Just a badass grill

[HoosierKettle]

I've thought about selling my gen 2 performer to free up space, but after cooking on it last night, there's no way. Stainless front, stainless ash sweeps, thermometer that is as water tight as a submarine (the newer thermometers aren't as water tight) and takes my careless abuse and stands up to the elements. It's a work horse. Nope, it's staying with me.







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[jeffrackmo]

Wise decision.  I will sell off my duplicate kettles befor I sell an ssp or performer. 

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[Neil_VT00]

I have the same grill as my go-to cooker.  It's the only grill that lives on my deck.

[johnny 2 shack]

i have the same problem , since i got my ssp it's kinda been pushed aside , thought about selling it too , but just can't pull the trigger .

[Bubblehead]

Gen 2 Performer is my goto cooker.  I have been thinking about replacing it but I sure love that thing.  I will probably just end up adding to the collection instead of pairing down.

[Kneab]

Keep her but throw on the newer steel table (65189) and lid bale(65188).
I love my gen 2.

[Lowbrass]

Keep her but throw on the newer steel table (65189) and lid bale(65188).
I love my gen 2.

That is exactly what I did with my gen 2! 

Question: Did ALL the Gen 2 performers come with SS sweeps?  If so, I may have to clean mine up and put them back in the bowl.  Is there an easy way to tell if sweeps are SS or not?  Also, the possibly stainless sweeps I just took out were not flush with the inside of the bowl.  Is there a preferred method for fixing this?


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[HoosierKettle]

Keep her but throw on the newer steel table (65189) and lid bale(65188).
I love my gen 2.

That is exactly what I did with my gen 2! 

Question: Did ALL the Gen 2 performers come with SS sweeps?  If so, I may have to clean mine up and put them back in the bowl.  Is there an easy way to tell if sweeps are SS or not?  Also, the possibly stainless sweeps I just took out were not flush with the inside of the bowl.  Is there a preferred method for fixing this?


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Test for stainless using magnet. Ss isn't magnetic.

You might be able to bend them back but not sure. The aluminized steel last a good long while so I wouldn't put them back in until needed.

Another member awhile back said you can still order ss sweeps from weber.


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[Lowbrass]

Test for stainless using magnet. Ss isn't magnetic.

You might be able to bend them back but not sure. The aluminized steel last a good long while so I wouldn't put them back in until needed.

Another member awhile back said you can still order ss sweeps from weber.

Thanks @HoosierKettle!


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[Travis]

Good choice man. My gen 3 lives on the patio year round. All others are put away. Need to try that fried chicken recipe too. Looks good.




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[Kneab]

Just checked my sweeps. The magnet doesn't stick.
Didn't know that my gen 2 sweeps were SS.
Bonus👍

[addicted-to-smoke]

Damn straight it's a workhorse. I'd also like to know which years got the SS sweeps. I'll have to check my dad's 2005 when I get there next month.

A few days ago there was one listed here for like $85. Hmm ... but I only contacted the seller because it was listed as being "either charcoal or gas" and that it had "a trash can."

I carefully and respectfully emailed to let them know the truth; they were appreciative and thanked me. The next day, the listing was modified but still claimed the charcoal bin could also be used as a trashcan.

And the price had been lowered to $65! Shit, now I gotta email them back and just pick the bitch up. Already gone! LOL

[HoosierKettle]

My dt code otg has them. This dr code performer has them. My recent ad code otg does not have them. So at least 2003-2006 that I'm aware of.


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[addicted-to-smoke]

The cynic in me will aways wonder why they spent the extra cash during that time to do that. Unless, perhaps, there was a problem with the aluminized-steel supplier?

[HoosierKettle]

The cynic in me will aways wonder why they spent the extra cash during that time to do that. Unless, perhaps, there was a problem with the aluminized-steel supplier?

Yeah could be. My 8 year old ots I bought new still has the original aluminized steel sweeps and they still work. Getting a little rusty. I'm guessing they will go 10 years easy. That's not to shabby for a part that takes a lot of abuse, however my ss sweeps are considerably older and are in much better condition.


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