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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: thebigdawg77 on July 12, 2016, 06:22:02 PM

Title: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: thebigdawg77 on July 12, 2016, 06:22:02 PM
I've seen a few post replies about the wire baskets that came with the 1st generation performers.

Is there something about them that is special?

I have a set with my SSP and want to make sure I am getting good use out of them.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Cheers, TheBigDawg

Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on July 12, 2016, 06:38:32 PM
They breath 100X better than the cheap tin ones do so they get hotter and they hold more fuel.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: bear on July 12, 2016, 07:03:09 PM
They also hold the charcoal closer to the food grate
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 12, 2016, 07:18:48 PM
They are way more heavy duty than the current sheet metal ones.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: fedex on July 12, 2016, 08:09:56 PM
They look Badass!!!!
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Jason on July 12, 2016, 09:16:44 PM
I have two different sizes of the older wire charcoal baskets. One set has a smaller footprint and almost touches the grill grate. The other set has a larger footprint and more clearance from the cooking grate (similar in size to the current stamped steel ones). I haven't measured the volume of the two, so not exactly sure which holds more fuel. My preference is the shorter set, with the larger footprint. Both have great airflow.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: ClubChapin on July 12, 2016, 09:53:10 PM
I like the nesting of the newer stamped ones. They store smaller and don't get as rusty.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Maxmbob on July 13, 2016, 06:30:20 AM
@thebigdawg77
If you do a ebay search for "weber wire basket" you will find them.  Kind of pricey, but they are new.  I bought some last fall in the $30.00 range off ebay.  I do like them much better than the tin ones.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Ken Mc on July 13, 2016, 08:11:33 AM
nickel plated mine...no rust there.....
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 13, 2016, 10:40:28 AM
Quote from: ClubChapin on July 12, 2016, 09:53:10 PM
I like the nesting of the newer stamped ones. They store smaller and don't get as rusty.

+1. The wire baskets are also slightly too tall for an 18.5" so the stamped ones are more versatile.
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 13, 2016, 10:41:21 AM
Quote from: Ken Mc on July 13, 2016, 08:11:33 AM
nickel plated mine...no rust there.....

Do you have a pic, @Ken Mc ? Won't that playing just burn off right away since the heat is so high?
Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Ken Mc on July 13, 2016, 10:46:03 AM
I don't have pics yet, o would have to clean them. And no problem yet with burning. They do the nickel on headers too, and I know those get hot.... lol


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Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Ken Mc on July 13, 2016, 11:02:56 AM
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Never sent pic from here so here goes


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Title: Re: What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?
Post by: Ken Mc on July 13, 2016, 11:07:50 AM
these were already rusted when I got them, so I just sand blasted them and a quick flash of nickel. held up pretty good for being 5 years old.
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