18" or 22" For Direct Grilling?

[D Arita]

I want to be able to use my WSM for direct grilling as well as low and slow cooks. Will the 22" be able to sear on the lower grate as well as the 18"?
Also, how much more fuel will the 22" consume over the 18", all other things being equal?

 

[Corey Elks]

need to put grat on charcoal ring to get a good sear. position of lower grate is to high in its factory position

 

[RichPB (richlife)]

Check out the WSM mods here: http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/grilling.html .

I did the "WSM Egg" mod. Simple, easy, and works great.

Rich

 

[Jerry P.]

I use the Webber egg configuration for direct grilling. Works great except I have to stoop down to check the meat.

 

[RichPB (richlife)]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jerry P.:
I use the Webber egg configuration for direct grilling. Works great except I have to stoop down to check the meat. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah, stooping...

. Adding the extra 3" or so with wheels helped -- a VERY little.

Rich