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Title: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 13, 2016, 10:41:28 PM
Check out the color changing where each rain drop hits. The water cools the surface for a split second, but vaporizes instantly.

It was about 1200F inside the kettle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdEM37OC-8s
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Davescprktl on September 13, 2016, 11:37:58 PM
That is creepy and cool!
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Geezer on September 14, 2016, 02:00:19 AM
Every time I fire up my red head and put the lid on, I smile when it changes colors from red to crimson.  I'm easily amused.  Cool video.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: kettlebb on September 14, 2016, 03:35:28 AM
That's pretty awesome! I made pizza for the first time this week. Never saw my Crimson performer change color before. The needle was way past 600 and the color change was awesome. Yellow is still my favorite color change.


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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on September 14, 2016, 05:17:23 AM
That reminds me....liberty caps will be poping up soon.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Darko on September 14, 2016, 05:28:59 AM
That is cool @Troy
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: crowderjd on September 14, 2016, 06:42:12 AM
Love it!  Thanks for sharing...1200 inside!  What were you cooking?
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 14, 2016, 01:07:34 PM
Quote from: crowderjd on September 14, 2016, 06:42:12 AM
Love it!  Thanks for sharing...1200 inside!  What were you cooking?

I was attempting to burn the seasoning off some old cast iron grates, while also experimenting with book/paper petrification.

I used coshell, lump, and a leaf blower.
It was really dumb. It ruined the cast iron, fused the top vent to the lid, and ruined the one touch system.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: crowderjd on September 14, 2016, 01:20:10 PM
Ha!  That leaf blower would definitely give the required oxygen to get it up that high...I've thought about doing that in the past...thanks for the warning.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 14, 2016, 01:52:09 PM
To be honest, it was actually scary for a while. The when the kettle gets that hot, it makes funny sounds. Creaks and crackles and high pitched whines.

I did that video years ago, and I would never attempt it again.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: kettlebb on September 14, 2016, 01:57:44 PM

Quote from: Troy on September 14, 2016, 01:52:09 PM
To be honest, it was actually scary for a while. The when the kettle gets that hot, it makes funny sounds. Creaks and crackles and high pitched whines.

I did that video years ago, and I would never attempt it again.

It was crying and screaming in pain. Were you able to repair the damage from the heat?


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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 14, 2016, 03:14:22 PM
Quote from: kettlebb on September 14, 2016, 01:57:44 PM

Quote from: Troy on September 14, 2016, 01:52:09 PM
To be honest, it was actually scary for a while. The when the kettle gets that hot, it makes funny sounds. Creaks and crackles and high pitched whines.

I did that video years ago, and I would never attempt it again.

It was crying and screaming in pain. Were you able to repair the damage from the heat?


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Yes. Still use that kettle as my cajun bandit smoker.  It was my dad's kettle when I was a little one.

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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: stubblebum on September 14, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
Did the cast iron crack or how was it ruined?
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: WNC on September 14, 2016, 03:42:54 PM
That's really cool, almost seems unreal


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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 14, 2016, 03:48:41 PM
Quote from: stubblebum on September 14, 2016, 03:30:36 PM
Did the cast iron crack or how was it ruined?

It became very brittle.
The surface would easily chip away while trying to get the surface rust off.

I was sad
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: weldboy on September 14, 2016, 05:07:06 PM
Cool video


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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Travis on September 15, 2016, 01:41:48 AM
You start hearing creekin and poppin from the grill itself, you know you got a fire. I'd be a little hesitant too


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Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: DarrenC on September 15, 2016, 09:16:24 AM
Good to know that if you ever get tired of cooking you can take up blacksmithing as a hobby...
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: Troy on September 15, 2016, 12:36:25 PM
Quote from: DarrenC on September 15, 2016, 09:16:24 AM
Good to know that if you ever get tired of cooking you can take up blacksmithing as a hobby...

I've always been interested!!
Years ago i made a little forge and attempted to make a knife out of a railroad spike.
I quit when I realized that the odds of severe burns were NOT in my favor.
Title: Re: Raining on a HOT red weber
Post by: DonoBBQ on September 15, 2016, 03:08:12 PM
OK 2 things iI learned,  rain and red is awesome!  AND don't  ask for @Troy 's advice on cleaning cast iron!  Love the video!  Too cool!