some places to help answer questions. The above CGS as mentioned. The Naked Whiz. And always ask here or do a forum search. Personally i would look at another option other than the platesetter. For an XL it is heavy and i think other options are more manageable.
     
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    It's might be just ME, but I find the Plate Setter to be my 'go-to' setup.   
    Just today I made 4 of the Real Thick Pork Chops, applewood smoked and a nice rub.
    90 minutes at about 300+ dome.      Never better.

    I do maybe 3/4 of my cooks using the 'setter. 
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,605
    I agree Begger on the set up for indirect. But indirect has many options

    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    Welcome to the haven for the Eggory OCD minions. The cost to join is nothing compared to the cost to stay.
    This forum has the best folks, who gave so much information on anything you can possibly, remotely, ask about the egg!
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Welcome to the forum and to the lifestyle!

    Just curious; I assume you bought the condo from a previous owner who just didn't want to move egg?
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
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    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Begger said:
    It's might be just ME, but I find the Plate Setter to be my 'go-to' setup.   
    Just today I made 4 of the Real Thick Pork Chops, applewood smoked and a nice rub.
    90 minutes at about 300+ dome.      Never better.

    I do maybe 3/4 of my cooks using the 'setter. 
    @Begger ... what size egg do you have?  The egg size will greatly influence how much you use/love your OEM plate setter.

    The cost of the large plate setter is about $63 ... the XL is $115.  I love my large plate setter with a PSWoo2.  If it breaks when the warranty is up, I'll most likely buy a new one.  However, with the high cost of the XL plate setter, there are much better (and cheaper) options available through Ceramic Grill Store. 

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

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  • ceuliss
    ceuliss Posts: 3
    Many thanks for welcoming me and for all the great recommendations.  The condo was bought as a second home in a marina along the Gulf Coast; we blue-water fish each summer and are now retired.   The whole place was furnished including the Egg.  I'll look into the options other than a plate setter but I'm new to this so keep any good ideas you have coming.   We''re originally from NC and want to try to make bbq the way it tasted when we were kids.    Chip
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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    ceuliss said:
    Many thanks for welcoming me and for all the great recommendations.  The condo was bought as a second home in a marina along the Gulf Coast; we blue-water fish each summer and are now retired.   The whole place was furnished including the Egg.  I'll look into the options other than a plate setter but I'm new to this so keep any good ideas you have coming.   We''re originally from NC and want to try to make bbq the way it tasted when we were kids.    Chip
    If you've got a guest bedroom, I'd he happy to come down for a week or weekend this summer to give you some "hands on" help if you'd like.  =)
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    Well, "spa-Peggy" is kind of like spaghetti. I'm not sure what Peggy does different, if anything. But it's the one dish she's kind of made her own.
    ____________________
    Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,733
    For the XL I recommend the Woo2 and stone from ceramic grill store.  Its lighter than the plate setter, easier to manuver and you can cook raised direct also.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    @Begger I use my PS all the time. I don't own an AR. But, if I had known what I do now I might not have purchased the PS to begin with. It's about having options is all. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,191
    The Woo2 Adjustable Rig from the Ceramic Grill Store is more versatile than a plate setter and has many more options available for different kinds of cooks. My original platesetter recently developed a crack and I made the decision to go to the W2 AR Combo. I got rid of a bunch of home made stuff I used to do different types of cooks. The W2AR is a much more elegant way of doing those cooks with fewer pieces in the cabinet. I would also suggest getting a Thermapen or Thermopop. Purchasing the W2AR and Thermoworks products will save you money and frustration in the long run. Buy once, cry once.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    edited June 2015
    NPHuskerFL said:
    @Begger I use my PS all the time. I don't own an AR. But, if I had known what I do now I might not have purchased the PS to begin with. It's about having options is all. 
    PS came with my MBGE when I bought it, it was 1/2 price, under $40 as I recall. I use it all the time. BTW, Chris at Innovations in Bellingham arranged for a warranty replacement for me when mine developed a crack. Grill Dome extender gives me raised direct or dome height for pizza and it fits in my gassser "warming oven" providing lots of holding space. It is all about options that work for you. 
    Welcome and enjoy the XL!
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,872
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Sounds like you have a great set-up.  Congrats.  What follows is a collection of info that may be of use:
    Here’s a link to all things ceramic-chances are if you have a question the answer is within this site somewhere.  Check out the recipe section for some great ideas.

    http://www.nakedwhiz.com/nwindex.htm

    For additional links to cooking/recipe sites; here are two very good ones, depending what you are cooking:  This site contains a wealth of the science behind Q cooking along with info on about every type of meat cook you would attempt: http://amazingribs.com/

    Here’s the second one:  http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/

    After-market toys- With the BGE there are three basic styles of cooking;  “direct”-where the cooking grid is on top of the fire ring; “raised direct”-where the grid is elevated at least to the gasket-line (this setup requires after-market stuff-easiest is to get another grid and then use three fire bricks (or three empty aluminum beer cans) and place them on the grid at the fire ring and then put the second grid on top. The third is “indirect” where there is a heat deflector (platesetter or some other type stone) between the burning lump and the cooking grid.  This is the setup for low&slow long duration cooks.  I would get comfortable playing around with the BGE before any major after-market investments.  Will save you $$ in the long run. 

    Some observations-make sure you calibrate your dome thermo-boil some water, then insert the thermo and check the temp.  If not around 210*F, then note the off-set and use the nut on the back to correct.  Then recheck.

    Temperature is a controlled by the volume of lump burning.  The volume is controlled by the air-flow thru the BGE.  In thru the bottom vent and out the top.  Make sure when you set it up that the fire box opening is aligned with the lower vent.  

    When adjusting the vent(s) to change temperature, the feedback loop can take some time.  Changes in air-flow are reflected in the dome thermo temp.  Don’t chase temperature; +/- 10-15*F is close enough.

    “Stable temperature” is a relative term.  Means you haven’t moved the vents and the temperature is steady for anywhere from 30-60 minutes.

    That's more than enough for now.

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • ceuliss
    ceuliss Posts: 3
    Thanks again.  Looks like I have lots to learn but I'm looking forward to the journey!
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  • Begger
    Begger Posts: 607
    I'll check the Ceramic Grill Store for PS options.   Yes, I have an XL.  
    I also will occassionally do 'raised direct' since I made my grate spacers from firebrick.   I bought 3 bricks and cut them in HALF.  perfect fit and height.  Bricks fit perfectly in the firebox notches.
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