Is the heat shield necessary on the 14 inch WSM.?


 

Dean in Mich.

TVWBB Member
I bought a used 14 wsm on CL. It has a heat shield INSIDE on the bottom section. I dont have a deck, I use it on a brick patio. I would be nervous to use charcoal on a wooden deck that's attached to my house but that's just me.
I have had my 18 inch WSM for over 20 years and it never came with a heat shield inside or outside.
THANKS
 
The charcoal bowl is quite close to ground zero & does radiate quite a bit of heat.


I agree. The first time I used the 14.5" WSM, I was amazed at how much heat was generated. I sit my shield on a mason jar ring to protect the concrete porch from possible expansion cracks.
 

 

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