Still Loving the WGA

napp37 · 08-30-2013, 12:40 AM

I don't know why I waited so long to get one. I live alone so I don't do huge cooks unless I have guests. The WGA is just the right size to whip up a quick meal in the evening without wasting a lot of charcoal in the Weber kettle or a lot of pellets in the Traeger. I usually cook meat over the coals in one end while doing a side dish with indirect heat in the other end without coals.

Tonight's dinner is an example. I grilled the Parmesan Chicken over low coals and the bacon wrapped cluster of fresh asparagus was done with indirect heat. Simple, quick, delicious.

fedex · 08-30-2013, 03:42 AM

That Dinner looks great. WGAs are the best.

Titch · 08-30-2013, 03:48 AM

That's a nice looking feed mate, use our GA way to rarely unless camping

HankB · 08-30-2013, 10:01 AM

I like my WGA. For it's size it has a lot of useable space thanks to the vertical sides. I fit a lot on mine, zoning it like you describe:

I've fitted "Man Grates" to mine because I like CI grates. They're a little heavy though and they deform the base enough to make the lid not fit so well.

napp37 · 08-30-2013, 01:10 PM

I have fitted CI grates to mine, as well. I find that the heat causes the bottom to misalign with the top when the top is cooler. Once my top has heated to a similar temp as the bottom, the alignment problem goes away. It is not unlike the same problem with the Weber kettle.

HankB · 08-30-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by napp37

I have fitted CI grates to mine, as well. I find that the heat causes the bottom to misalign with the top when the top is cooler. Once my top has heated to a similar temp as the bottom, the alignment problem goes away. It is not unlike the same problem with the Weber kettle.

I'll have to check that the next time I cook on it. I thought I could resolve it by making sure the leg hoops were straight but I could be wrong about that.

Happy Hapgood · 08-30-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by napp37

I have fitted CI grates to mine, as well. I find that the heat causes the bottom to misalign with the top when the top is cooler. Once my top has heated to a similar temp as the bottom, the alignment problem goes away. It is not unlike the same problem with the Weber kettle.

I've been looking for a CI grate to cook steaks HH on the GA. These little rigs do get hot and it only takes a few coals to get there.

mbshop · 08-30-2013, 07:26 PM

right now i just use a small aluminum grate to sear with or i use the lodge hibachi grate. but most times i just don't care about marks.
as a big fan of the cga i loved the pics !

mbshop · 08-30-2013, 07:30 PM

you can also order these. they just lay on top of the original grate. its what phubar and many others in europe and the usa use.
http://www.chargriller.com/index.php...emart&Itemid=2

napp37 · 08-30-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mbshop

you can also order these. they just lay on top of the original grate. its what phubar and many others in europe and the usa use.
http://www.chargriller.com/index.php...emart&Itemid=2

Those are the exact ones I have on my WGA. However, they don't lay on the original grate. I used a cut-off wheel and trimmed mine to the size of the original grate so that they rest on the ledges of the grill body.

jeffturnerjr · 08-30-2013, 10:51 PM

That is a great idea... Cook on a WGA if you're not cooking a big piece

Sillius Sodus · 08-30-2013, 11:22 PM

I don't get way you guys just don't use the Craycort insert? Exact fit, no cutting, warping, or any difficulties at all. You just set them in the WGA and cook.

Am I missing something here?

martyleach · 08-31-2013, 12:48 AM

Really like that you are enjoying the WGA. I love mine as well! Very nice heat distribuition.

Bob13 · 08-31-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillius Sodus

I don't get way you guys just don't use the Craycort insert? Exact fit, no cutting, warping, or any difficulties at all. You just set them in the WGA and cook.

Am I missing something here?

Cost. $16 for the two chargrillers needed to fit vs $45 for the Craycort.

SmokingJo · 08-31-2013, 02:14 AM

If you have the craycort CI grate for the OT22.5, you can use a quadrant, it fits perfectly:

08-30-2013, 03:42 AM	#2
fedex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-21-10 Location: Cypress, CA	That Dinner looks great. WGAs are the best. __________________ UDS, Yellow 22", 2008 Weber Ranch, SS Blue Performer, 18" Blue Platinum, Wife Model#1962

08-30-2013, 03:48 AM	#3
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	That's a nice looking feed mate, use our GA way to rarely unless camping __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

08-30-2013, 10:01 AM	#4
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	I like my WGA. For it's size it has a lot of useable space thanks to the vertical sides. I fit a lot on mine, zoning it like you describe: I've fitted "Man Grates" to mine because I like CI grates. They're a little heavy though and they deform the base enough to make the lid not fit so well. __________________ Weber Crazy

08-30-2013, 07:26 PM	#8
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	right now i just use a small aluminum grate to sear with or i use the lodge hibachi grate. but most times i just don't care about marks. as a big fan of the cga i loved the pics ! __________________ george spam, can't live without it

08-30-2013, 07:30 PM	#9
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	you can also order these. they just lay on top of the original grate. its what phubar and many others in europe and the usa use. http://www.chargriller.com/index.php...emart&Itemid=2 __________________ george spam, can't live without it
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08-30-2013, 01:10 PM	#5
napp37 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-23-12 Location: Columbus, GA	I have fitted CI grates to mine, as well. I find that the heat causes the bottom to misalign with the top when the top is cooler. Once my top has heated to a similar temp as the bottom, the alignment problem goes away. It is not unlike the same problem with the Weber kettle.

08-30-2013, 10:51 PM	#11
jeffturnerjr is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-20-13 Location: Odessa, TX	That is a great idea... Cook on a WGA if you're not cooking a big piece __________________ Husband, Father & Pastor. Offset Cooker made by Muscrat, Weber Kettle, El Cheapo Brinkman

08-30-2013, 11:22 PM	#12
Sillius Sodus On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-03-09 Location: South of the North	I don't get way you guys just don't use the Craycort insert? Exact fit, no cutting, warping, or any difficulties at all. You just set them in the WGA and cook. Am I missing something here? __________________ “The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter.” - Not Winston Churchill

08-31-2013, 12:48 AM	#13
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Really like that you are enjoying the WGA. I love mine as well! Very nice heat distribuition. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

08-31-2013, 02:14 AM	#15
SmokingJo Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Italy	If you have the craycort CI grate for the OT22.5, you can use a quadrant, it fits perfectly: __________________ GIANNI. OTS 22.5"+Slower+Pizza.mod, WGA+WSA+WKA.mod, Compact47+Smoker.mod+Pizza.mod