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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2015, 06:21:40 AM »
Got it now. Could baley understand before.
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mike.stavlund

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2015, 06:09:39 PM »
Wow, you've really got me thinking/dreaming, @dwnthehatch !  So much so that I'm seriously considering making my own cover for my SS.  With that in mind, could you take a measurement of the gap between your bowl and the apex of the new bale and let me know?

Also, does anyone have the part number for the 2015 bale?  I seem to remember it showing up in this forum, but my search skilz are weak. 

EDIT:  Sorry to rattle your cage, Hatch.  I just found the thread, which included the new part number (#65188) and the measurement of the new bale ( +2 inches). 

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/2015-lid-bale-on-ss-perf/
« Last Edit: May 23, 2015, 06:16:08 PM by mike.stavlund »
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ClubChapin

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2015, 08:02:36 PM »
Quote from: mike.stavlund on May 23, 2015, 06:09:39 PM

EDIT:  Sorry to rattle your cage, Hatch.  I just found the thread, which included the new part number (#65188) and the measurement of the new bale ( +2 inches)

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I think it may be an additional 2". I'm away,but can measure next week.
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dwnthehatch

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #18 on: May 24, 2015, 05:44:42 AM »
@mike.stavlund  Sorry for the delay. I was just about to measure it but it looks like you found what you needed.

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #19 on: May 24, 2015, 03:40:54 PM »
Yes I did, and I will also have my very own 65188 in a few days to make my own comparisons.  ;-)
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mike.stavlund

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2015, 03:26:41 PM »
I am SO happy with this upgrade (though it'll take me about a year to get over that reflexive freakout when the lid tips past where I'm expecting it to rest).

One of the things that I don't think the designers of the SS Performers anticipated was the chimney starter, which rests right underneath the open lid. I've seen a few SSes with heat damage right there, so this is a great improvement.  Plus it's a lot easier to get grates and food on and off.

The difference in the gap is just under two inches, but that's plenty of room to make all the difference. Now to sew my own custom cover to keep this all out of the weather.  Wish me luck...



PS.  I was in such a hurry that I put those rollers on backwards...  I'll fix that as soon as the grill cools down.

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« Last Edit: May 30, 2015, 03:42:23 PM by mike.stavlund »
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kevinsmith812

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #21 on: May 31, 2015, 03:38:56 PM »
noob question: where did you get your 2015 metal table and how much was it?
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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #22 on: May 31, 2015, 03:43:26 PM »
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mfridman

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #23 on: August 02, 2017, 06:11:18 AM »
Argh!  I called Weber and asked to buy the new bale.  I was told it was not compatible with my grill, and they could not sell it to me! 
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1buckie

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #24 on: August 02, 2017, 07:13:46 AM »
Quote from: mfridman on August 02, 2017, 06:11:18 AM
Argh!  I called Weber and asked to buy the new bale.  I was told it was not compatible with my grill, and they could not sell it to me!

@mfridman

They're just like the IRS......call back at a different time of day, a few days later & quite possibly get a better answer.... 8)
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"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"    

ClubChapin

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Re: 2015 Lid Bale on a 2013 Performer
« Reply #25 on: August 02, 2017, 07:33:58 AM »
Don't ask to order the new lid bale. Just order by part #.
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