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My first 22.5" Weber Kettle One-Touch Silver served 8 years as my main grill, never covered or taken in for winter. I still use it to grill and smoke when camping. I purchased a 22.5" Master-Touch last spring for the sole reason of the enclosed ash tray.
Not bad for under $200.
I'm currently...
I just did this myself for the first time and I've had my WSM for 2 years. It was very easy.
Fill your ring with unlit charcoal and add 8-10 lit briqs in the center. Close two vents and keep one cracked slightly, monitor your pit temp using a digital probe until it comes up ~5 degrees higher...
It's hard to find whole butts or briskets in any chain grocery store around here, so to find them at these prices is very rare.
I'll be getting one or two of each for sure, maybe some ribs depending on the quality. A Saturday brisket smoke is a lock!!