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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: HoosierKettle on September 24, 2019, 05:48:24 AM
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Are these discontinued? I bought a set last year for $11 on amazon and I just checked and there is only one listing for $35. That’s a shame if they are. Such a simple effective tool that’s been around forever.
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Just checked Weber’s site. It says currently unavailable. Really a bummer.
If anyone has any laying around let me know. I would like to have another set.
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I always have good luck at the Mom and Pop Ace Hardwares for things like that.
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I think I actually saw some in the clearance section of my Ace store. I could probably take a look after work. If they are cheap I will just grab them. I figure I can either keep them or figure something out with the original poster.
I always have good look at the Mom and Pop Ace Hardwares for things like that.
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I almost bought some on clearance at ace the other day, I will go see if they are still there as well. If they are, I already have your address
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$35. Wow!
Try grillparts.com
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Another website I’ve used for parts says they’ve been discontinued.
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Thanks all! I’ve got some headed my way thanks to brewtown. [emoji106]
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I better go buy those anyway
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I dropped by the local Ace store, headed for the clearance section in the grilling area, and managed to find a few gems while I was there. They were even doing a "Red Tag Sale" for an additional 50% off the red tag price. My memory served me well as there was one set of Weber 7402 Charcoal Rails that cost me a whopping $4.17 after tax. The real find though was they had a Weber 6727 Stainless Steel BBQ Rack that I managed to pick up for $16.25 after tax when it retails on Weber for $34.49. Check that clearance section fellas, you never know what you might find. I would however make sure you check the package to be sure it is all there. I saw an ignitor kit there one time that was missing half of what was in the package.
If anyone really loves or needs the Charcoal Rails I would probably be fine parting with them for approximately cost plus shipping.
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$35. Wow!
Try grillparts.com
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Thank you. I ordered 2 sets.
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I used to have these, and imo they worked WAY better than the charcoal baskets. I miss them very much.
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I've never actually used them. Pretty certain I have a bunch of rusty sets around here & there. Now, I'll actually have to try them out.
Wonder if they would ever actually become trade bait.
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$8
https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm (https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm)
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$8
https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm (https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm)
They no longer stock this :(
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$8
https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm (https://www.plessers.com/Weber/7402.htm)
They no longer stock this :(
Bummer, so I took another look and have seemed to find them again and it seems Gatlin Lumber has them in stock for now as does the other link.
https://www.gatlinlumber.com/product-p/0945634.htm (https://www.gatlinlumber.com/product-p/0945634.htm)
https://www.johnstones.com/weber-charcoal-rails.html (https://www.johnstones.com/weber-charcoal-rails.html)
My question is how well do these work in comparison to the baskets?
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I used them before baskets.
Often unhooked from the lower grate, cannot be slid around or elevated on bricks, picked up and shaken, etc.
Baskets are far more flexible and useful.
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I used them before baskets.
Often unhooked from the lower grate, cannot be slid around or elevated on bricks, picked up and shaken, etc.
Baskets are far more flexible and useful.
They do not come unhooked from the grate at all when installed properly. They lock in and do not move. They work fantastic because you can place them anywhere. I use two in line (staggered one grate bar) on the 26” for large two zone area.
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I used them before baskets.
Often unhooked from the lower grate, cannot be slid around or elevated on bricks, picked up and shaken, etc.
Baskets are far more flexible and useful.
They do not come unhooked from the grate at all when installed properly. They lock in and do not move. They work fantastic because you can place them anywhere. I use two in line (staggered one grate bar) on the 26” for large two zone area.
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Damn @HoosierKettle had not thought of that on the 26 thanks for the tip. time to dig out my charcoal rails
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I used them before baskets.
Often unhooked from the lower grate, cannot be slid around or elevated on bricks, picked up and shaken, etc.
Baskets are far more flexible and useful.
They do not come unhooked from the grate at all when installed properly. They lock in and do not move. They work fantastic because you can place them anywhere. I use two in line (staggered one grate bar) on the 26” for large two zone area.
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I had these forever before making the "bigger better weber basket" mod. My only criticisms in using them were they resulted in banking of coals against the bowl and they didn't contain charcoal well once the briquettes burned halfway through (pieces would fall through between the rails resulting in a small spreading out of coals). These are minor quibbles and didn't detract at all from my grilling experience in using them. They could be installed and removed easily and were incredibly durable (mine lasted for 20 years).
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I have 3 sets of the original rails that came out in the 60's. They are different in design from the current ones. It's time to start using them.
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I stand by my observations above....baskets are far more flexible.
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Actually I rarely use any containment. Just a piece of heavy duty foil to catch drippings is all I usually need for an indirect cook.
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2 firebricks are best on there side laid end to end across charcoal grate...btr than baskets, rails or sns
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2 firebricks are best on there side laid end to end across charcoal grate...btr than baskets, rails or sns
Used firebricks for a long time when my original baskets rusted out....but SnS prevents porcelain popping, which happened to me in my firebrick days. So to me, SnS > firebrick.
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2 firebricks are best on there side laid end to end across charcoal grate...btr than baskets, rails or sns
Used firebricks for a long time when my original baskets rusted out....but SnS prevents porcelain popping, which happened to me in my firebrick days. So to me, SnS > firebrick.
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Agree.... popped my red special edition porcelain with coals piled on the side.
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Yes, the firebrick method results in banked coals. I am doing this on my daily workhorse black 22. I also like the heat retention qualities of the brick. If I had a really nice classic kettle, I would get a SNS to protect the finish.
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I use 1 coal rail in my black 22 that u normally cook on. I actually just looked yesterday to see if there was any damage to the porcelain, but I didn't see anything. But I wouldn't do it to one of my nicer kettles
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My regular indirect is foil water pan in the middle charcoal on each side. Those rails would fit 6 bars in and lock in and not move, never had trouble with charcoal falling through. I have the baskets now. I prefer the rails, never had to move them. I do have to move baskets every time, because the aren’t locked in. I also have had issues here and there with inconsistent burning in a basket. Baskets are easier to clean, out ash with, but who doesn’t use the one touch to get ash out?
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