Primo Cast Iron Charcoal Grate for Oval XL 400

Primo Cast Iron Charcoal Grate for Oval XL 400: Draft and Embers in Top Shape

The charcoal grate is the heart of the air system in a kamado: the charcoal sits on top of the grate, air flows up through it from the bottom vent, and ash falls unobstructed into the ash chamber below. This original spare part from Primo is made of heavy cast iron that withstands the glowing heat season after season. If the old grate has cracked or warped, a new grate brings back the even draft that lets the Oval XL 400 hold its temperature steadily, from low smoking temperatures to full pizza heat.

A kamado is controlled entirely with air, so anything standing in the way of the draft slows everything down. A grate that has cracked or is clogged with old ash gives uneven embers, slower lighting and a grill that does not respond to vent adjustments the way it should. With an intact grate in heavy cast iron the charcoal burns evenly across the whole base, ash drops through instead of smothering the embers, and the grill responds precisely when you open or close the vents. The grill uses one grate, and it is replaced in a moment without tools.

Features

• Heavy cast iron: Withstands direct contact with the embers and keeps its shape through many seasons of high heat.
• Even burn: The grate lifts the charcoal so air reaches the embers from below, while ash falls unobstructed into the ash chamber.
• Original fit: Made by Primo for the Oval XL 400, so the grate sits correctly in the firebox without any adjustment.
• Easy replacement: Lift out the old grate and set the new one in place, no tools needed.

How to use

1. Let the grill cool down completely, and empty out charcoal and ash.
2. Lift the old charcoal grate out of the firebox.
3. Set the new grate in place at the bottom of the firebox.
4. Fill with charcoal and light as normal, and empty the ash chamber regularly for the best draft.

Specifications

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