Cajun Bandit High Air Flow Ring

sdbbq1234 · 01-12-2014, 03:21 PM

Anybody use the Cajun Bandit High Air Flow ring?

Does it help or improve the coal burning?

Is it worth the money?

Thanks.

wallace

swamprb · 01-13-2014, 05:19 AM

If you have the Gen1 22" WSM and haven't done the charcoal grate riser mod then YES, you do want the ring. It has tabs that rest on the nuts and raises the grate above the vents.

I think its a better design than the stock ring, the grate fits inside it and if you intend to do looong cooks it will hold a 22 lb bag of KBB. I have a bunch of pics but I can't get them to load now.

sdbbq1234 · 01-13-2014, 08:42 AM

Thanks.

How do I know what model I have? It is a 22".

wallace

Cayman1 · 01-13-2014, 10:49 AM

You can always modify what you have if you want to by just adding L brackets to the ring you have. I have one of the CB and don't notice a big difference.

swamprb · 01-13-2014, 07:00 PM

The center section has a rectangular door opening, the Gen2 is arched.

For those with the Gen1 and are wondering about the mod or the ring:

spacers on the bolt will raise the charcoal grate.

I wire the grate to the ring for easier handling when emptying.

stock ring inside the CB ring

hope this helps

promad · 01-13-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

If you have the Gen1 22" WSM and haven't done the charcoal grate riser mod then YES, you do want the ring. It has tabs that rest on the nuts and raises the grate above the vents.

I think its a better design than the stock ring, the grate fits inside it and if you intend to do looong cooks it will hold a 22 lb bag of KBB. I have a bunch of pics but I can't get them to load now.

whats the charcoal grate riser mod ?

HankB · 01-13-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by swamprb

If you have the Gen1 22" WSM ...

What is a gen 1 22 WSM? I had thought that the gen 1 18 had the round door knob and the gen 2 18 had the oblong door knob and heat shield under the bowl. I also thought that the 22 was introduced in '09 when the oblong door knob was introduced. So I must be wrong about at least some of this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdbbq1234

How do I know what model I have? It is a 22".

I'm curious too. My 22 has a 2014 date code so I'm pretty sure it is the latest generation.

promad · 01-14-2014, 05:14 PM

whats the charcoal grate riser mod ?

Cayman1 · 01-14-2014, 06:39 PM

Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I think the only difference, until you get to the 2014 model, is the handles. I believe Gen 2 has some kind of grilling accessory hanger on the end of each handle. We have both, and that is the only difference I can see.

2014 model has the probe grommets.

swamprb · 01-14-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by promad

whats the charcoal grate riser mod ?

First photo post #5

Quote:

Originally Posted by HankB

What is a gen 1 22 WSM? I had thought that the gen 1 18 had the round door knob and the gen 2 18 had the oblong door knob and heat shield under the bowl. I also thought that the 22 was introduced in '09 when the oblong door knob was introduced. So I must be wrong about at least some of this.

The 22" WSM was introduced in 2009 and people complained of ash clogging the lower vents. The center section has a rectangular door opening. Weber quietly took care of the vent placement and switched to the arched door opening on the center section for 2011.

I'm curious too. My 22 has a 2014 date code so I'm pretty sure it is the latest generation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by promad

whats the charcoal grate riser mod ?

Read complete text of post #5 for clarification

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cayman1

Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I think the only difference, until you get to the 2014 model, is the handles. I believe Gen 2 has some kind of grilling accessory hanger on the end of each handle. We have both, and that is the only difference I can see.

2014 model has the probe grommets.

Gen1 2009-2010 Gen2 2011-present. I noticed the new style handles on my new 26.75" OTG

I have both models.

01-12-2014, 03:21 PM	#1
sdbbq1234 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-11-10 Location: Northern VA	Cajun Bandit High Air Flow Ring Anybody use the Cajun Bandit High Air Flow ring? Does it help or improve the coal burning? Is it worth the money? Thanks. wallace __________________ wallace(Don) - Life Is Good But BBQ Is Better - BWS - Fat Boy - WSM 22.5 - A bunch on other outdoor cooking stuff. - KCBS CBJ# 58657 - MABA Member "Take luck!"

01-13-2014, 05:19 AM	#2
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	If you have the Gen1 22" WSM and haven't done the charcoal grate riser mod then YES, you do want the ring. It has tabs that rest on the nuts and raises the grate above the vents. I think its a better design than the stock ring, the grate fits inside it and if you intend to do looong cooks it will hold a 22 lb bag of KBB. I have a bunch of pics but I can't get them to load now. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-13-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
sdbbq1234 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-11-10 Location: Northern VA	Thanks. How do I know what model I have? It is a 22". wallace __________________ wallace(Don) - Life Is Good But BBQ Is Better - BWS - Fat Boy - WSM 22.5 - A bunch on other outdoor cooking stuff. - KCBS CBJ# 58657 - MABA Member "Take luck!"

01-13-2014, 10:49 AM	#4
Cayman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-12 Location: Springfield, MO	You can always modify what you have if you want to by just adding L brackets to the ring you have. I have one of the CB and don't notice a big difference. __________________ Smooth Smoke BBQ Team, KCBS CBJ, porch mounted Jambo.

01-14-2014, 06:39 PM	#9
Cayman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-12 Location: Springfield, MO	Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I think the only difference, until you get to the 2014 model, is the handles. I believe Gen 2 has some kind of grilling accessory hanger on the end of each handle. We have both, and that is the only difference I can see. 2014 model has the probe grommets. __________________ Smooth Smoke BBQ Team, KCBS CBJ, porch mounted Jambo.

01-13-2014, 07:00 PM	#5
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	The center section has a rectangular door opening, the Gen2 is arched. For those with the Gen1 and are wondering about the mod or the ring: spacers on the bolt will raise the charcoal grate. I wire the grate to the ring for easier handling when emptying. stock ring inside the CB ring hope this helps __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

01-14-2014, 05:14 PM	#8
promad On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-17-13 Location: dallas , georgia	whats the charcoal grate riser mod ?