John A Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 I’m getting a basket splitter and I’m a little confused what comes with it. I know it comes with the center plate and the top cover but it looks like there is a piece that goes in the bottom. The picture only shows 2 parts but together it looks like there are more pieces.
Pequod Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 If it’s the 23” splitter, then mine is only two pieces: the vertical splitter and the top half moon plate. That’s it.
John A Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Posted April 10, 2018 Ok thanks for clearing that up for me. The picture is misleading. Looks like the bottom of the basket had smaller gaps in it like there an insert in it.
tony b Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 The splitter for my 23" came with a half-moon grate that can be used to further split the basket into a quarter size. I have to admit that I've never used it to date.
cschaaf Posted April 10, 2018 Report Posted April 10, 2018 I asked Dennis about this when I ordered my basket splitter for my 23". The one picture shows a vertical splitter, the half-moon horizontal plate, and, on the other side, a half moon grate that sits at the same level as the plate. That is an older configuration and it no longer includes the grate - so it's just the two pieces.
John A Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Posted April 10, 2018 I see. I was hoping for the grate. That’s one thing that could be improved with the charcoal basket. To have smaller gaps so not as much charcoal can fall through when shacking out the ash. 1
ckreef Posted April 11, 2018 Report Posted April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, John A said: I see. I was hoping for the grate. That’s one thing that could be improved with the charcoal basket. To have smaller gaps so not as much charcoal can fall through when shacking out the ash. Interesting you say that and I totally agree especially around the sides. A year or so ago Dennis asked people to chime in on this exact situation. The majority thought the design should remain as is. I thought it should change to smaller gaps along the sides as it couldn't hurt. I do think Dennis made some fire baskets with smaller gaps around the side. To get it you had to buy an extra fire basket. 2
tony b Posted April 11, 2018 Report Posted April 11, 2018 I skinned that cat a different way. I built a sieve to screen my charcoal out of the bag, so the dust and tiny bits fall through and the usable pieces stay on top. I used 1/2" wire fabric. 1 1
John A Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Posted April 11, 2018 21 hours ago, ckreef said: Interesting you say that and I totally agree especially around the sides. A year or so ago Dennis asked people to chime in on this exact situation. The majority thought the design should remain as is. I thought it should change to smaller gaps along the sides as it couldn't hurt. I do think Dennis made some fire baskets with smaller gaps around the side. To get it you had to buy an extra fire basket. If he would make one I’d pay extra to get it. I was going to by one with a spitter anyway. I don’t understand why people would do be against it. 1
cschaaf Posted April 12, 2018 Report Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 7:59 PM, John A said: I see. I was hoping for the grate. That’s one thing that could be improved with the charcoal basket. To have smaller gaps so not as much charcoal can fall through when shacking out the ash. That grate was on TOP of the lump, not on the bottom of the basket. It was used as a searing grate right on top of the coals.
ckreef Posted April 12, 2018 Report Posted April 12, 2018 9 hours ago, John A said: I don’t understand why people would do be against it. I didn't understand that either. Call Dennis you might be able to order one.
