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Offline old sarge

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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2016, 07:22:09 PM »
May as well bite the bullet and get a Kalamazoo. You'll be the best Dad ever! And the most broke!  :P
On a serious note I have a weber from 1985. Last burner, grates and igniter were installed around 16 years ago and are finally giving out. It sits uncovered year round. From -22 degrees to 105. Tough to beat.

Boy Howdy a Kalamazoo would be nice.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2016, 07:23:07 PM »
Personally I would like to see you get the higher end Blaze Pro so we could enjoy watching you cook on it.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2016, 08:24:11 PM »
It would be nice to see how it stacks up to my Ducane Meridian (manufactured for Ducane by Twin Eagles) before Ducane went belly up.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2016, 09:05:42 PM »
It would be nice to see how it stacks up to my Ducane Meridian (manufactured for Ducane by Twin Eagles) before Ducane went belly up.

The old Ducane's would give a Weber a run for their money - as far as durability.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2016, 09:26:20 PM »
It would be nice to see how it stacks up to my Ducane Meridian (manufactured for Ducane by Twin Eagles) before Ducane went belly up.

The old Ducane's would give a Weber a run for their money - as far as durability.
Ducane is owned by Weber since early 2000's but their original grills were great for the price.  Have no idea how they are now.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2016, 07:09:54 PM »
I rebuild old gas grills as a hobby.
In the " Moderate price range " Weber & Broil King are the best choices .
They have a cast aluminum firebox & parts are easily available .
SS if low grade doesn't hold up as well as enameled steel.
The Weber Genesis series holds up better than the Summit .

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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2016, 07:32:41 PM »
Great job on the upgrade.
Beautiful for any patio or backyard.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2016, 10:04:30 PM »
Nice rebuild!
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2016, 06:47:15 PM »
Finally went with the Bull Angus in natural gas on a cart. Son and family should be real happy when it gets there and is hooked up.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2016, 07:36:26 PM »
That's a heck of firebox! Can't wait to see some pics off that guy.  Should last and last.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2016, 08:53:15 PM »
I rebuild old gas grills as a hobby.
In the " Moderate price range " Weber & Broil King are the best choices .
They have a cast aluminum firebox & parts are easily available .
SS if low grade doesn't hold up as well as enameled steel.
The Weber Genesis series holds up better than the Summit .



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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #25 on: December 14, 2016, 09:04:03 PM »
Finally went with the Bull Angus in natural gas on a cart. Son and family should be real happy when it gets there and is hooked up.
Now that is one heck of a grill.  Can't wait to see some cooks.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #26 on: December 15, 2016, 11:12:22 AM »
I have a Weber Summit and could not be happier.  I have had it for 8 years.  I have always kept it covered because we get so much rain here in the Seattle area.  It is a natural gas unit.  Just a quick story here to tout their OUTSTANDING customer service:  I was doing a Fall clean up on it and noticed there was a small rust hole in the front of the burn box right behind the control panel.  The spot was about a quarter of an inch long.  I call Weber and no foolin' the guy on the phone said "No problem sir we will get a new burn box out to you tomorrow free of charge".  I asked if he wanted pictures to which he replied with a swift - "NOPE".  I also asked about the flavorizor bars as they were showing signs of rust after 8 years and he said they were out of warranty but sold me a new set for about $40 which seemed like a pretty good deal.

I would buy another Weber based on the quality of the product (the only BBQ I have ever owned that lasted 8 years before needing ANYTHING)  and the outstanding customer service.

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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #27 on: December 15, 2016, 11:17:16 AM »
It does seem like a good grill. I found out that Null now makes the fire box out of 24 gauge 304 steel which is an upgrade from 16 gauge. Also taker heat system has been redesigned and the flame tamers are perforated. They also have s grill marketed as the Elite. It can be seen at the 'CARDDINE' website. Too much bling for my budget.

Correction:  14 gauge and not 24.
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Re: Reliability and what to buy
« Reply #28 on: December 15, 2016, 11:27:57 AM »
It does seem like a good grill. I found out that Null now makes the fire box out of 24 gauge 304 steel which is an upgrade from 16 gauge. Also taker heat system has been redesigned and the flame tamers are perforated. They also have s grill marketed as the Elite. It can be seen at the 'CARDDINE' website. Too much bling for my budget.
Just one point if I may.  The smaller the Gage number the thicker the metal. 
Gage 16 is 0.0598 of an inch.
Gage 24 is 0.0239 of an inch.

Anyway can't wait for your Bull Angus arrived and be fired up.
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Royall RG 2000 (gone to live with nephew)
Weber Genesis E-330 (Copper)
The Big Easy
Weber Smokey Joe Gold for fun and vacation,