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Started by stevecohen, July 05, 2018, 11:56:31 AM

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stevecohen

Hi everyone, spent the last couple days doing some research - I have had a dark green SSP for easily 15 years and see that the kettle is rotting out in the bottom beginning with one touch basket/leg mounts giving way. I found a Red SSP on Craigslist for $75.00 - pumped to have this well maintained beauty to replace the old one.

Its got some big dollar coin sized rust spots - all located on the opposite side to the cooking grate hooks. Since it has no rust on the bottom of the kettle, I'm wondering how this occurs.

I theorize that it was stored in varying temps with the cover on and condensation occurred there.

In looking through the forums, I don't see any way to repair - only to wirebrush it a bit and season like a cast iron pan.

Thanks for the wealth of info here and sharing my passion for real grilling.

SmokenJoe

Hello and welcome to the WKC from Eugene, Oregon.    Rust'd out leg sockets/ash sweep can occur when the vents are open/closed rather than closed/open (with respect to the lid/bowl).  Many theories as to how the grate-straps assist in the loss of enamel at the weld points.  Just do a search to find a few.   

SJ
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