Skyflame Charcoal Heat Controller for 22"/26" Kettle Grills — Ceramic Deflector & Stainless Charcoal Basket

Skyflame Charcoal Heat Controller is a ceramic heat deflector and stainless charcoal chamber designed to convert 22"/26" kettle grills into low-and-slow smokers while improving airflow and ash separation.

Designed for Weber-style 22" and 26" kettle grills, this Skyflame kit combines a hollow-hole ceramic plate with a stainless-steel charcoal basket and four mounting brackets to create steadier temperatures, more efficient fuel use, and cleaner ash management. Its purpose is to slow direct heat, encourage complete combustion, and give you greater control over smoking and indirect grilling without replacing your existing grill.

How does the Skyflame unit control temperature on a kettle grill?

The ceramic heat deflector absorbs and radiates heat more evenly than bare metal, reducing hot spots beneath your food and making low-and-slow cooks easier to maintain. The hollow-hole design helps air circulate around the fuel for steadier combustion and fewer temperature swings.

• Ceramic plate reduces direct radiant heat and evens cooking surface.
• Hollow holes improve airflow to charcoal or wood for consistent burn.
• Stainless charcoal basket organizes fuel and simplifies ash removal.

Will this fit my 22" or 26" kettle grill and how is it installed?

The kit is made to work with most 22" and 26" round kettle grills that accept aftermarket heat deflectors and include space for a charcoal basket. Installation uses four included brackets that secure the plate and hold your grate in place, so no permanent modifications are required.

• Fits standard 22" and 26" Weber-style kettle grills.
• Includes four brackets to stabilize the grate and deflector.
• Simple assembly — no welding or drilling needed.

How does this setup affect fuel use and cleanup?

By concentrating and directing heat through a contained charcoal chamber, the Skyflame system reduces wasted fuel and promotes fuller combustion, which can lower charcoal consumption. The stainless-steel basket keeps ash contained for easier removal and less mess in the bottom of the kettle.

• Charcoal basket minimizes loose ash and simplifies disposal.
• More complete combustion can mean fewer refuels during long cooks.
• Ceramic component helps prevent direct scorching of foods.

What cooking styles and foods benefit from this heat controller?

The kit turns a standard kettle into a versatile cooker suitable for indirect grilling, smoking, and oven-style roasting. It creates a stable environment for larger cuts and whole birds that require consistent, gentle heat over longer periods.

• Ideal for ribs, brisket, whole chickens, turkeys, and larger roasts.
• Enables low-and-slow smoking as well as indirect roasting techniques.
• Useful for batch-cooking and mimicking oven-style baking outdoors.

Who is this for: Backyard cooks who want to expand a 22" or 26" kettle grill beyond direct grilling — hobbyists and weekend pitmasters seeking better temperature stability, reduced charcoal waste, and easier ash handling. It also suits anyone looking to add smoking capability without buying a separate smoker. Note: to avoid thermal shock and potential breakage, allow the ceramic plate to cool fully inside the turned-off grill before moving or exposing it to rapid cooling.