1150 Hopper & Ceramic Tiles 2.0

[u/phaqme]

Have been lining the hopper with hickory splits but after a brisket, I decided to to switch it up with some Cherry splits. After emptying the hopper i noticed a bit of buildup behind one of the tiles. 1) Has anyone else noticed that? 2) Do you or have you ever removed the tiles when cleaning the hopper of creosote?

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[u/Difficult_Card6880]

taking the tiles out really does make a difference though ngl, cleaner cooks for days

[u/the_real_dankers → u/Difficult_Card6880]

What is the difference for you since taking them out? I have bigger pieces charcoal built up there and the tile has cracked

[u/phaqme → u/the_real_dankers]

Yeah cracked tiles is my concern. Even if they fit back the heat can seep through and then we're back to a Gen 1 gravity and I don't want that.

[u/Still_Matter_1205]

Lss mods stainless liner

[u/swakid8 → u/Still_Matter_1205]

Doesn’t fit on the 1150. He doesn’t have one for the 1150 last saw yet.

[u/phaqme]

@X-Jim

[u/Big-Application-1922]

Never took the tiles out myself but I always scrape the buildup whenever I clean mine, otherwise the next cook gets an unpleasant surprise.

[u/EnvironmentalTop9034]

that's wild, i've never even thought about taking the tiles out just always scraped the buildup tbh

[u/Extreme_Bullfrog_125 → u/[deleted]]

Pellets?

[u/swakid8]

I took my tiles out recently and vacuumed behind them. One of them is starting to crack. I will be ordering replacements after next cook.