Hi Dave, I have not put my kettle into service yet. Given the size of the baskets are you suggesting they are too small?Has anyone found a use for the charcoal baskets that come with the 26"?
Only use I have for them in the big kettle is to take them apart and use the bottom/side straight parts together as a charcoal fence.
Gary I've seen them use them in the middle like your saying for indirect.Hi Dave, I have not put my kettle into service yet. Given the size of the baskets are you suggesting they are too small?
They do look pretty miniscule in that big kettle. I was thinking they might work back to back in the centre of the kettle for indirect cooking around the grill or I might team them up with the two from my OTP and place them around the outer edges.
Sparky take a look at the One Touch Platinum. It has the handle mounted at the front. You could easily add that handle to your kettle and then all you would have to do is lift it up at the front and straight back. I'm making that modification to my kettle once the handle comes. Given the weight and size of the lid on the 26, I don't know why Weber would not have done that to begin with.
Hi Dave, I have not put my kettle into service yet. Given the size of the baskets are you suggesting they are too small?
They do look pretty miniscule in that big kettle. I was thinking they might work back to back in the centre of the kettle for indirect cooking around the grill or I might team them up with the two from my OTP and place them around the outer edges.
Here's one for capacity with a two-zone set-up, and a test to see if I can post pics from my phone. 5 loaf pan chickens almost ready to come off.
How did I make it without this grill?
Dave
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Glenn, sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I've found every new Weber grill or smoker to run on the hot side at first since the clean lid reflects back down more heat. The thing about the big kettle lid that won't change much though is if the lid is a little out of round. Sounds like yours is probably jus fine though, so if its not broke, don't get out the measuring tape.Thanks Dave. I'll check out your posts. Hopefully the lid holds up well to the smoke. Might be back for some suggestions on tweaking.
Those two potential grill hands plus two others not pictured are the reason I went with the 26.5". Figured if they are going to eat me out of house and home, I'd have enough grill space to enjoy the food on my way down.