Trying to decide on my pizza stone for a large BGE - 15" or 16"?

insurroundsound · 03-22-2011, 02:26 PM

Hi Guys:

I've been using the google search built into the forum and have really not come up with any definitive answers. That "naked" site recommends a 16" 5/8" thick stone but commented that 'they heard reports of some saying 16" may be too big' due to gasket flare-up issues, but I can't seem to find any links of people actually having issues with 16" stones and a large BGE.

I have a ceramic company within driving distance and they sell both 15" and 16" round kiln shelves - both 5/8" thick. I figure I can slap on a bigger pizza with one of those as compared to the official BGE 14". I understand there needs to be some of an air gap left around the stone, but even with a 16" stone, i'd have at least an inch gap all the way around the egg.

Any users out there with a 16" stone on a large BGE? Any regrets with using that size? Has it been problematic with your gasket? I've confirmed that none of my gasket sits on the inside of the egg's perimiter. So, I'm a little concerned if there's any factuality [is that a word?] with the concerns of using a 16" stone. Thanks in advance.

Groundhog66 · 03-22-2011, 02:32 PM

I was going to go larger, but settled on the 14" BGE stone. I think it is the perfect size, and is very good quality.....I highly recommend it.

insurroundsound · 03-23-2011, 12:37 AM

After talking with the kiln shop about using their kiln shelf for a pizza stone, they suggested not to. At least with this shop, their kiln shelves are a little rough. Suggested a smoother, less dusty alternative.

So, I did like you. I picked up a 14" BGE stone. Looking forward to using it soon!!

Groundhog66 · 03-23-2011, 12:44 AM

You will be happy with it.

03-22-2011, 02:26 PM	#1
insurroundsound Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-14-11 Location: Lafayette, LA	Trying to decide on my pizza stone for a large BGE - 15" or 16"? Hi Guys: I've been using the google search built into the forum and have really not come up with any definitive answers. That "naked" site recommends a 16" 5/8" thick stone but commented that 'they heard reports of some saying 16" may be too big' due to gasket flare-up issues, but I can't seem to find any links of people actually having issues with 16" stones and a large BGE. I have a ceramic company within driving distance and they sell both 15" and 16" round kiln shelves - both 5/8" thick. I figure I can slap on a bigger pizza with one of those as compared to the official BGE 14". I understand there needs to be some of an air gap left around the stone, but even with a 16" stone, i'd have at least an inch gap all the way around the egg. Any users out there with a 16" stone on a large BGE? Any regrets with using that size? Has it been problematic with your gasket? I've confirmed that none of my gasket sits on the inside of the egg's perimiter. So, I'm a little concerned if there's any factuality [is that a word?] with the concerns of using a 16" stone. Thanks in advance.

03-22-2011, 02:32 PM	#2
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Name/Nickname : Tim	I was going to go larger, but settled on the 14" BGE stone. I think it is the perfect size, and is very good quality.....I highly recommend it. __________________ Backwoods Party G2 MAK 1 Star XL BGE SM BGE Weber 26" & JJ Blackstone 36" & 22" Brick Santa Maria Pit

03-23-2011, 12:44 AM	#4
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Name/Nickname : Tim	You will be happy with it. __________________ Backwoods Party G2 MAK 1 Star XL BGE SM BGE Weber 26" & JJ Blackstone 36" & 22" Brick Santa Maria Pit

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03-23-2011, 12:37 AM	#3
insurroundsound Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-14-11 Location: Lafayette, LA	After talking with the kiln shop about using their kiln shelf for a pizza stone, they suggested not to. At least with this shop, their kiln shelves are a little rough. Suggested a smoother, less dusty alternative. So, I did like you. I picked up a 14" BGE stone. Looking forward to using it soon!!