I'm trying to replace my old stainless steal cooking grate on my performer 22.5 grill this would be the 2nd time. I can't find the SS grill weber once made they make a SS coated or a 4 mil thick coating for $19.99 but I'm sure that's not the grate I'm looking for back in 2001 the SS grate was $29.00 and nothing goes down in price. Anyone know what I'm looking for or where to find it. Thanks
This thread should help:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-80728-stainless-grate-vs-grill-care-17436-stainless-grate/
I don't think Weber makes it anymore and it is not available easily.
Couple other options:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/274497870/215-round-bbq-stainless-grill-cooking?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=weber&ref=sr_gallery_38
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-replacement-parts-for-weber-grills?deal_option=42f5e116-0632-11e6-88b0-00259060b5da
Thanks buddy, I have that bottom linked grate now it's part ss. Better than the all steal one. I'm not having any luck finding the all stainless grill at all. My guy at Ace hardware my weber store says they quit making that grill.
Quote from: fljoemon on July 25, 2016, 12:00:27 PM
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-replacement-parts-for-weber-grills?deal_option=42f5e116-0632-11e6-88b0-00259060b5da
If you order that, how can you confirm that it is stainless? 8)
Quote from: fljoemon on July 25, 2016, 12:00:27 PM
I don't think Weber makes it anymore and it is not available easily.
This thread reminded me it is on my list to order a couple of these. I just called Weber and was able to order direct from them. The price seems to have gone up, $65.00.
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on July 25, 2016, 02:15:14 PM
Quote from: fljoemon on July 25, 2016, 12:00:27 PM
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-replacement-parts-for-weber-grills?deal_option=42f5e116-0632-11e6-88b0-00259060b5da
If you order that, how can you confirm that it is stainless? 8)
[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEPHKW/
Amazon has one I just got that says it 4 mm stainless it is heavier than the steel one. So far so good it looks like the all stainless grill is gone for ever.
@mcgee10 - Weber still makes a SS hinged grate for 22.5". I just ordered one in May. The part number is #80728. You have to call Weber Customer Service as it is not listed on their website. It was $72 delivered to California. Reading reviews regarding the less expensive grates sold on Amazon, they have a tendency to rust. Possibly made of a lower grade SS.
Here is a more recent thread discussing the SS Weber grate with pictures: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/ss-cooking-grate-for-the-22'/msg222038/#msg222038
Picked one up .. these things are expensive but hopefully this will last me for a long time ...
(http://i63.tinypic.com/a9tftf.jpg)
If I was going to spend that much I would go with the Craycort cast iron. Am I wrong?
Quote from: Geezer on July 26, 2016, 02:49:24 PM
If I was going to spend that much I would go with the Craycort cast iron. Am I wrong?
Yes and no.
Some folks do not like cast iron while others do.
The draw to the SS is the durability and lack of maintenance. CI will last a lifetime, but it tacks a lot of maintenance.
Quote from: Geezer on July 26, 2016, 02:49:24 PM
If I was going to spend that much I would go with the Craycort cast iron. Am I wrong?
There is no wrong. What ever you like is right.
I like a single piece grate. The GBS two piece grate drives me bonkers.
I would not be able to take the (5 Peice?) Craycort, which I am sure is an otherwise very nice grate.
I like the one piece (hinges ok) Weber nickel plated grates. I've purchased the SS Weber Hinged for durability. Hopefully I will like it as well as the plated.
Honestly, keeping my plated grate well oiled, I don't think there will ever be a corrosion issue.
I did buy extra SS grates for some grill I'm giving away. I can't presume those folks will take care of them as I do.
i have 2 of the Weber SS grates. i got one in 2010 for $24 and the second one in 2012 for $29. They hold up well and are my favorites right up their with my Weber 2 piece CI grate.
Menards has a 22 inch stainless grate for 25 bucks that I use. Had to get it shipped site to store but it's identical to the factory grate just made out of stainless. Can't get a link to show up but just search stainless steel grate and they have them for 22 and 18 inch kettles.
Amazon sells the "Weber 7436 Replacement Hinged Cooking Grate" for $19.99, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEPHKW/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WEPHKW/)
They say
Quote4mm stainless steel hinged grid with 5 year warranty
Compatible with Weber 22.5 inch One-Touch Master-Touch 22.5 inch Bar-B-Kettle Performer
22.5 inch diameter hinged grid
Heavier gauge than OEM specifications
Flip-up sides allow easy addition of briquets
Great for slow cooking
Since it sounded too good to be true, I wrote to Weber and they replied
Quote
From
Mike (Weber Grills)
Jul 27, 11:52 AM CDT
Hi Richard!
Thank you for being a Weber fan! The 7436 hinged cooking grate is made of plated steel. The stainless steel version of the grate is item 80728 and costs $65.53.
We cannot take credit cards over email but our call center can get that ordered for you. Please give us a call at 1-800-446-1071, anytime from 7AM-10PM CST, 7 days a week.
Thanks!
Mike
Question - since magnets stick to some stainless, how can we tell if the grate is plated or stainless, other than writing to the manufacturer?
SS tends to have more of a matte sheen to it, not so much chrome-like. Somebody here posted a comparison photo.
Also, thin and cheap SS isn't all that good if it's more fragile. There's a place out of Nolansville, TN that makes one from 304 SS for $65 but it's not hinged.
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on July 28, 2016, 05:23:11 AM
SS tends to have more of a matte sheen to it, not so much chrome-like. Somebody here posted a comparison photo.
Also, thin and cheap SS isn't all that good if it's more fragile. There's a place out of Nolansville, TN that makes one from 304 SS for $65 but it's not hinged.
Here is my comparison photo and the previous thread on SS grates. The SS grate is the lower one in the picture and the plated GBS is the shiny, top pictured one.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/ss-cooking-grate-for-the-22'/msg222038/#msg222038
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/28/DSC00810.jpg)