Fire Magic 24 inch Firemaster Drop In Charcoal Grill: an open charcoal firebox for a masonry island
The Fire Magic 24 inch Firemaster Drop In Charcoal Grill is a drop in charcoal grill. Drop in means it lowers into an opening in the countertop from above and hangs from its rim, so it sits low and flush in the island. It is for a block or stone island built for charcoal. Fire Magic builds it in the USA from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. A crank handle on the front raises or lowers the charcoal pan, so you bring the coals close for searing or drop them away for slow cooking. It gives you about 370 square inches of cooking space.
There is nothing to plug in and no gas line to run. The cooking grids are sold separately, so add them when you order. Need more cooking room? See the Fire Magic 30 inch Firemaster Drop In Charcoal Grill. The Fire Magic 24 inch Firemaster Drop In Charcoal Grill ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What is a Firemaster drop-in grill?
It is a charcoal firebox that lowers into an opening in the top of a masonry island rather than sliding in from the front, with no control panel or hood. The 24-inch model gives a 23 by 16 inch cooking area, 368 square inches, and a crank handle raises or lowers the charcoal pan to bring the coals closer to or farther from the food.
What cutout does it need?
Cut the opening 24 1/4 inches wide and 19 1/4 inches deep with 12 inches from countertop to the bottom of the unit, the figure on this page, in the Firemaster manual and in the Fire Magic spec guide. The manual requires the enclosure and countertop to be built entirely of non-combustible masonry, with the grill lowered in from above.
Are cooking grids included?
No. The page states cooking grids must be ordered separately, and there is no grid selector on this listing, so contact us to add the correct grids to your order. The unit itself is the stainless firebox, charcoal pan, crank and drip tray.
What clearances apply?
The manual asks for 18 inches from combustible materials in all directions, a minimum 4 inch gap to a non-combustible rear wall or backsplash for ventilation, and 5 feet to non-combustible overhead construction; it must not be used under combustible overhead construction. See other charcoal grills here.
How much charcoal does it take?
Spread charcoal evenly across the pan no more than one inch above it, per the manual; excess fuel can overheat the unit. Use the crank to lower the pan for gentle heat or raise it for searing, and never cover more than 75 percent of the grid with griddles or pans.