Weber charcoal heat controller, the Weber Vortex?

[Greg Part]

How much clearance is there between the grate & the diffuser?

About 1” from the diffuser to the top surface of the grate on my MasterTouch. The vortex is 12” wide across the bottom and ~8” across the top. I compared my original “medium” sized vortex to the Weber and the Weber is comparable in sturdiness the the Vortex.

 

[EricV.]

Since the diffuser sits so close to the grate you won't be able to add a pan for water or drippings. Post some results when you smoke something.

 

[Greg Part]

Since the diffuser sits so close to the grate you won't be able to add a pan for water or drippings. Post some results when you smoke something.

The instructions indicate to put a pot of water inside the cone.

 

[Mark_E]

Here's another thread on this: https://tvwbb.com/threads/new-weber-accessory.94139/

 

[Issom]

I jump on the new weber toy... trying it out.. it was a drunk purchase the other night. I'm looking to maximize space on the 22 kettle and use as much as it as I can. I will be cooking low and slow. I will this have this paired with my pit viper and fireboard 2. I'll post a test run. If it sucks I'm returning it lol this is usually how i have it set up

 

[EricV.]

Time will tell.....