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bleepblorp1978

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Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« 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.
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MagnoliaTom

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2020, 10:46:11 AM »
Welcome to the club!


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MBH redhead 22”, Smokey joe AU, Q 100, SSP EE code, new 26”
Looking for MBH 26

Kneab

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2020, 10:50:20 AM »
Welcome to the Wkc from the northwest suburbs. [emoji2321]

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ISO Brown Go Anywhere

MadGasser

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #3 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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brewtownbeatdown

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #4 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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Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn’t?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I’ve amassed a nice collection, but I’m missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞

Sprinkler76

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2020, 11:41:10 AM »
Welcome from Peoria IL!


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bamakettles

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #6 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!
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DaveG74

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2020, 10:04:55 AM »
Welcome from just south of Chicago!
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I swear, when I score a great deal on a 26" I'll stop buying grills... So often.

wildeagle

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2020, 11:10:50 AM »
[emoji2937] happy grilling from StL
Quote 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.
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Ryan  Andrew Moore

JEBIV

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2020, 04:07:32 AM »
Welcome from Doraville,Ga you have come to the right place
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Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

jhagestad

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #10 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.
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Wife: Let me guess... you want to grill again

PotsieWeber

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #11 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. 
« Last Edit: February 07, 2020, 06:11:27 PM by PotsieWeber »
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regards,
Hal

Shoestringshop

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Re: Kettle-obsessed from Chicagoland
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2020, 07:06:42 AM »
Welcome from Melrose Park, ILL
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Wife said "No more GRILLS in this house!" So I bought a 2nd house!
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