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Title: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 26, 2016, 05:40:48 PM
found this on cl today and jumped on it people bougt it and then found out there home association did not allow open fires so it sat in storage until today. i think i'll christen it tonight with a fire and maybe some smores 


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Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Beautiful !
If that was mine, there would be a Santa Maria adapter in the mail !
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 26, 2016, 06:02:28 PM
Quote from: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Beautiful !
If that was mine, there would be a Santa Maria adapter in the mail !

so i goto ask what is a Santa Maria adapter?
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 06:10:03 PM
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/santa-maria-weber-kettle/
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 26, 2016, 06:50:40 PM
Very cool
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 26, 2016, 07:57:46 PM
First fire

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Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 08:39:35 PM
Looks great !
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: Troy on June 26, 2016, 09:41:34 PM
Quote from: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Beautiful !
If that was mine, there would be a Santa Maria adapter in the mail !

i don't know that it would fit, the fire pit is 26"+
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: pbe gummi bear on June 26, 2016, 10:05:23 PM
Quote from: Troy on June 26, 2016, 09:41:34 PM
Quote from: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Beautiful !
If that was mine, there would be a Santa Maria adapter in the mail !

i don't know that it would fit, the fire pit is 26"+

Funnily enough, today I put a 26" grillmark grate into the firepit and it fits perfectly in the cage.
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: Troy on June 26, 2016, 10:24:38 PM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on June 26, 2016, 10:05:23 PM
Quote from: Troy on June 26, 2016, 09:41:34 PM
Quote from: DirectDrive on June 26, 2016, 05:44:12 PM
Beautiful !
If that was mine, there would be a Santa Maria adapter in the mail !

i don't know that it would fit, the fire pit is 26"+

Funnily enough, today I put a 26" grillmark grate into the firepit and it fits perfectly in the cage.

I almost put a vent onto the top half, it fits nicely on a 26" bowl
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: DirectDrive on June 27, 2016, 04:38:43 PM
They do make a 26" SM adapter, but I would think that the 22" would still "nest" in the taper of the fire pit.
Just a circle into a cone.

Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: WNC on June 28, 2016, 05:17:49 AM
That last picture looks like a pretty ideal set up!
Especially with the vintage cooler
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: BMitch on June 28, 2016, 06:22:51 AM
Put some sand in the bottom of that bad boy.
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: wyd on June 28, 2016, 08:02:24 AM
Great score.  I have to say I'm jealous. ;D  I been looking for a new Weber Fire pit as I have my dealer looking for one for me.
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 28, 2016, 09:11:38 AM
Thanks guys, so what dose the sand do besides help insulate from the heat? , my thoughts were it would hold moisture and promote corrosion on the heat shield. Just curious what your opinions are on it thanks again


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Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: armpit on June 28, 2016, 10:38:01 AM
The instructions advise sand and only mention it helps insulate the bottom.
http://c929377.r77.cf2.rackcdn.com/Fireplace_2010__2726_83716_022811.pdf

Not sure about corrosion.. but has the porcelain cracked any after use?

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/porcelain-cracking-on-2726-firepit/
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-fire-pit/
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: northwestkettle on June 28, 2016, 10:51:14 AM
Ok thanks I misunderstood I was thinking you meant sand in the heat shield don't I feel dumb. It was out of the box so I never saw the instructions about sand if the fire bowl as far as I can tell it hasn't hurt the porcelain but that seems like a good idea I'll have to pick up some sand 


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Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: charred on June 28, 2016, 05:12:10 PM
I think it helps prevent crazing. At least I hope it does. I put it in mine.
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: cbpeck on June 29, 2016, 09:07:13 AM
Congrats! We absolutely love ours. Not unlike the kettles, the lid on these fireplaces makes a significant difference over an open fire pit. With the lid on it seems to smoke less, radiate heat out the sides & just plain work better. I agree with the guys who say to use sand. It protects the porcelain, but the extra weight will also keep the fireplace from getting blown over in the wind. And you might check if Amazon still has the Weber covers for these. Last time I looked, they had one or two left.
Title: Re: scored a new unused weber fire pit
Post by: 70monte on June 29, 2016, 05:45:45 PM
I have one of these that I bought new but have never used yet.  The instructions say to use sand to protect the bottom of the fire pit.  You don't want the porcelain on the bottom of the pit to crack.

To keep the sand from getting wet, just take off the round metal stand that holds the lid and place the lid directly down on the bottom.  That is also the way to put out the fire if you need to.

Wayne