Perfect match for 18" deflectors and XL EGG ConvEGGtor— catch drippings, reduce burnt-on mess, enjoy faster start-ups
An 18-inch stainless drip pan provides maximum coverage, helps protect ceramics and keeps cooks cleaner.
Why You Need This Pan
Ceramic deflectors absorb moisture like sponges. Trapped moisture can steam, stress the ceramic, and eventually cause cracks. An 18 inch stainless drip pan helps:
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Protect the deflector — keeps fluids off ceramic surfaces
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Cleaner cooks — reduces burnt-on drippings and off-odors
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Reusable & durable — stainless pan stands up to repeated cooks
Will It Fit My Kamado
Sized for BBQ setups that use 18" heat deflectors. Recommended for deflector protection on:
- CGS XL Woo and XL Adjustable Rig
- XL Big Green EGG ConvEGGtor
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Big Joe Divide & Conquer
If your grill is listed on the CGS site, check its product page for additional recommendations. If not, use these quick checks before you buy:
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Match sizes — choose a pan that matches your deflector’s diameter
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Check clearance — confirm the pan fits between the deflector and cooking grid
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Maintain airflow — ensure airflow around the pan isn’t overly restricted
See the Specs section below for exact pan dimensions.
Benefits of an Air Gap
CGS Ceramic Spacers create an air gap between the deflector and drip pan. That gap reduces heat transfer from the deflector to the pan, helping minimize burnt drippings and the off-smells they can create.
Choose spacer height that preserves airflow and clears your grid.
How to Use
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Double-line with foil — overlap two sheets in a “+” pattern for fast cleanup
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Extend coverage — fold foil up and out over the pan’s rim, if needed
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Placement — set directly on the deflector, or elevate with CGS Spacers for an air gap
Adding Fluids
At CGS, we prefer not to add liquid to the drip pan during BBQ cooks. Unlike offset smokers that constantly move air, kamados hold heat and moisture exceptionally well. Extra liquid raises humidity, which can impede bark development - and bark is what everyone likes.
Aluminum Best Practices
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Melting point — aluminum melts around 1200°F (reachable in a kamado if left unchecked)
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Leaching risk — acidic foods or temps above 400°F can leach small amounts of aluminum; elevating the pan above a hot deflector helps minimize temperatures.
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Foiling a deflector:
- Minimize foil on the deflector’s bottom side
- Keep foil loose on top and along edges
- Avoid excessive cracks and crinkles — they can leak
- Use a double layer of foil for better protection
18" Drip Pan Specs
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Diameter: 18"
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Sidewall: 1" tapered side
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Edge: rolled top edge for strength
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Material: 200 series stainless steel
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Finish: will heat-tarnish with use (foil recommended)
Use with setups that employ 18 inch half-moon or full round heat deflectors. Protect your ceramics, cut down on greasy cleanup, and keep cooks cleaner—every time.
