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Offline sparky

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« Reply #-1 on: August 15, 2015, 05:34:25 PM »
Howdy y'all.  My 90's weber performer table top is cracking and the lid handle is rusting off.  I'm thinking of either a new weber performer (metal table and 90 degree lid pale) or a weber 26" kettle.  What do y'all think?
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Re: Weber kettles
« on: August 15, 2015, 06:20:39 PM »
The 26" might be the most versatile of all the Weber Kettles.....
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2015, 07:12:41 PM »
The 26 will give you plenty of room....
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2015, 07:39:58 PM »
You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2015, 07:58:28 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on August 15, 2015, 07:39:58 PM
You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave

There you go....
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2015, 08:01:01 PM »
I guess I would vote for the new Weber Performer Deluxe with the painted metal table if you can live with the capacity. While the 26" kettle is nice, there are not many options with this kettle as compared to the 22-1/2" Performer.

Really can't lose with either kettle but I sure do like the Performer series.

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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2015, 09:47:22 PM »
Can you get replacement parts for the old Performer? 

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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2015, 10:52:44 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on August 15, 2015, 07:39:58 PM
You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave

Good point.  It's cold outside.   :(
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2015, 11:01:50 PM »
Quote from: ACW3 on August 15, 2015, 09:47:22 PM
Can you get replacement parts for the old Performer? 

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Yes and no.  They don't sell new kettle lids and a new table top cost around $85.  I got mr Biggs weber charcoal thingy and he told me to get some cast iron grates.  Since he cooks very well on his kettle I'm taking his advice. 
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2015, 12:21:35 AM »
26. You could get a lot of ribs on one of those
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2015, 08:38:19 AM »
22 in performer
You e got plenty of cookers to smoke on.
The performer is a better & easier to use grill.
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2015, 02:21:42 PM »
Didn't you HAVE a 26" Kettle ? ? ?





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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2015, 02:26:12 PM »
I love my Performer with the Craycort cast iron grates. Here is the version for the 26" Weber... http://www.cast-iron-grate.com/grates-for-weber-charcoal-grills/26-75-kettle-grills.html
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2015, 03:30:40 PM »
Quote from: Big Dawg on August 16, 2015, 02:21:42 PM
Didn't you HAVE a 26" Kettle ? ? ?





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My oldest daughter came and got it while I was at work.  My wife said it was ok.  Bad wife.   :(
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Re: Weber kettles
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2015, 03:42:09 PM »
So I've been doing some pricing.

26" weber kettle ($300), Craycourts, handle and griddle ($178) = $478

New weber performer non gas assist ($350), Craycourts, handle and griddle ($132) = $482.

Not much difference in price between the two of them.
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