Weber Charcoal Heat Controller- 22 inch grills

Works great for low n slow. Did some ribs right when I got it, and it was consistent heat for 5 hours (could've gone longer) with lump.

This is a premium product that is a must buy for a Weber kettle. I've been able to easily maintain temps over 500 degrees for an extended period of time by pouring charcoals into the heat controller. The shape of the bowl helps it hold more coals than other volcano shaped charcoal holders. Also, the shape allows for a "lazy snake" to be build around it. With the heat deflector I've been able to smoke at 250 degrees for upwards of 10 hours. My only issue is I wish the deflector was one piece.

I bought this to install in a 30 year old kettle that I had previously modified to use a temperature controller for low and slow cooking. The problem was I could only use about half the grill to avoid direct cooking. This new internal system allows more charcoal for longer cooks as well as provides indirect cooking on the entire grate. I recently cooked a ham and the temp held exactly at 225 degrees for four hours. Really good control addition to my "old" Weber kettle.

It allows you to use the entire grate surface for low and slow without worrying about burning your mear during long cooks...great product

I am thrilled with this accessory. Multiple ways to step up my grilling/smoking game on my charcoal grill. Heat lasts hours longer for smoking and heat is distributed better for indirect cooking. Worth the price.

Although I think it is over priced a little. I absolutely love it, gives the best of both hot and fast and low and slow. I gained nearly 4 hrs on my low and slow by using this. All in All this is a great product.

I really like the charcoal heat controller. It allows me to use to entire grill surface to barbecue/smoke, instead of having the charcoal and wood onside and the meat on the opposite side. The fat from the meat drips the deflector part and not on the charcoals so there are no flare-ups. But that creates a mess on the deflector. Wrapping the deflector with aluminum foil helps some.

The Heat Controller worked extremely well. Smoked some St. Louis style using the heat controller and they came out perfect. I really enjoy being able to use the entire cooking area of the weber kettle during the cook. The temperature was steady and even throughout. My only concern is the durability of the heat deflector but only time will tell.

Lights briquettes fast, very hot searing, use less briquettes.

I ordered this item not fully understanding its purpose. And when I received it and reviewed what it provides for my Weber Kettle I immediately noted it was of no use. I use indirect grilling a lot, and there is no need to use this attachment, none. It is well manufactured and meets the quality standards that we expect from Weber. However, I could not find a reason to keep ours. It was returned without being used. PS: I own two 22" kettle grills and a tiny Weber Smoky Joe I think it's called. Weber remains the top of the heap of charcoal grills! Hands down!!