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G$

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Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« on: January 11, 2013, 12:54:24 PM »
I had been under the impression that the Hex Boly Style (as opposed to the H connector style) was no longer made or available.

I recently ordered one from Amazon, and was pleased to find that it was in fact a Hex Bolt style.  I am not sure if anyone else was under this impression, but now you know, if you are doing a replacement and really want the Hex Bolt stlyle  with thumb screw, that option may be available to you.

1buckie

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 12:57:37 PM »


I've seen those new ones' & I think they're daffy as shit....

THANK YOU........

Was it any particular supplier thru Amazon, or just generally Amazon ?
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G$

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 01:03:28 PM »
buckie, I too dislike the H type.

I am almost certain it was direct from amazon.  I can tell you for sure that  my prime membership shipped it free, and I can tell you for sure that the description specified it was the hex type, even though I was half expecting the daffy kind.

1buckie

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 01:57:30 PM »


thanks for the info on this !!!
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G$

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2013, 01:59:56 PM »
Although I do not need them, I considered buying 3 or 4 extra.

1buckie

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2013, 02:07:43 PM »


From one of the reviews:

"The other thing they don't mention in the product description is that your testicles (or ovaries, depending) will instantly swell 30% in size, because you just fixed your own grill by hand rather than buying a new one. "
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G$

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2013, 02:29:30 PM »
Haha, that is the one, I remember reading that review.

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2013, 03:53:52 PM »
I thought it was the other way around? The hex was the standard vs the H being discontinued? I spend the extra $.25 to get a ss bolt for the bottom so it doesnt rust out.

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1buckie

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2013, 03:57:31 PM »

Naw, the "H" deal is the latest new rocket science mousetrap thingamabob.....

The wings themselves are the thing that gives out 1st for me........

Bolt wouldn't hurt, though !!
« Last Edit: January 11, 2013, 03:59:41 PM by 1buckie »
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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2013, 07:58:12 PM »
OK Guys,
the "Hex" bolt system is the standard. Its made of plated steel. It will rust!
The "H" set up is SS, Yes, S-T-A-I-N-L-E-S-S Steel. It si the better product. You will only find it on Golds and Performers. Unless Weber changed things, both parts are still available. You won;t find the H drive in a hardware store. You have to order it.
If you like the Hex bolt, they sell for around $12 on average.
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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2013, 08:23:38 PM »
OK Guys,
the "Hex" bolt system is the standard. Its made of plated steel. It will rust!
The "H" set up is SS, Yes, S-T-A-I-N-L-E-S-S Steel. It si the better product. You will only find it on Golds and Performers. Unless Weber changed things, both parts are still available. You won;t find the H drive in a hardware store. You have to order it.
If you like the Hex bolt, they sell for around $12 on average.
 8)

I thought that was the case. I've yet to see the H style in the stores. I wanted to get one for my 22.

Craig
« Last Edit: January 11, 2013, 08:25:32 PM by husker_red »

glrasmussen

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2013, 08:37:23 PM »
OK Guys,
the "Hex" bolt system is the standard. Its made of plated steel. It will rust!
The "H" set up is SS, Yes, S-T-A-I-N-L-E-S-S Steel. It si the better product. You will only find it on Golds and Performers. Unless Weber changed things, both parts are still available. You won;t find the H drive in a hardware store. You have to order it.
If you like the Hex bolt, they sell for around $12 on average.
 8)

Time out. I could only find "H" style when fixing a O/S performer this summer.
They did not carry the hex style. They are a large Ace/Weber dealer. All I can say,  they do not work in old performer with bracket ash holder.

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2013, 08:41:51 PM »
Just curious GLR, was it stainless or could weber possibly be doing away with the hex type and making H style out of tin like the original hex? ???

G$

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2013, 08:48:16 PM »
If the h styles i have are stainless, then they are the most worthless pieces of stainless i have ever seen.  Stainless should not rust after 3 years in the desert.

Fwiw, give me the $12 hex bolt any day, except yeah, now i am remembering something qbout the way the buckets mount.  Gonna go look tomorrow.

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Re: Hex Bolt One Touch Cleaning Systems
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2013, 08:59:28 PM »
Just curious GLR, was it stainless or could weber possibly be doing away with the hex type and making H style out of tin like the original hex? ???

To be honest, I am not sure. They just told me if would work. Just told it was new and easier. I fought that SOB! Could not use the washer and it is tight as he!!. I gifted to my son and said it has to be replaced by the "Hex" style.