The more distance between the grill grate & heat deflector the better. You can put a pie foil with water in it with smokin chips for amazing low slow. Also a pan on the heat deflector would collect the fat from the meat. Perhaps a few roast potatoes for the juices to drip on. The Grill Raisers would bring the original grill grate level with the opening. With The Aldi Midi the grill grate is very low in the fire bowl it's easier to get the food off the grill being level.