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Author Topic: Blue Stainless Performer  (Read 5470 times)

Tommy B

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2016, 05:27:53 AM »
I picked up a blue SS performer several months ago. It is my first and only performer and is my work horse. I love the thing! Great pick up.
I was missing the charcoal bucket and cover.
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Hell Fire Grill

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2016, 05:45:55 AM »
I used tie wire on one.

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IvanTucuk

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #17 on: March 16, 2016, 06:24:04 AM »
Congratulations! You just beat me to this...I saw this yesterday afternoon and contacted the guy. He said someone was coming out but I was next in line if it fell through. Looks like you got a great deal. I've been obsessed with looking for a performer, checking CL multiple times a day, but they don't come up very often. If you're looking to get rid of your green performer, or you're just not in love with this one ;) let me know.
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tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2016, 06:34:41 AM »
Quote from: IvanTucuk on March 16, 2016, 06:24:04 AM
Congratulations! You just beat me to this...I saw this yesterday afternoon and contacted the guy. He said someone was coming out but I was next in line if it fell through. Looks like you got a great deal. I've been obsessed with looking for a performer, checking CL multiple times a day, but they don't come up very often. If you're looking to get rid of your green performer, or you're just not in love with this one ;) let me know.

Thanks.  I think it is a good deal but need to take a closer look this weekend and see how much I may have to spend in replacement parts. 
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2016, 07:28:09 AM »
Quote from: tb80 on March 16, 2016, 05:27:42 AM


Can I attach the new ash sweep assembly along with the ash catcher bar to the old style ash bowl?

The bar will likely be too thick to allow the new style to snap together easily, but it might work. But those bars never secure the ring as tightly to the bowl as the leg socket method can.
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It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2016, 07:29:52 AM »
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on March 16, 2016, 07:28:09 AM
Quote from: tb80 on March 16, 2016, 05:27:42 AM


Can I attach the new ash sweep assembly along with the ash catcher bar to the old style ash bowl?

The bar will likely be too thick to allow the new style to snap together easily, but it might work. But those bars never secure the ring as tightly to the bowl as the leg socket method can.

So, if I am understanding you correctly, I can install the new h clip ash sweeper if I remove the bar and then use hose clamps to secure the ash bowl to the kettle?
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2016, 07:32:16 AM »
Yep.

Also, you may curse Weber when trying to snap together the new sweeps assembly but once it's installed is truly a better solution than the old one with the nut adjustment but that's either too tight or too loose.
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It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2016, 07:36:47 AM »
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on March 16, 2016, 07:32:16 AM
Yep.

Also, you may curse Weber when trying to snap together the new sweeps assembly but once it's installed is truly a better solution than the old one with the nut adjustment but that's either too tight or too loose.

I have installed the new sweep on my inlaws' OTS. It was a pain, but I liked it once I got it together.  Thanks again for all the input/help. I'll get some pics up once I can start on the clean up and restoration.
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2016, 07:41:20 AM »
« Last Edit: March 16, 2016, 07:45:18 AM by tb80 »
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2016, 07:48:21 AM »
Up to 2", I don't honestly remember what size I bought. Someone else will know how big you need.
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It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2016, 07:49:35 AM »
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on March 16, 2016, 07:48:21 AM
Up to 2", I don't honestly remember what size I bought. Someone else will know how big you need.

Thank you.
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

MikeRocksTheRed

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2016, 08:02:10 AM »
@tb80 -  I just left out the washer when I installed a new one touch on my SS performer.   It did the trick until I updated to the newer style ash catcher that I mounted to the leg holes with pop rivets.
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tb80

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #27 on: March 16, 2016, 08:04:06 AM »
Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on March 16, 2016, 08:02:10 AM
@tb80 -  I just left out the washer when I installed a new one touch on my SS performer.   It did the trick until I updated to the newer style ash catcher that I mounted to the leg holes with pop rivets.

Any issues with performance when you left out the washer?
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Looking for Blue Mastertouch or Blue Performer. 

Currently have: Performer (Green); 22.5 Mastertouch (Red); 26.75 OTG;  22.5 WSM; 18.5 WSM; Jumbo Joe; SJS (Green Uline); SJG (used for Mini WSM); Blue SS Performer; Blue MBH; Summit

MikeRocksTheRed

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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #28 on: March 16, 2016, 08:14:01 AM »
Quote from: tb80 on March 16, 2016, 08:04:06 AM
Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on March 16, 2016, 08:02:10 AM
@tb80 -  I just left out the washer when I installed a new one touch on my SS performer.   It did the trick until I updated to the newer style ash catcher that I mounted to the leg holes with pop rivets.

Any issues with performance when you left out the washer?

None that I can remember.  Give it a shot and if it isn't quite sealing up tight you can always wire or clamp the ash catcher ring, remove the cross bar, and add the washer back in.
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Re: Blue Stainless Performer
« Reply #29 on: March 16, 2016, 08:47:16 AM »
Quote from: tb80 on March 15, 2016, 05:47:52 PM
However, this will cause one dilemma. I made an agreement with my wife that I would get rid of a Weber if I picked this one up. I'm not sure if I should get rid of my red master touch, my green performer or my 26" kettle.
Keep them and tell her you lied :) She will glare at you wordlessly with veins popping out in her eyes as you sleep on the couch for the next 6 months but hey, look at the upside. :)
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