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Bad night...

MCRyan
MCRyan Posts: 167
in EggHead Forum
Well, after six years (or so) worth of use, my XL’s platesetter broke last night 60/30 split.  Picked it up and it snapped.  Weird...  Anyway after reading up, I don’t really want to salvage it beyond cleaning it up to use it as a half moon.  After reading up, I know that many others have experienced this same issue.  Since I am not “repairing it”, I want advice on what to do:

Options:

1.  Buy a new platesetter.  I got six years or more and worked great.  Too fragile though to just go buy another; considering there are options... 

2.  Cast iron platesetter?  I’ve read enough to see a 50/50 split on a “yes” or “no” to this option.  

3.  Living in N.TX. gives me easy access to the CGS.   I should probably stop by and talk to them directly, right?  I would want a simple straightforward set up that gives me what the platesetter does without going overboard.  

Help me spend money without breaking the bank.  A new BGE deflector would be $140 or so...  I’d like to give $200-250 (or less) with what I do next.  Feasible???

Please weigh in and share your wisdom.  

Thanks everybody!!!
XLBGE, SS table
McKinney, TX.
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    They should make a platesetter out of oven-safe silicone. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    CGS. At the very minimum you could get a stone and spider to replace the plate setter
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • gamason
    gamason Posts: 406
    Its ceramic which means you have a warranty on it. Go  the dealer and get your new FREE one

    Snellville,Ga.

    LBGE

    Minimax

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    Woo would be nice if you wanted to jump up from the spider if you wanted the grid raised up for cooks
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    edited October 2018
    My answer is also CGS. Especially if you don't have a PSWoo or similar set up. Just to get the grate to gasket level it's worth the upgrade. As for what type of deflector. I would just buy one of Tom's as opposed to the BGE PS. My PS has the beginning stages of a crack right down the middle and when it finally gives up the ghost I will just buy a stone from CGS if I cant make 2 half stones out of it.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    edited October 2018
    gamason said:
    Its ceramic which means you have a warranty on it. Go  the dealer and get your new FREE one
    The plate setter has a limited warranty 

    Edit: 3 year warranty 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • GoooDawgs
    GoooDawgs Posts: 1,060
    FWIW, I prefer the platesetter with vertical legs cut off over just the round stone on my AR.  With multiple meats on the grate I like having the ability to to have more heat deflection. 
    Milton, GA 
    XL BGE & FB300
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    I see I see a trip over to Denton in my future this weekend.   Thanks everybody.  
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    I use an older Woo type setup in my XL most of the time.
    Lets me cook raised direct or add Spider or simple cross bars to hold flat pizza stone for indirect cooking.
    Tom has some stuff on sale right now as well.
    Love to cook raised direct on the XL. Tom also has some great prices on great brands of lump. His place is always worth a stop.

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    Thanks @Photo Egg.  I’ve been by the shop, but it’s been a while.   When I went last time, I didn’t have a broken platesetter  =)   Glad to hear there’s deals to be had.  Anything you wish you had, or would have done different w/your current setup?
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    This is a no brainier. Get thee to CGS. You won’t regret it. 

    I futzed  around with various homebrewed contraptions  before springing for an AR and other accessories for the large. Only regretted not doing so earlier. It’s an elegant solution for all kinds of egging setups. Some of the best $$ spent on eggcessories. 

    And be rest assured that CGS is not the type of operation to try and separate you from as much of your money as they can. If Tom doesn’t think you need it, he’ll tell you right up front. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • tml1230
    tml1230 Posts: 237
    lousubcap said:
    Strongest possible endorsement for a trip to CGS before anything else.  After that you can adjust your spend accordingly. However, this site will suck your $$ in the blink of an eye.  FWIW- 
    Words of wisdom we should all learn from and listen to ......
    "this site will suck your $$" true dat! 

