Weber Kettle 22" ?
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I found one on CL or FB that had a rotisserie with it . Played phone tag with the guy for a couple weeks , then just bought a new one . 2 days after I got it the guy called me back saying he was out of town . I should have bought it anyway .
My 22" performer gets used for grilling and high temps , along with the spinner now .
26 is for long smokes .
That dang SmokeFire makes great food easy so it had me spoiled .
I just spun a bone and rolled turkey breast last Sunday . Live fire is way more fun without a doubt .
I think a bigger issue is they don't keep them clean . Gunk dries on the bottom and when they force the vanes over it , it bends them upward and they no longer seal like they should .
Wait!!!! You gotta clean 'em?!?!?! LOL!
Bout every 3rd or 4th cook mine gets a good scraping. Depends on what i've been cooking.
Jim
Yup . I keep a 10 gallon galvanized trash can with a locking lid back there with 2 sizes of scrappers and a paint brush . Some Mothers car wax for the lid and table .
Performer is an '06 . Still have the original cover too .
Cleans up pretty nice .
Performer is an '06 . Still have the original cover too .
Cleans up pretty nice .
Same with the MB800, kettles are for when I want to feel like I am doing something.
Love my 22 with the fancier ash catcher and a Slow N Sear charcoal cage and the drip catching tray.
And the added term grommet . I've been wanting to do that for awhile . Nice setup .
Yes - the drip tray on the charcoal grate has the added benefit of blocking cold air from rising up into the cooking chamber.
I made a drip tray out of a large pizza pan. I like it not only because it keeps the bottom of the Kettle cleaner, but it redirects air flow up through the bottom of the SnS.
Also, when using the vortex, I like to line the charcoal grate with foil and cut out the center portion where the vortex sits. It not only contains drippings, but it redirects air flow up through the vortex. I could never find a pizza pan large enough to make something permanent.
Also, when using the vortex, I like to line the charcoal grate with foil and cut out the center portion where the vortex sits. It not only contains drippings, but it redirects air flow up through the vortex. I could never find a pizza pan large enough to make something permanent.
I know this is a 22 thread but I think I stumbled on a 26" on FB local asking $50 and it has been a while listed. Only 3 small pics, visually can you tell the difference from a 22 to a 26 or is just going there with a tape measure?
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All the bells and whistles are nice, but in the end the most important thing is. They cook the same. From the basic original to premium deluxe. My 22" kettle is a roadside find. I got it for under 20.00 I believe( to long ago to remember). It has the ash pan. My 26" was purchased new for around 300.00. It has the ash catcher. Personally since I'm not concerned about the falling ashes I like the easability of the pan over the catcher. The 22" also has the hook lid which works great. The 26" has the slide-aside bail which is also great because of the weight and size of the lid. If your cooking on a patio, deck, or near a house I'd go with the ash catcher. If your out in an open yard then the pan is easier to use. Especially if you have arthritis in your hands.
As for the tables and ignition systems. It's all what you want to pay for. They aren't needed, but come in handy. I have a small table I keep near my kettles so I don't need the weber attached tables, and I'm fine with using starter cubes and a charcoal starter to get my kettles fired up. Especially since I store the kettles in my garage when they aren't in use. So I save space.
Chris
As for the tables and ignition systems. It's all what you want to pay for. They aren't needed, but come in handy. I have a small table I keep near my kettles so I don't need the weber attached tables, and I'm fine with using starter cubes and a charcoal starter to get my kettles fired up. Especially since I store the kettles in my garage when they aren't in use. So I save space.
Chris
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From one pic maybe not, but look at the wheels. The 26" has taller wheels which may be noticeable.
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I am betting it is a 22". It is not far so I will take a look, If it is a 22 then I will just low ball like $20. At least it has the ash catcher and hinged grate. All I need is a vortex (I will buy the real one this time as I found out Justin the manufacturer is in the next town over) I won't get another spinner as I can just bring the other one home from PA.
That looks like a 22 to me, temp gauge is too close to the handle and the handle looks too large.
Its difficult to tell, but I'm like you - that looks like a 22" to me...but even if it is, it's a bargain. Even more so if you can dicker him down.
And if it's a 26" at that price, I'd jump on it quick before someone beats you to it!
Red
looking at the pic the orientation of the vent to the handle is different than both of yours, I don't even see a temp gauge
it has been listed for 16 weeks, he has did not mention size in the ad but did respond with that it is a 26" I don't think so....for cheap I will still get it.
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