Title: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: bleepblorp1978 on February 01, 2020, 10:09:51 AM
Post by: bleepblorp1978 on February 01, 2020, 10:09:51 AM
I stumbled across this when looking up tips on regulating air flow in a kettle.
I have my parents' original 18" Weber Kettle from 1980...still works. Used to be my primary grill but now it's used for overflow when we have a lot of food to cook.
A few years ago my family surprised me with a 22" Performer with propane start. I've added rotisserie and pizza oven accessories. I barely use the gas start but the additional 4" of grill size has made a huge difference in the control I have over temperature. The work surface next to it is nice. Unsurprisingly the quality of the product is still excellent.
I use the grill year round...could be 10 below or raining and I'll still be out there. Excited to read through the posts on this forum and learn a thing or two. I'll also share my own experiences when I feel like I have something to offer.
I have my parents' original 18" Weber Kettle from 1980...still works. Used to be my primary grill but now it's used for overflow when we have a lot of food to cook.
A few years ago my family surprised me with a 22" Performer with propane start. I've added rotisserie and pizza oven accessories. I barely use the gas start but the additional 4" of grill size has made a huge difference in the control I have over temperature. The work surface next to it is nice. Unsurprisingly the quality of the product is still excellent.
I use the grill year round...could be 10 below or raining and I'll still be out there. Excited to read through the posts on this forum and learn a thing or two. I'll also share my own experiences when I feel like I have something to offer.
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: MagnoliaTom on February 01, 2020, 10:46:11 AM
Post by: MagnoliaTom on February 01, 2020, 10:46:11 AM
Welcome to the club!
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Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: Kneab on February 01, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
Post by: Kneab on February 01, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
Welcome to the Wkc from the northwest suburbs. 
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Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: MadGasser on February 01, 2020, 10:50:37 AM
Post by: MadGasser on February 01, 2020, 10:50:37 AM
Welcome from Champaign Illinois. Good to have another diehard griller on board. There is NO grilling season!
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Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on February 01, 2020, 11:38:32 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on February 01, 2020, 11:38:32 AM
Welcome to the club!!!
Greetings from Greendale, WI. You sound like you'll fit right in around here
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Greetings from Greendale, WI. You sound like you'll fit right in around here
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Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: Sprinkler76 on February 01, 2020, 11:41:10 AM
Post by: Sprinkler76 on February 01, 2020, 11:41:10 AM
Welcome from Peoria IL!
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Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: bamakettles on February 01, 2020, 12:51:12 PM
Post by: bamakettles on February 01, 2020, 12:51:12 PM
Welcome from Huntsville, AL! Grate group here, friendly and always willing to help. Be sure to post some pics of your fleet and your cooks!
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: DaveG74 on February 02, 2020, 10:04:55 AM
Post by: DaveG74 on February 02, 2020, 10:04:55 AM
Welcome from just south of Chicago!
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: wildeagle on February 02, 2020, 11:10:50 AM
Post by: wildeagle on February 02, 2020, 11:10:50 AM
happy grilling from StLQuote from: bleepblorp1978 on February 01, 2020, 10:09:51 AM
I stumbled across this when looking up tips on regulating air flow in a kettle.
I have my parents' original 18" Weber Kettle from 1980...still works. Used to be my primary grill but now it's used for overflow when we have a lot of food to cook.
A few years ago my family surprised me with a 22" Performer with propane start. I've added rotisserie and pizza oven accessories. I barely use the gas start but the additional 4" of grill size has made a huge difference in the control I have over temperature. The work surface next to it is nice. Unsurprisingly the quality of the product is still excellent.
I use the grill year round...could be 10 below or raining and I'll still be out there. Excited to read through the posts on this forum and learn a thing or two. I'll also share my own experiences when I feel like I have something to offer.
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: JEBIV on February 03, 2020, 04:07:32 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 03, 2020, 04:07:32 AM
Welcome from Doraville,Ga you have come to the right place
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: jhagestad on February 03, 2020, 06:19:46 AM
Post by: jhagestad on February 03, 2020, 06:19:46 AM
Not sure what part of Chicagoland you're from, but welcome from up north in Highland Park! Grilling year-round is the only way.
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 07, 2020, 06:08:50 PM
Post by: PotsieWeber on February 07, 2020, 06:08:50 PM
Welcome from the NW side, right near O'hare.
I have a red mist first generation performer (SSP) that is beautiful. Got the 5 gallon tank recertified & filled up, but have never tried the gas starter. I continue to use a chimney, like I've done for such a long time. It is what I cook on the most.
I have a red mist first generation performer (SSP) that is beautiful. Got the 5 gallon tank recertified & filled up, but have never tried the gas starter. I continue to use a chimney, like I've done for such a long time. It is what I cook on the most.
Title: Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
Post by: Shoestringshop on February 08, 2020, 07:06:42 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on February 08, 2020, 07:06:42 AM
Welcome from Melrose Park, ILL