"Lawrence Akutagawa" > wrote in message
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> "Kent" > wrote in message
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>> My most used grill is my Weber Performer, which has the 22" round bowl
>> coupled to
>> a lighter fueled by a 5lb refillable propane tank. It makes the charcoal
>> grill as easy to use as the gas grill.
>> One tank filling, if used judiciously[five minutes to light charcoal],
>> will last all summer.
>> Weber has replaced this with a disposable propane bottle which will light
>> 10-12 times.
>> That, for me, would totally remove the appeal of the product.
>> If you're thinking of a Weber Performer, run, don't walk, and try to find
>> the discontinued model.
>> Needless to say, I went looking for grills today.
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> hmmm...couldn't you simply acquire the right fittings and hose so as to
> replace that disposable propane bottle with your 5 lb refillable propane
> tank? Added cost, yes...but then you'd have your lighter fuel source of
> choice.
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I looked underneath one. I doubt that it could be done. I can't imagine
any reason to have two possible sources. When you propane runs out
unexpectedly, you just light your charcoal the old fashion way.

Kent