I have had mine for over 10 years and I love it. There is a single gas jet
that lights the coal (I use lump and its ready in less than 10 mins) then
its a regular weber kettle. Its a great grill. Now I want to find myself a
cheap smoker to add to my repetoir.


"eelhc" > wrote in message
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>I have a Kamado #7 which I absolutely adore... but the wife's grumbling
> that it's just too much hassle to start the coals (I do have the
> propane option but but I just don't like the look of the tank standing
> next to my beauty) just to grill a couple of burgers for the kids
> lunch... and being a petite woman she has difficulty lifting the lid on
> the #7. She's been asking for a small propane "utility" grill.
>
> I of course, do not want to give in without a fight... The Weber
> Performer looks like it'll do the trick if I can load up the coals for
> several cooks... And I would not mind having another grill to back up
> the K for big parties during the summer.
>
> So how well does the Performer work? Does it come with a small propane
> tank? Can I load the coals up for multiple cooks?
>
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