Hello everyone,
I've been using a Weber Genesis of different generations for the past 20 years (current one is a S-310). The past month I've been on this forum and on the internet researching charcoal grills as I would like to give it a shot.
I've been waiting for a sale so I could pick up a copper Kettle Premium. However, today I was at my local London Drugs (I live in Canada) and they had the MasterTouch on sale for 50% off!!! So I picked up one for $150, along with the matching cover that was on sale for $20. The only downside is that the kettle is black and I would have preferred a different color, but the price was hard to turn down.
After researching, it looks like I should buy a chimney. Would the Weber chimney be the best bang for buck or is there another brand that is worth getting? I'll also buy some lighter cubes. My plan was to buy the Maple Leaf charcoal briquettes as they only use starch as a binder.
Is there anything else I might be missing before I start using this kettle? It's going to be on a wooden deck, next to plastic patio furniture. Has anyone had experiences with hot coals flying out of the ash catcher?
Thanks
James