weber 22 kettle mod . unknown hinge vs weber bail ?

[JeffB1961]

soooo ... i'm clumsy sometimes , i have a 22 inch premium kettle and i can too easily see me missing the lid hook and the lid falling and bending and loosing it's seal . was looking at the unknown hinge and it looks very solid and durable ... but i think i like the bail better because the lid can be easily spun to keep the top vent opposite of burning coals when using the snake method but still easily moved to the bail to hold it . the hinge has a pin to easily unhook it to spin .... but i'll be back to the hook that is less than ideal IMO .... but i do appreciate that it's there .

what are y'alls thoughts on hinge vs bail ? i'd be getting the performer bail because it lets the lid stand more vertical according to BBM .
bail mentioned at 4:15



has anyone added the bail to a premium kettle ? i'm thinking it couldn't be too difficult to properly drill the bolt hole locations to add it but i'd appreciate tips if anyone has done this or can share info on it .

take care , jeff

 

[chopsaw]

Lid bail all the way . I need to get the hardware for my Performer . The slides are melted . I thought Premium Kettles came with the bail ?

 

[clifish]

Lid bail all the way . I need to get the hardware for my Performer . The slides are melted . I thought Premium Kettles came with the bail ?

Mine did and it was the lowest level of performer that looks to have been manufactured in 2016

 

[JeffB1961]

i just got a brand new premium from amazon last week and it doesn't have the bail , just the hook under the lid . the master touch and above have the bail and the performer has the more vertical bail . i'm strongly leaning towards the bail .

 

[clifish]

Sorry, I confused the performer with the premium the OP has.

 

[chopsaw]

confused the performer with the premium the OP has.

That's because they make it confusing anymore .
I think ( I'm no expert ) that all the Performers have the Premium Kettle on them . When I got mine a Performer was one model . All the bells and whistles .

 

[clifish]

That's because they make it confusing anymore .
I think ( I'm no expert ) that all the Performers have the Premium Kettle on them . When I got mine a Performer was one model . All the bells and whistles .
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yeah I don't seed the need for 3 levels of the performer small or large table should be it.

 

[JeffB1961]

yep , it can get confusing what version has what features and they change things without advertising them . exp. my premium has p vents but in the past they didn't . it is what it is ....

 

[Brokenhandle]

Can they just start calling them...top of the line, middle, and lowest class to make it simple? Do you know how many doorways I walk through in a day...I forget alot!

Ryan

 

[clifish]

Can they just start calling them...top of the line, middle, and lowest class to make it simple? Do you know how many doorways I walk through in a day...I forget alot!

Ryan

That would be class warfare in today's world...

 

[chopsaw]

top of the line, middle, and lowest class

I just did some reading , and like I said I'm no expert ( I was right ) . Looks like the top of the line Kettle is the Master touch . Premium is in the middle .
They all cook the same .
In my search for lid slides , I ended up with an Only Fire multi use rotisserie ring .
Guess I better thaw some chickens .

 

[clifish]

I just did some reading , and like I said I'm no expert ( I was right ) . Looks like the top of the line Kettle is the Master touch . Premium is in the middle .
They all cook the same .
In my search for lid slides , I ended up with an Only Fire multi use rotisserie ring .
Guess I better thaw some chickens .

That is the one I just bought $80 wasn't bad...as long as it fits tightly.

 

[chopsaw]

Is it the dual use SS ?

 

[clifish]

Is it the dual use SS ?

I got it in black


Not sure why the link shows $90 on my Amazon it shows $79.99

 

[clifish]

Is it the dual use SS ?

Oh you got the one that is also a pizza maker? We have too many great pizza places here to have that...lol

 

[Fueling Around]

I have a 20 yo kettle at home. Yes, the lid hook is not a good thing. Even if you have it hung correctly, a good gust of wind will send the dome dancing across the concrete.

Picked up a Jumbo Joe a couple months ago. It had a bail to lock the dome in place for transport. The bail also swings down to make a dome rest. I love it.

 

[chopsaw]

Oh you got the one that is also a pizza maker? We have too many great pizza places here to have that...lol

Yeah . I was after the roto , but this had the pizza option too . Had a gift card , so I'm in at $100.00 .
I got the pizza down pretty good using the oven .
We also have some great pizza around town .

 

[JeffB1961]

amazon link shows $99.99 in black for me and $119.99 in SS .
"... Fits Weber 22-1/2-inch charcoal kettle grills and other similar kettle grill. ( Do not fit 22" WSM cooker) ..."
i didn't know they were different sizes . no biggie , a rotisserie isn't on my radar .

 

[clifish]

amazon link shows $99.99 in black for me and $119.99 in SS .
"... Fits Weber 22-1/2-inch charcoal kettle grills and other similar kettle grill. ( Do not fit 22" WSM cooker) ..."
i didn't know they were different sizes . no biggie , a rotisserie isn't on my radar .

interesting I wonder if it is because I am a business prime member or just order a ton from them...lol

 

[chopsaw]

. Fits Weber 22-1/2-inch charcoal kettle grills and other similar kettle grill. ( Do not fit 22" WSM cooker) ..."
i didn't know they were different sizes . no biggie , a rotisserie isn't on my radar .

It's the way the lid fits . The kettles lid goes outside the bowl , and the WSM lid fits inside .