Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: sparky on August 15, 2015, 05:34:25 PM
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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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The 26" might be the most versatile of all the Weber Kettles.....
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The 26 will give you plenty of room....
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You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave
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You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave
There you go....
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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.
Dave
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Can you get replacement parts for the old Performer?
Art
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You could sleep in the 26 on nights you misbehave
Good point. It's cold outside. :(
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Can you get replacement parts for the old Performer?
Art
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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26. You could get a lot of ribs on one of those
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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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Didn't you HAVE a 26" Kettle ? ? ?
BD
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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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Didn't you HAVE a 26" Kettle ? ? ?
BD
My oldest daughter came and got it while I was at work. My wife said it was ok. Bad wife. :(
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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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I like the Performer table as I really have nothing else on my deck as a substitute. If you won't miss the table I say go big.
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Between you (previously) and Old Dave (now), I know my next purchase will be a 26". When I do, I figure I'll relegate the 22" to the Sultan's Team Trailer - not enough room on the deck for both.
It's just a matter of time.
BD
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Edited to remove double post. Sorry.
BD
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My vote would be 26" w/ Craycorts. I am sure you can find a table to make some work room...
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My vote would be 26" w/ Craycorts. I am sure you can find a table to make some work room...
Sound advice from The Holly nothing beats a great big cooking surface................
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I got a brand new lid I'll give you but would it be worth the cost of shipping?
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The SnS works in a 26. You can use the table on your PKG. Or is PGK?
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The SnS works in a 26. You can use the table on your PKG. Or is PGK?
Someone's thinking. :)
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I got a brand new lid I'll give you but would it be worth the cost of shipping?
Thanks Tommy. It would probably be cheaper for me to get one off Craigslist.