That looks like the two radius are different .This makes a pretty significant air intake leak. I don't see any way to fix it. It's a pretty blatant design flaw.
That looks like the two radius are different .This makes a pretty significant air intake leak. I don't see any way to fix it. It's a pretty blatant design flaw.
Yeah the geometric curves are different.That looks like the two radius are different .
Not sure what a new set of vanes cost , but I'd be tempted to trim them with a pair of snips , or grind the middle .curves are different.
Right. But if this is a design flaw and wasn't corrected, then the new vanes would have the same problem! The photo is from their website today, so there is no indication that they've done anything to solve the problem over the past several years. I don't know how to trim them since the end points down to the bowl. You mean cut or grind along the edges? I guess in theory, that is a possible fix. Good idea.Not sure what a new set of vanes cost , but I'd be tempted to trim them with a pair of snips , or grind the middle .
Can you flatten each of the vanes and tighten the center fastener?Yeah this is what bugs me about my SnS kettle. The tips of all five vanes protrude up away from the bowl! This makes a pretty significant air intake leak. I don't see any way to fix it. It's a pretty blatant design flaw.
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My problem is the bottom vents. See post #20. There is nothing to tighten, and even if there was, it's already snug near the center. As I recall, there's some kind of clip that holds the bottom damper arms in place. It's like buying a Ford and finding it has a Chevy part in it which doesn't fit. I actually tried putting little folded sheets of HD foil under the arms to try to block that air flow, and it did help some. I think.Can you flatten each of the vanes and tighten the center fastener?
All of my kettles have the disc style damper. I spring loaded all of them to get a tighter fit.
Right , I'm just saying to have a back up if the trim doesn't work out . They don't look like they would seal real well even if they were tight .Right. But if this is a design flaw and wasn't corrected, then the new vanes would have the same problem!
You might as well get a Smokey Joe to add to the stable. You know you want one!Welcome to kettle nation.
Here is another addition to your stable
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18" Weber Jumbo Joe
I have an old 22" kettle and a JJ at home and this JJ in FL.
Just the 2 of us so 90% of my grilling is on a JJ
Oh and don't forget a pellet smoke tube. This is my custom half tube for the JJ
This photo is getting started on a 2-1/2# piece of pork butt
I did the bottom ones similar just don't have a photo.My problem is the bottom vents. See post #20. There is nothing to tighten, and even if there was, it's already snug near the center. As I recall, there's some kind of clip that holds the bottom damper arms in place. It's like buying a Ford and finding it has a Chevy part in it which doesn't fit. I actually tried putting little folded sheets of HD foil under the arms to try to block that air flow, and it did help some. I think.
Nope! Good try thoughYou might as well get a Smokey Joe to add to the stable. You know you want one!