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Summer Grilling
On 6/14/19 1:33 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/14/2019 2:36 PM, jay wrote:
>> On 6/14/19 11:46 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 6/14/2019 11:56 AM, wrote:
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>>>> Weber gas grills will operate on both natural gas or propane, there's
>>>> a kit to make the conversion.
>>>>
>>>
>>> No, there is not.
>>>
>>> Â*From the Weber web site:
>>> Due to safety considerations, the complexity of the components
>>> involved, as well as the level of disassembly required, we dont
>>> allow conversions or provide conversion kits. Converting a Weber
>>> grill will actually void the warranty on the unit and might create an
>>> unsafe situation.
>>>
>>> We do sell most of our gas grill models in both a propane version and
>>> a natural gas version, so if you're planning on purchasing a new
>>> grill, please make sure that you're selecting the appropriate model
>>> for the fuel type you plan on using.
>>>
>>> We are very sorry for any disappointment this may cause, but the
>>> safety of our fans always comes first. You can read more about this
>>> in our blog on the subject here.
>>
>> Pretty sure they used to.Â* It is a very easy conversion.Â* Lawyers
>> probably made 'em quit.
>
> Probably for good reason.Â* Some folks simply aren't good DYI'ers.Â* They
> take shortcuts or don't read the directions.Â* Or a bunch of
> good-old-boys were drinking beer and someone said "Hey! Let's install
> this conversion kit!
>
> Ever heard of deep fried turkey?Â* I used to see turkey fryers on sale at
> the local hardware store.Â* Taste of deep fried turkey aside... lawyers
> got involved because idiots managed to set themselves on fire or burn
> down their homes.Â* The companies have to protect themselves from morons.
>
> Jill
Absolutely.. almost as many people fried as turkeys. 
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