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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Rob G on January 30, 2017, 05:06:50 PM

Title: Success!!!!!'
Post by: Rob G on January 30, 2017, 05:06:50 PM

After multiple tries to free up the bottom vents I was almost ready to give up. A big thank you to Matt (SixZeroFour). Your write up was a success. After multiple cleanings I used your method of using a load of charcoal for the heat. It worked like a charm.

Thank you!

Title: Re: Success!!!!!'
Post by: Travis on January 30, 2017, 05:12:36 PM

Good job, man! Let's see a pic of her when you can.


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Title: Re: Success!!!!!'
Post by: JDann24 on January 30, 2017, 05:59:06 PM

I almost tossed my first kettle a couple years ago because I couldn't get the vents loose.

Title: Re: Success!!!!!'
Post by: greenweb on January 30, 2017, 07:06:10 PM

Heat using charcoal is always a fool proof way. Glad it worked out for you.

I had a good luck by just spraying some penetrating oil before cleaning the bowl with soap and water and spraying water in between the stuck vents after to free them up.

Title: Re: Success!!!!!'
Post by: SixZeroFour on January 30, 2017, 08:41:00 PM

Glad To hear everything worked out for you Rob!

A little elbow grease can work wonders on almost any old kettle. Let's see a pic or two of your hard work! 8)

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Post by: RottiGuy on January 31, 2017, 01:28:25 AM

Great job!!