Hunsaker SmokersVortex Plate Heat Deflector for 14.5" WSM

I love this item, I'm using it in my 18" Kamodo Joe Classic 2 as a heat deflector for indirect cooking. It let's the smoke and heat come up through but prevents flare ups. Seems to be more efficient than the full ceramic heat deflector.

Item is exactly as described. It is well built, great craftmanship, and I am sure I will go through several Ugly Drum Smokers before this has any issues. It arrived quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend.

This vortex works great. I actually use it for my drum smoker. I place it on top of my homemade BCF charcoal basket (5 gallon metal bucket). It fits just right but I only wish the vortex was just a bit wider or the bucket opening was a tad smaller because with my setup it sometimes wobbles out of place. I have solved this by placing an old charcoal grate on top of charcoal basket then placing the vortex over on top . Love It.

Came quick. Exactly as described. Cant wait to use.

I have this product on my WSM 18" and I also have the meat rack with hooks. Both together, I can cook pork ribs in about 3 hours and chicken quarters in an hour. Ss whenever I am doing a big or family (8 or more) bbq cook I used my WSM with Hunsaker deflector plate, no flare ups.

I was surprised that item came with a carrying metal strap attached to it. Better design and didn’t have to add that as a con and that is a pro now. I got it for my badge barrel that 16inch. I wish hunsaker made a 16inch diameter one. But they only have curtain sizes only. Yeah I like the idea of having the meat grease hit the vortex plate and have the grease smoke back up and Kiss the meat. I use this vortex on all my cooks. Definitely worth it and I can taste the difference.

If this plate performs the way it is built then WOW!!! It’s a tank and the picture does no justice-Can’t wait to use it