What is your favorite Grate for your Kettle

[demosthenes9]

is there some difference with the hinges on the hinged grate versus the gourmet ?  Because the gourmet that I picked up is hinged on both sides.

The hinged portions are about the same. I think the issue is with the insert, which must be removed in order to hang the grate vertically.
My dream grate would be built of the same SS stock as the gourmet,  without the hole in the middle.

Ah, gotcha.   With my Performer, I don't have to worry about hanging the grate really.  I pull the whole thing and set it on the table.

I love the Gourmet as it's heavier/sturdier and has the flip up sides.  Also, the removable center comes in handy for positioning coals.

[mwmac]

After about 3 years of use, I cleaned seasoned and stored away the Craycort.  The most-used grill/grate combo is my 1981 26er with a non-hinged original grate.  I have 3 SS hinged grates, (sadly no longer available from Weber)  that I use on the performer and Cajun Bandit conversion and a pair of SS hinged grates for the 18.5 WSM (again, no longer available from Weber).

[Slicer021]

Weber looks like the majority just likes the Reg Weber hinged grates the best.  Think I am gonna pick up the Javalin handheld thermometer, hinged grates and the Weber Charcoal Baskets for now.


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[Maxmbob]

@ Hell Fire Grill , nice grate. Did you make it?

[mrbill]

hinged

[dwnthehatch]

I like my hinged Weber SS the best. Very easy to clean.

[einrej]

I have a heavy duty Happy Cooker SS grate, my favorite of 20, it's great.

[ClubChapin]

Has anyone used this one?  It looks interesting. @Troy maybe?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00TEBBAPU/tvwb-20

[TheDude]

hinged

Well said.

[Filibuster]

    As far as the SS hinged 18.5" and 22.5" grates not being available from weber I ordered and received mine in late July of this year. As well as the SS one touch cleaning system. Maybe they have a new batch,I just gave them the part numbers and the order was placed.

[mwmac]

    As far as the SS hinged 18.5" and 22.5" grates not being available from weber I ordered and received mine in late July of this year. As well as the SS one touch cleaning system. Maybe they have a new batch,I just gave them the part numbers and the order was placed.

Please share part numbers and unit  pricing.

[Hell Fire Grill]

@ Hell Fire Grill , nice grate. Did you make it?

@Maxmbob Yes I did.

[AFSOC]

I want it to be the $30 Gourmet grate I bought for my $5.00 OTS but I actually use my OEM Weber hinged grate in the OTG more often.  I should just tack weld the center permanently into my gourmet, it would probably become my pick then.

[Filibuster]

    P/N 80730 is for the 18.5" hinged SS grate. P/N 80728 is for the 22.5" hinged SS grate. P/N 90720 is for the SS O/T cleaning system for the 22.5". Sorry about the prices can't find them in my emails with weber. Just to check I placed them side by side with brand new plated versions and they are not as shiney so yeah there is a visual difference.

[mwmac]

Filibuster,
Thanks for the info.  I called Weber CS and confirmed your part numbers and availability.  Pricing for the SS O/T cleaning system is a reasonable $12.65.  Nearly spilled my cornflakes when CS rep told me 18.5 SS grate is $52.90 and 22.5 SS grate is $58.47!  They have them in stock but I'll pass at that price.