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ramsfan

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Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« on: April 28, 2014, 02:38:34 PM »
Does anyone know how to tell the age of a Weber gas fire pit? Does anyone know the years they were produced? Thanks.
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landgraftj

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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2014, 04:18:08 PM »
I think they were produced around 2005-2007, not positive. It was not for many years. The one I have has a serial # on a sticker on the side. Maybe calling weber customer service with tag # can result in an answer of the year made.
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ramsfan

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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2014, 06:30:33 PM »
Thanks Terry. I bought one tonight. It is practically like brand new. This thing works great. Push a button just like a gas grill and "instant campfire"  ...and when your done, you don't go inside smelling like smoke. I don't know why Weber disco'ed these?
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2014, 02:46:39 AM »
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2014, 02:55:44 AM »
Probably because they retailed around $550 Bob! I got mine really cheap otherwise I wouldn't have dropped tht kind of cash on a fire pit.
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2014, 05:24:29 AM »
I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of those.  Maybe I can get lucky and find one for cheap.  My grand daughter would love to sit around something like that in the evenings.
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2014, 06:08:35 AM »
I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of those.  Maybe I can get lucky and find one for cheap.  My grand daughter would love to sit around something like that in the evenings.

You just missed one on the Lancaster craigslist last week.  It sold for $125.  I thought about calling on it, but I have too many Weber related things going on right now and don't have a proper patio to use it on yet.
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2014, 08:07:10 AM »
Probably because they retailed around $550 Bob! I got mine really cheap otherwise I wouldn't have dropped tht kind of cash on a fire pit.

Oh, I didn't realize they cost that much new? Now I know why they discontinued them.
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Re: Question about Weber Gas Firepit
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2014, 07:49:42 AM »
They're popping up all over!  I just bought one last week too!  I'll probably pressure wash it when the weather gets a little nicer, but even though it was stored in a barn for years, it started the first time I pressed the button and overall appears to be in really good shape.  I was sure I was going to have to clean some spiderwebs out of the burner tube or something.  The price had to be why they were cut-according to this press release I found, the original retail was $649!!!!  The guy I bought mine from said he thought he paid $350 for the floor model a few years ago, so that must have sat around for a few years.  I only paid $50 (plus 2 hours of travel).

  PALATINE, Ill., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing creates a beautiful
 setting for a cozy indoor gathering like the glow of a fireplace. Now, with
 the growing popularity of outdoor rooms, more people are choosing to create
 a stylish fireplace setting outside in addition to their indoor hearth
 area.
          Weber-Stephen Products Co. combines all the ambience of a roaring fire
 with the convenience of gas with its Weber Flame outdoor gas fireplace. In
 stores now, the Weber Flame includes lava rock and eight movable
 fiber/ceramic logs to provide a beautiful, natural looking flame that
 completely eliminates flying embers from real firewood that could be
 dangerous to a deck or patio. The fireplace features a heavy-duty base, two
 all-weather crack-proof wheels for easy movement, and a push button ignitor
 that lights the fireplace as effortlessly as a Weber(R) grill. In addition,
 three removable weather shields keep it protected from the elements when
 not in use. LP tank and natural gas line models are available. While being
 the best-value outdoor fireplace on the market by combining style,
 elegance, safety, and convenience, the Weber Flame sells for an attractive
 price of only $649.00 (MSRP).
     "People are looking for products such as the Weber Flame to make their
 outdoor rooms and entertaining areas as beautiful and inviting as
 possible," said Brooke Jones, Weber brand manager. "And with a rapidly
 increasing number of people entertaining outdoors year-round, the fireplace
 is not just a stylish accessory, it's truly the second 'must' for the
 outdoor room, right behind the grill."
     Weber-Stephen Products Co., headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the
 premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, grilling accessories, and
 other outdoor room products. In 1952, founder George Stephen designed the
 Weber(R) kettle with a lid that allows outdoor cooks to grill in all kinds
 of weather. A family-owned business for more than 50 years, Weber has grown
 to be a leading exporter of outdoor grills worldwide. Weber charcoal and
 gas grills are available at select home centers, hardware stores,
 department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets. Weber has the
 strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its all-year,
 round-the-clock Weber Grill-Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT(R)) and a
 content-rich website with grilling tips, techniques, and more than 200
 original Weber recipes at http://www.weber.com(TM).