Primo Heat Deflector Rack/Drip Pan Rack for Oval Junior (2-Piece)

Is this the heat deflector itself?

No. This is the rack that a deflector plate or drip pan sits on. It supports the barrier above the coals but does not block heat on its own, so buying the rack alone will not let you cook indirect. The plates for this grill are the Primo Heat Deflector Plates for Oval Junior.

Will this rack fit my Primo Oval Junior?

Yes, it is made for the Oval Junior and fits that model only. Primo racks are shaped to the grill they drop into, so a rack from a Large or X-Large will not sit correctly in a Junior. Check your model before ordering.

How many pieces come in this listing?

Two. The Oval Junior rack is a two-piece part, and both pieces are included here. That matches the two-piece deflector plate set for the same grill, so the frame and the barrier work as a pair rather than leaving you short.

What can I set on the rack?

A heat deflector plate when you want indirect heat, or a drip pan when you want to catch fat and juices under a roast. Many cooks run both at once, with the plate blocking the fire and the pan sitting above it keeping grease off the barrier.

Do I need this if I already own the deflector plates?

Yes. The plates have to rest on something above the fire, and this rack is that support in the Oval Junior size. The two are sold as separate listings, so owning one does not mean you already have the other.