Performer propane starter

[JosephJ]

Something else I've been wondering about. I'd splurge $30 or so for a new regulator/hose/QCC1 assembly so that my old SS can use a modern [non-disposable] tank. I really don't want to use the disposables.

Except that's not what the Weber #62642 part costs. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/hose-and-regulator-assembly-p-1477479.html

What's going on here? Is it non-standard thread sizes, brass fittings?

I was going to buy that the other day utill I realized the prise at checkout. That's insane I'm going to go to a propane shop and see if thay can build me a new setup like that. I have the original regulator setup but  I don't know if it works.

[addicted-to-smoke]

This regulator was mentioned here previously as being a compatible replacement: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Propane-Pressue-Regulator/dp/B000BQUQEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361665260&sr=8-1&keywords=mr%20heater%20propane%20low%20pressure%20regulator%20f276136&tag=vglnkc5619-20

Disregard the brass fitting shown in the picture and get a QCC1 adapter to take its place and then hose and brass fittings. I just don't know what the rest of those pieces are.

I'm 80% sure about all of that.

[Bman]

Something else I've been wondering about. I'd splurge $30 or so for a new regulator/hose/QCC1 assembly so that my old SS can use a modern [non-disposable] tank. I really don't want to use the disposables.

What's going on here? Is it non-standard thread sizes, brass fittings?

Do you currently have a functioning regulator assembly for your old SS?  If so, all you need to do is remove the male end from the regulator and install this in it's place.  I do this on all of my rehabs/flips.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_361433-743-GFA-100_0__?Ntt=acme+nut&UserSearch=acme+nut&productId=50142158&rpp=32

[addicted-to-smoke]

OK that makes sense, and if I need a regulator I can use the Mr. Heater, right? (So maybe it's the hose and fittings that are "worth gold"? Eh, whatever, if they still look OK I guess I'll reuse them ...)

Picked up my '92 SS last year with an empty, old tank that couldn't be refilled. So I don't yet know if the regulator works.

Thanks!

[addicted-to-smoke]

Follow-up question:

Here's the thread about the Mr. Heater: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/performer-regulator-question/msg18705/#msg18705

Amazon says it's 3/8" thread and the Lowe's link above for the QCC1 adapter says it's 1/4" threads. So does the p.o.l. part they also mention stay with it an make it a 3/8" connection? Obviously I've never had any of this stuff before--my SS predates any sort of quick-disconnect; I had to use a wrench.

[crumbsnatcher]

Something else I've been wondering about. I'd splurge $30 or so for a new regulator/hose/QCC1 assembly so that my old SS can use a modern [non-disposable] tank. I really don't want to use the disposables.

Except that's not what the Weber #62642 part costs. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/hose-and-regulator-assembly-p-1477479.html

What's going on here? Is it non-standard thread sizes, brass fittings?

I called Weber the other day because I just picked up a red SS last weekend and they quoted me $59.99 shipped. The weber customer service lady saw the price and said to me..."Let me see if we can do better on that price for you."  Sure enough she put me on hold and came back with a $59.99 shipped price. It's in my cart and I'm on the fence about it.

The other option that others have suggested is to simply buy one of these and use the existing gas line and regulator...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BQT5H2/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?tag=vglnkc3325-20

Menards home improvement stores carries them for $6.99 and I bought one the other day too.


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[JosephJ]

I just got back from lows and got this http://m.lowes.com/product?langId=-1&storeId=10702&catalogId=10051&productId=50142158&store=0791&view=detail&nValue=SEARCHand if the original regulator dose not work I got this http://m.lowes.com/product?langId=-1&storeId=10702&catalogId=10051&productId=50142154&store=0791&view=detail&nValue=SEARCHill let you all know if it works.

[GillingNoob757]

@JosephJ Did it work?

[Seth1025]

Use the propane starter with the chimney, then pour into the baskets if you want.  Lighting charcoal in the baskets takes alot of gas.  I use the disposable green 1lb tanks and refill them from a 20lb cylinder.  Definitely worth it - easier, quicker, and more reliable than newspaper. 

[JosephJ]

@JosephJ Did it work?

Yes it did

[GillingNoob757]

@JosephJ Did it work?

Yes it did

Thanks! I'm making the order!

[TD]

I use my gas assist most all the time. I run it about 4 min on average and get many starts on a disposable. I always use the chimney( The regular non-Weber type chimney). I cook indirect most times with only one char basket. Little over half chimney heaps the basket. Toss on a couple chunks of wood for smoke. Usually get 250 for an hour and half or so. If starting a full chimney I have no issue with a light application of starter fluid and then setting chimney on the lit gas assist after starter fluid dies off. I can cook direct over the basket by rotating the grate to move items over or off the coals.