Which Grates for Vortex?
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MichaelLC
TVWBB Pro
Already pretty covered, but I used Weber's GBBQ grate in my MasterTouch.
Briquettes work great, would not have to refill unless you were doing multiple tomahawks or batches of wings.
Use about half a big chimney, mix of old and new for some steaks, and lid thermo was 600F even with the dampers 90% closed.
edit: My opinion is to stick with a known brand for grates - SnS, Weber, etc. due to the chance of getting lead or something funky.
Briquettes work great, would not have to refill unless you were doing multiple tomahawks or batches of wings.
Use about half a big chimney, mix of old and new for some steaks, and lid thermo was 600F even with the dampers 90% closed.
edit: My opinion is to stick with a known brand for grates - SnS, Weber, etc. due to the chance of getting lead or something funky.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Turn it small side up and it will be significantly hotter
MichaelLC
TVWBB Pro
Oh yeah, that's what I use for wings.
Wide-side up, coals on the outside for beer can chicken.
CPine
TVWBB Member
I decided on the grate to go with my vortex. (Both Christmas presents, vortex in person, grate with gift cards!) This claimed it was thicker than regular grates and is stanless steel. Both are true. This thing is awesome! I am happy so far! 
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timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
So which one did you buy?, the one you linked earlier ?I decided on the grate to go with my vortex. (Both Christmas presents, vortex in person, grate with gift cards!) This claimed it was thicker than regular grates and is stanless steel. Both are true. This thing is awesome! I am happy so far!
timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
That link is for the 26" grate, right?
I just bought the one for a 22.5" kettle. It has the flip up sides and on sale.
Thanks for the rec!
21.5" BBQ Stainless Grill Cook Grate- KG 6925 with (2) Flip Up doors | Bellex, Inc/KillaGrilla
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CPine
TVWBB Member
EricV.
TVWBB Guru
Ouch, these prices are off the charts, I remember paying $35-40 for that grate. I don't think I even paid that much for the Killa Grilla grate several years ago.
Timothy F. Lewis
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Yep, I’m pretty sure that’s the same one the kids got me. I’m not “easy” on them and this has proven more than satisfactory for my needs!
Buddy, you’ve got years of use ahead with it!
Buddy, you’ve got years of use ahead with it!
Michael Richards
TVWBB Emerald Member
Hey totally messed that up, yeah I have the 22.5, wrong link.That link is for the 26" grate, right?
I just bought the one for a 22.5" kettle. It has the flip up sides and on sale.
Thanks for the rec!
21.5" BBQ Stainless Grill Cook Grate- KG 6925 with (2) Flip Up doors | Bellex, Inc/KillaGrilla
Tired of replacing rusty and warped thinly made grill grates that came with your grill? Other materials such as add-on aluminum grate panels or thin wire grates won't hold up compared to the heavy duty stainless KILLAGRILLA.COM custom grill grates! This 304 stainless steel BBQ grates will guard...killagrilla.square.site
I hope you love the grate as much as I love mine.
Michael Richards
TVWBB Emerald Member
Congrats, now let's get to some cooking. What's up first? My vote is for wings!I decided on the grate to go with my vortex. (Both Christmas presents, vortex in person, grate with gift cards!) This claimed it was thicker than regular grates and is stanless steel. Both are true. This thing is awesome! I am happy so far!
Rich Dahl
R.I.P. 7/21/2024
Seeing that it's just Barb and myself I'm making a wing and KFC cooker out of my Jumbo Joe. Made a vortex out of a two dollar SS Walmart dog bowl. But having a hard time finding an 18" grate with a removable center section. Found one on Amazon a while back but the price was nuts $79!
Richard Garcia
TVWBB Wizard
Yeh; that’s the one I want to buy,
timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Michael Richards
TVWBB Emerald Member
If you have the sns it pairs perfectly with it. The grate has a single side flip up that is as big as the sns so you can easily replace charcoal or wood or water if needed when using the sns especially for low and slow cooks very easily. Simular to the way the one you are getting has the two side flip ups to refill the Weber charcoal baskets, that one aligns with the the sns.What made that so desirable?
Just curious..
timothy
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Is that a good option?