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Default Weber Performer Gas grill.. thoughts/tips?

On May 11, 6:18 pm, "Kent" > wrote:
> "Dave Bugg" > wrote in message
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> > markm75 wrote:
> >> On May 11, 2:34 pm, "Dave Bugg" > wrote:
> >>> markm75 wrote:
> >>>> In my debate on gas vs charcoal i've decided to give this guy a
> >>>> shot..
> >>>> even though its grill area is only 22.5" compared to say 30".. i
> >>>> guess
> >>>> from what i've seen it can feed 4-6 in one shot, but i guess its no
> >>>> big deal to just add more meat when the first round is done.

>
> >>>> Any comments on these:

>
> >>>> Use lump coal, wood type too.. say pecan wood or mesquite or oak?
> >>>> If
> >>>> grilling, no need to add wood chips, but if slow cooking add them.

>
> >>> For doing bbq, where control of airflow is important for temperature
> >>> control
> >>> at lower temps, it is the wrong tool. It can be done, just as a
> >>> crescent
> >>> wrench can be used as a hammer, but it is far more of a hassel.
> >>> That's why
> >>> weber makes the excellent Weber Smokey Mountain.

>
> >>> For information to get you started about BBQ, go to the bbq
> >>> faq:http://www.bbq-porch.org/faq/index.html

>
> >>>> Are the typical bags of charcoal in the store lump style or
> >>>> briquettes? I cant remember..

>
> >>> It depends on the store, but most often it is briquettes.

>
> >>>> If i end up with the newer model (not the 2005) one.. is it true the
> >>>> gas is a disposable tank now, as before you could refill? Any
> >>>> advantages to trying to retro fit the tank so it can be refilled?
> >>>> Whats a typical refill cost vs a completely new disposable tank?
> >>>> I've heard that the charcoal can often be used more than once?

>
> >>> No, it cannot be used more than once. Once it is burned up, it is
> >>> all gone.
> >>> Sometimes there a bits of briquette that haven't been completely
> >>> burned
> >>> which you can then try to re-use. I don't, I dump it.

>
> >>>> ..... do you not need to wait until the charcoal is
> >>>> completely white (to avoid health issues) with this type of setup?

>
> >>> No, you don't. With briquettes it is preferable, but you don't HAVE
> >>> to.
> >>> With lump, you can start grilling right away.

>
> >>> --
> >>> "So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
> >>> Davewww.davebbq.com

>
> >> Thanks for the reply and website link.. that helps quite a bit.

>
> >> Any thoughts on whether its worth it to convert the disposable propane
> >> to a refillable on the newer models? IE: Propane replacements are
> >> $3.. how would that compare with being able to "refill".

>
> > I have mine hooked up to a 500 gallon propane tank, so I don't have
> > preferences with regard to your choices.

>
> > --
> > "So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
> > Dave
> >www.davebbq.com

>
> I have the older Performer with the 5lb refillable tank. That will light
> about 150 batches
> of charcoal if you are careful using it. Weber says a disposable propane
> tank will
> last 10-15 lights! That would be a real pain and it would be expensive. A
> previous poster, in response to a thread about this said you could easily
> convert the disposable performer to one using either a 5lb or
> even a 20lb tank by simply buying and installing a $5 hose from Weber. That
> would be crucial
> for me.
>
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Hmm... so does that imply you get a 5lb or 20lb tank to act as the
"refiller" back into the disposable tank..

Anyone have any specific info or model info on what is needed to
accomplish this (sorry I've never messed with gas in general)..