Here’s how to get 2 layers of indirect on a medium BGE.
Bottom to top:
-Ceramic Grill Store Spider
-12†stone (BGE seems to be the best source for this size)
-standard grate
-KJ grill extender classic
The deflector stone is fairly close to the coals, and the bottom rack is fairly close to the stone, but I have used it a couple of times with good success.
Notes:
1) KJ Grill extender (Classic) ideally should have the one leg (at the back) bent inwards slightly so it sits on top of the grate. Otherwise it will sit on the fire ring and there will be a slight tilt.
2) Orient the grate so the cutouts align with the hinge and front. Slide toward the back to maximize clearance when closing the dome (it is a tight fit).
3) Spider should be oriented with the drop downward. You can adjust the height slightly be putting on the ring itself, or on the cutouts for the plate setter. That adjusts stone position by about 1/2†up or down.
4) Be sure to center the stone on the spider to ensure even heat all the way around.
After two test runs I am ready to call this a success.
See my notes from 1/2023. I am sure I will use the two layer approach again, especially when the item on the top is not the same as the bottom.
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