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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: RVAJoe on June 03, 2019, 05:40:31 PM

Title: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 03, 2019, 05:40:31 PM
Did a simple mod on my 2013 classic kettle, tired of wearing a glove to control temp...
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 03, 2019, 06:03:03 PM
Also added a gasket this past weekend, amazing how much of an improvement that was!
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on June 03, 2019, 11:27:08 PM
Nice work, I haven't seen that handle before!
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: jmike314 on June 04, 2019, 02:24:57 AM
What did you use for the gasket?


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Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 04, 2019, 06:17:57 AM
Quote from: jmike314 on June 04, 2019, 02:24:57 AM
What did you use for the gasket?


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Got a Lava Lock Kit off of Amazon...  Have enough left over for a 26" Kettle whenever I add that to my repertoire...
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 04, 2019, 06:24:45 AM
Quote from: Red_5_Wrangler on June 03, 2019, 11:27:08 PM
Nice work, I haven't seen that handle before!

Took a 1" Oak dowel, flamed it and attached it to a Stainless T door handle from Home Depot...  Cook last night it was nice and cool!!!
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: Andyinlz on June 04, 2019, 06:28:12 AM
Did you use the self-adhesive version?
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: kaan on June 04, 2019, 09:31:28 AM
nice handle mod!

I have been wondering if a gasket was worth it. can you tell a bit about what the difference is?
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 04, 2019, 01:56:47 PM
Quote from: Andyinlz on June 04, 2019, 06:28:12 AM
Did you use the self-adhesive version?

I used the self adhesive high heat gasket with the silicone adhesive too
Title: Re: First new thread....
Post by: RVAJoe on June 04, 2019, 02:00:38 PM
Quote from: kaan on June 04, 2019, 09:31:28 AM
nice handle mod!

I have been wondering if a gasket was worth it. can you tell a bit about what the difference is?

I used to have leaks at multiple points around the lid.  After installation ZERO LEAKS!  Only out the top vent.  I haven’t done a long cook yet, but I assume I’ll be more efficient. There will be less points for air to get in or heat to escape.  Based on the fact that I get thin blue smoke several minutes faster than I used to I think is a good sign...