Weber 7402 charcoal rails

[Andyinlz]

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.

[HoosierKettle]

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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[JEBIV]

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

[jhagestad]

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).

[Darko]

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.

[Andyinlz]

I stand by my observations above....baskets are far more flexible.

[HoosierKettle]

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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[frankpitts]

2 firebricks are best on there side laid end to end across charcoal grate...btr than baskets, rails or sns

[Foster Dahlet]

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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[bamakettles]

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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[frankpitts]

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.

[Walchit]

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

[bbqking01]

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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