    Sarasota Fl. and  Lake Toxaway N.C. (and Novembers on the island of Kauai) (and April in France.... Don't hate on me for that)
    BGE  medium and minimax
    HOW  BOUT THEM GATORS !
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    MCRyan said:
    Thanks @Photo Egg.  I’ve been by the shop, but it’s been a while.   When I went last time, I didn’t have a broken platesetter  =)   Glad to hear there’s deals to be had.  Anything you wish you had, or would have done different w/your current setup?
    For me, its rare that I need to cook on multiple levels so I don't use my XL adjustabe rig very often. But the Rig has incredible versatility when needed.
    I really like the simplicity of one large, raised cooking grate. The Woo type rack with just a pizza stone is my go to. Flat pizza stone also stores easier than a plate setter.
    Lots of different set ups, just takes times to find what works best for you and what you like to cook.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • NorthPilot06
    NorthPilot06 Posts: 1,179
    Almost all of my cooks are raised direct on the R&B combo - definitely my go-to configuration. And if you need multiple levels or indirect cooking, it can do that too. 
    DFW - 1 LGBE & Happy to Adopt More...
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    Sounds like a solid plan (woo type rack and the pizza stone.  I’m excited.  

    My wife is calling the broken PS a “blessing in disguise”.  Lemons into lemonade I guess.  
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    @MCRyan whatever you do, don't introduce your wife to anyone on here.  With a reaction like that, she gets a very high rating!
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Does CGS make their own plate setter that works with the PSWOO2? Just wondering. Next year’s the end of the warranty for my bge plate setter.
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Man, my night has totally sucked.  Ambushed like you wouldn’t believe all over kids sports. 
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  • EggbertGreenII
    EggbertGreenII Posts: 253
    The Adjustable Rig from CGS is definitely the way to go.
    Tampa Bay, Florida
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    @thetrim  I’ll take note of that =)   

    @Powak  I finally checked out CGS on my pc instead of my phone (good idea.  Easier to see what I was looking at).   I’m pretty sure the XL Woo Ring with handles and round stone is ideal for me.   Seems to be the best PS replacement imaginable.  Not sure if the the 17.5 or 19” stone is a better choice.  Any input from the “powers that be” is appreciated   I’ll find out when I head over this weekend. 
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    call tom at cgs, he will set you up with the best option for your needs, he cooks on an xl as well. easy guy to talk to and he wont try to oversell things you dont need.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    Update - True to my word, I went to the CGS to “consider options” today.   I thought I was set on the Woo/ceramic stone set up.  Walked out with the Woo/adjustable rig combo.  How can you not go with this set up???   Another truth is that Tom is great.  I’m a fan of him and his store.  Believe the testimonials people!  I’m Excited to get going on the new setup this weekend!!!  

    Thanks again for all the suggestions and wisdom.  With that, I’ll pay it forward with some advice:  leave your wallet in the glove box if you go the the CGS and want to save money!  YOLO!!!


    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited October 2018
    I got the adjustable rig R&B a few years ago, don't know how I lived without it. I gave my platesetter a friend. I would pay CGS a visit and have them show you what options you have available, then you can make an informed decision. 
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    MCRyan said:
    @thetrim  I’ll take note of that =)   

    @Powak  I finally checked out CGS on my pc instead of my phone (good idea.  Easier to see what I was looking at).   I’m pretty sure the XL Woo Ring with handles and round stone is ideal for me.   Seems to be the best PS replacement imaginable.  Not sure if the the 17.5 or 19” stone is a better choice.  Any input from the “powers that be” is appreciated   I’ll find out when I head over this weekend. 
    I’ve gotta do the same thing. The mobile site’s a little confusing. I forgot to mention my eggs a large. Does CGS make a stone that goes in bottom of the PSWOO2?
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,811
    @Powak- they have a bracket deal that goes into the holders for the PS on the PSWOO2 and then you can use the CGS stone.  FWIW-
    Here's a link to the above mentioned rig-

    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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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    FYI - the Woo I bought is the version “with handles”.  My oem grate that came with my XL had two little metal “extensions” on the support rails (bottom side of the grate).  These extend into the ovals on either side of the grate that should simply slide over the handles of the woo.  The rig then slides over the woo handles.  I was having to bend the handles of the woo  manuver the grate over them.  I should have took a picture, sorry...

    Anyway, I hacked the little extensions off with my RotoZip.  All good now.  I love this set up!!!
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,184
    Go to the CGS store.  I budgeted a couple of hours to visit on a Dallas work trip.  So glad I did
    XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.

    Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
    Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting.  The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. 
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  • MCRyan
    MCRyan Posts: 167
    I spend about an hour there this past Friday.  Worth every minute. 
    XLBGE, SS table
    McKinney, TX.
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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
    I live in Canada and I went with option 3..... 
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