What size clay saucer do I need for the 22.5"? I thought I needed the 14' by the posts I have seen. Bought it and it sits down in the bottom of my water pan. I used it anyhow and really like the fact that it holds the heat well, temp adjustments are fairly quick and it saves on fuel but would like to get the correct size. Thanks.
Clay saucer for 22.5"
- Thread starter Cory L.
- Start date
Don Reed
TVWBB Pro
I've been trying to find one myself and have only been able to find the same size as you have. I think it would have to be about 18" for the 22, so for the time I'm useing sand and that seems to work pretty well. Granted it's heavier than the clay saucer but lighter and neater than the water. As to where I've checked for the saucer,I've been to Old Time Pottery,Garden Ridge,Lowes,Home Depot, Walmart and Ace Hardware, the only thing I found was a clay Glazed/fired bird bath bowl for around $25 and wasn't going to do that.
Yep the 14" was as big as i could find. I just foiled it up real well and turned it upside down and set it in the bottom of the water pan. Figured it being upside down would trap a little air. I really like it so far but would prefer to have one the fit. I'll keep looking. My wife has one of those baking stones from Pampered Chef. Wondering how that would fit???
Dave Russell
TVWBB Honor Circle
Nothing magic about a clay saucer. The consensus for why it's better than just using sand is that there's an air pocket, right?
I use a 212* heat sink myself
, but couldn't you just create an air pocket with a saucer or something round first, then pour some sand over that, and all that foil you guys use over that.
I guess a couple layers of foil over the saucer would help keep the sand out of the bottom of the pan. Wouldn't that work?
I use a 212* heat sink myself
Bill Meredith
TVWBB Fan
Like Dave, I use the 212 heat sink as well!
I have done both with and without water smokes for years in my old Offset and I always felt that the smokes with water came out better (just my preference). As for foiling, well my 22" water pan fits in my new dishwasher just fine!
If there's any crud stuck to it, SOS pads make short work of it. Sorry but I'm not paying 120 bucks+ for 24" foil! That's 5 bags worth of Nature's Own Basque Lump!! LOL
craig hess
TVWBB Fan
My local Home Depot had 16 inch clay saucers, so I scooped one up. Guess I got lucky.
Originally posted by Bill Meredith:
Like Dave, I use the 212 heat sink as well!I have done both with and without water smokes for years in my old Offset and I always felt that the smokes with water came out better (just my preference). As for foiling, well my 22" water pan fits in my new dishwasher just fine!If there's any crud stuck to it, SOS pads make short work of it. Sorry but I'm not paying 120 bucks+ for 24" foil! That's 5 bags worth of Nature's Own Basque Lump!! LOL
$120
Bill Meredith
TVWBB Fan
Originally posted by Chuck_B:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Meredith:
Like Dave, I use the 212 heat sink as well!I have done both with and without water smokes for years in my old Offset and I always felt that the smokes with water came out better (just my preference). As for foiling, well my 22" water pan fits in my new dishwasher just fine!If there's any crud stuck to it, SOS pads make short work of it. Sorry but I'm not paying 120 bucks+ for 24" foil! That's 5 bags worth of Nature's Own Basque Lump!! LOL
$120
Hi Chuck, that was checking a few online restaurant supply stores which were quoting 100 - 115 plus shipping! I'll try piecing 2 18" togther next smoke as I will be going waterless - doing a standing rib roast.
Brian Curtis
TVWBB Member
My local Home Depot has 18" clay saucers for about $15, maybe I should grab one.