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Default Refurbishing a Weber Grill


"TFM®" > wrote in message
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>> "Zz Yzx" > wrote in message
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>>> Hi all;
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>>> I've had a Weber Grill since the Cretaceous Period (post-dinasaurs).
>>> I've replaced the ... the ... the ...ugh? "flavorizor bars" and the
>>> grills a couple times. Now I need to replace the fire pipes, the drip
>>> basket, and the push-button fire start, &tc.. I'm good with it, the
>>> replacement parts and shipping are ~$85 cf. $$$$$ for a new grill.
>>>
>>> 'k, the firebox and &tc. are covered with bbq crud, and I'd like to
>>> make it go away. I've been scraping, but it's a tough go.
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>>> Any suggstions? Oven cleaner? Ammonia? Sand-blasting? Hiriong
>>> those guys from Home Depot from the post in home repair?
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>>> Suggestions appreciated.
>>>
>>> -Zz
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>>>

>> If you haven't done so, I'd suggesting asking this same question on the
>> Virtual Weber Bullet: http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/ Register first,
>> then go to the Forums. You'll find good advice there. I like that site,
>> specifically directed at Weber Products, but not directly associated with
>> Weber-Stephens. I have a Performer, a Genesis, and a WSM. One reason to
>> consider repairing is that Weber has excellent customer service. Old
>> models continue to have parts available. Make certain you get
>> porceleinized cast iron grates[available at Home Depot].
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>> Kent

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> You also brine your turkey in the garage in a 5 gallon bucket at ambient
> temperature. Do you honestly expect anyone to ever take anything you say
> seriously?
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> TFM®

You are a troll of course.
There isn't anything about brining turkey that mandates refrigeration. In
prior centuries we did not have refrigeration.
http://smokehouseproducts.com/ Click on the recipe book and read.