Rack temp

[DaleO]

I looking at doing some competition with the WSM, but my question is about the temp at the grate. is there a big temp and smoke difference between the upper and lower racks, if anyone has measured the difference? I assume the upper rack gets more smoke?

 

[BryanO]

The top rack runs a little hotter. I don’t know the temp difference but the top does get more heat.

 

[timothy]

if anyone has measured the difference?

WSM Temperature Tests - The Virtual Weber Bullet

Temperature experiments conducted with the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker, including empty pan, water in pan, and sand in pan. Charts and graphs included.

www.virtualweberbullet.com

I assume the upper rack gets more smoke?

I get better color on the top rack so if doing same proteins on both racks I'll rotate.
Welcome to the board!

 

[DaleO]

Thanks, I do need to put some temp probes to find out. My plan is to do Brisket up top, butt below. I’m thinking is butt is far more forgiving and takes in smoke a bit better.

 

[Joe T Gomez]

I find that the bottom racks run hotter i don’t use the water pan I have a set up for 4 rack run a small drip pan on third rack

 

[John K BBQ]

I agree - put the butt on the bottom. Top rack normally a bit warmer. I rarely ever cook on the bottom rack. I'm a top shelf sorta guy....