John Kuthe > wrote:

>The louver adjustment is not only for shutting off and extinguishing
>the charcoal, they are also for adjusting the burn rate and
>consequently the temperature of grilling. I know how to use a Weber
>kettle, as a buddy of mine has one.

This is true in practice, but the instructions that came with my Weber
state to always leave the bottom louvre completely open when
the kettle is in use. In practice, I almost always do, unless
it is exceptionally windy (which can cause the Weber to burn its
fuel too fast).

>> A large hardware store that carries Weber products is your
>> best shot at trying to order a replacement. *(Not Home Depot
>> or similar, a real hardware store.)

>I hear ya! I know the difference between a real hardware store and a
>Home Depot/Lowes chain store. ;-)

Yep. ;-)


S.