I need to replace the bottom vent screen on my Large BGE. Does anyone have the SS Punched Hole Style? Do they work well or should I stay with the Original Screen Style? I'm wondering about air restriction with the SS Punched Hole Style. Thoughts?
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I cain’t suggest anything being that I never use mine. Others will chime in to help you out. And maybe tell me I should be using mine. 🤷ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸
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Skip, I run mine without the screen closed. I simply open it with the main slide. I have never really seen a need for it. I have not roasted up any curious critters during a cook yet!
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Sure, it restricts air flow, but all that means in this situation is that it gives finer control over the lowest opening available. If "vent fully open/screen fully closed" is about half "vent fully open/screen fully open" then the same holds true with vent 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, etc. At the top end, I can get over 600 with the screen closed and the vent fully open, with a full load of lump.
I use the screen because my BGE is in a wooden table on a composite deck. And yes, I have had burn marks on my wooden table from when I didn’t use it.
To answer your question, I think you would be fine going with the punched hole style. There probably isn’t much difference.Last edited by Mosca; October 21, 2019, 11:57 AM.
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I have a SS one and find a use for it. Have learned over time several hole combo's that make consistent temps with no real fuss. i.e. Light fire let catch, set hole plate to 1.5 row of holes open and walk away. In about 45 minutes im right where i want to be. That being said, if something happened to it and i could no longer use it unless i replaced it. I wouldnt spend the money on doing so as others have said, the unit will function perfectly fine without it.
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The SS punched hole door works fine. There might be a slight air restriction but not enough to bother any temperatures. IMO a nice upgrade.
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