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How high is to high

NewBerlinEggprentice
NewBerlinEggprentice Posts: 92
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 I finally pulled the trigger on constructing a raise great rig. Following some guidance from this forum. I was able to pick up 17 inch weber grill grate, and some stainless steel hardware.
 After getting it all assembled I have it as high as I can without it touching the dome. I also put my pizza stone on just for clearance. My question is: do I want it as hihh up as I can get it in the dome?

With my pizza stone in place I have about 5 inches of clearance to the bottom of the chimney.  Also there is about 4 inches above the gasket when my place setter is in feet up.

 I think this will serve me well for spatchcock chicken and also for better pizza. I'm looking for any and all feedback. Thank you in advance. 

I'm a father, husband and a veteran and I love food. Cooking it, thinking about it and eating it.

Equipment: Large BGE with KickAsh basket and SmokeWare SS Chimney cap

28 inch Blackstone griddle

Kenmore Gasser storage unit/overflow cooker

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New Berlin, WI

                  

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,800
    I have a platesetter and after fire bricks and a CGW swing rack I landed with a PS woo-2 with extender from ceramic grill store.  The extender puts the raised grid about 4" about the gasket line.  I don't see any issues with your set-up.  Just fire it up and evaluate as you go.  As long as you have reasonable clearance for your groceries under the dome-no worries.  Just don't impale the food with your dome thermo.  FWIW-  
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  • bigbadben
    bigbadben Posts: 397
    You want it as high as you can get it without choking off airflow.  

    A slightly different solution would be toncook the pizza at the felt line with another stone a couple inches above the pizza. 
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  • NewBerlinEggprentice
    NewBerlinEggprentice Posts: 92
     Thanks @lousubcap and @bigbadben . I'll see how it works post the results.

    I'm a father, husband and a veteran and I love food. Cooking it, thinking about it and eating it.

    Equipment: Large BGE with KickAsh basket and SmokeWare SS Chimney cap

    28 inch Blackstone griddle

    Kenmore Gasser storage unit/overflow cooker

    Click here to read more about my cooking adventure!

    New Berlin, WI

                      

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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
    bigbadben said:
    You want it as high as you can get it without choking off airflow.  

    A slightly different solution would be toncook the pizza at the felt line with another stone a couple inches above the pizza. 
    I have never heard of this approach. i like the idea. might try this on my next pizza cook.
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