Weber 7666 Charcoal Temperature Regulator for Ø 57cm+ Grills, Stainless Steel

Made from stainless steel, the Weber 7666 is a charcoal temperature regulator for grills from Ø 57cm. Its cone and diffuser ring are intended to help set up either high-heat searing or indirect, low-and-slow cooking, so it offers two different approaches without changing to a separate cooking accessory.

For a long, gentler cook, the ring makes use of the full 22” cooking grate. For quick searing or crisping, the setup can instead create direct high heat and convection heat. That distinction matters if you want one charcoal grill to handle both a pork shoulder-style cook and quicker food such as wings or vegetables.

Best use cases

The regulator is aimed at charcoal grilling where controlling how heat reaches the food is part of the plan. Its diffuser ring supports indirect cooking across the grate, giving larger pieces such as pork shoulders room to cook away from direct heat. The product information also describes a low-and-slow range of 225°F–275°F, with up to 7 hours before refuelling when used with charcoal briquettes. Treat that duration as a stated setup outcome, not a guarantee for every cook, as the information does not specify other fuel or cooking conditions.

For a faster meal, the cone arrangement can be used for high-heat searing, while convection heat is intended to crisp wings and vegetables. It’s a good fit if you want to switch between these styles on a charcoal grill rather than choosing an accessory focused only on indirect cooking. Better avoided if your grill is smaller than the stated Ø 57cm minimum.

Pros

The useful point is the change in cooking setup: a diffuser ring for indirect, low-and-slow food and a high-heat arrangement for searing. That gives it a more specific role than a basic charcoal setup, where heat management depends more on how the cook arranges the fuel and food. The ring is also described as making use of the full 22” grate, which is relevant when cooking larger food rather than just a few smaller portions.

Buyer feedback highlights easier heat management and the ability to keep temperatures down in Weber grills, some also mention shielding food from direct heat. These are customer impressions rather than a substitute for the stated fit and cooking details, but they speak to the accessory’s main purpose.

Key takeaways

• Type: Charcoal temperature regulator with cone and diffuser ring
• Material: Stainless steel
• Compatibility: Charcoal grills from Ø 57cm
• Dimensions: 31.4 x 34.3 x 14.6 centimetres
• Weight: 2.1 kilograms
• Low-and-slow cooking: 225°F–275°F, up to 7 hours before refuelling with charcoal briquettes
• Cleaning: Not dishwasher safe

The choice is mainly between flexibility and a simpler, single-purpose setup. If you already use a suitable charcoal grill and want to alternate between indirect cooking and searing, the two configurations are the draw. If your cooking is limited to one style, the added setup may be less useful than sticking with a more basic approach.

What to clarify

Does it fit every charcoal grill? The stated compatibility is for charcoal grills from Ø 57cm, so the grill’s size is the key detail to match before choosing it.

How long can it support a low-and-slow cook? The product information states up to 7 hours before refuelling when using charcoal briquettes, at 225°F–275°F. It does not give the same duration for other fuel types.

Can it go in the dishwasher? No. The item is listed as not dishwasher safe, so cleaning needs to be done by another method.

When it makes sense

Choose the Weber 7666 if you have a charcoal grill that meets the stated size and want one accessory for both indirect low-and-slow cooking and high-heat searing. Its clearest advantage is that range of use, with a full-grate diffuser arrangement for larger food as well as a direct-heat setup. If you only need one cooking style, or your grill falls below Ø 57cm, the information here gives little reason to choose this particular regulator.