Title: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 02:26:32 AM
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 02:26:32 AM
Hi,
I got a not used 26.75".
This size is very uncommon here and I have never seen one before. Damn it's big and heavy.
Unfortunately it has an issue with the level. The front (front leg side) is nearly 5cm (2") higher.
I asked Weber for support, I guess the welding-maschin had an issue.
Here some pics for you:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle03.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBE)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle02.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBj)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle01.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBM)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle04.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBy)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle06.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBL)
Level issue:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_IMG_2064.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBN)
I got a not used 26.75".
This size is very uncommon here and I have never seen one before. Damn it's big and heavy.
Unfortunately it has an issue with the level. The front (front leg side) is nearly 5cm (2") higher.
I asked Weber for support, I guess the welding-maschin had an issue.
Here some pics for you:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle03.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBE)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle02.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBj)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle01.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBM)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle04.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBy)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_67er_22.75er_Kettle06.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBL)
Level issue:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/14/wp2048_IMG_2064.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fBN)
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Firemunkee on March 14, 2018, 03:34:46 AM
Post by: Firemunkee on March 14, 2018, 03:34:46 AM
Nice!! Is Weber going to send you a new leg?
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 03:38:47 AM
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 03:38:47 AM
I am not sure it's the leg.
I guess the sockets are not in perfect place.
I have no answer from Weber as yet.
Maybe someone out there with has a similar grill could send me the length of the two "back" legs (the one with the wheels).
Mine are nearly exact 2" shorter than the one form the new MasterTouch. So instead of a new bowl or cutting off the front leg I could maybe use Mastertouch legs.
At first I am interested in the org. leg length.
I guess the sockets are not in perfect place.
I have no answer from Weber as yet.
Maybe someone out there with has a similar grill could send me the length of the two "back" legs (the one with the wheels).
Mine are nearly exact 2" shorter than the one form the new MasterTouch. So instead of a new bowl or cutting off the front leg I could maybe use Mastertouch legs.
At first I am interested in the org. leg length.
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Kneab on March 14, 2018, 04:03:14 AM
Post by: Kneab on March 14, 2018, 04:03:14 AM
Nice pickup.
I can't help you with the leg length but I had a thought.
Maybe you can measure from the lip of the bowl to the leg sockets with a flexible tape measure. I believe that they welded some leg sockets in the wrong position awhile back.
I can't help you with the leg length but I had a thought.
Maybe you can measure from the lip of the bowl to the leg sockets with a flexible tape measure. I believe that they welded some leg sockets in the wrong position awhile back.
Title: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Mike in Roseville on March 14, 2018, 04:21:43 AM
Post by: Mike in Roseville on March 14, 2018, 04:21:43 AM
Excellent pickup! You are going to love cooking on it! The cooking grate is stainless steel and should last quite a long time.
As for the leg, many of the new ones are like that I'm afraid. You're correct about the socket placement. Some have received replacement bowls. Others have cut a little off of the front leg to compensate. Both of mine are like that and the only time it has ever been an issue was when I tried seasoning my large paella pan on it.
One of these days I'll probably cut the legs a little to fit. 99% of the time it doesn't bother me though.
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As for the leg, many of the new ones are like that I'm afraid. You're correct about the socket placement. Some have received replacement bowls. Others have cut a little off of the front leg to compensate. Both of mine are like that and the only time it has ever been an issue was when I tried seasoning my large paella pan on it.
One of these days I'll probably cut the legs a little to fit. 99% of the time it doesn't bother me though.
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Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jules V. on March 14, 2018, 04:32:04 AM
Post by: Jules V. on March 14, 2018, 04:32:04 AM
Slanted 26er / Weber Customer Service
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Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:32:47 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:32:47 AM
Congrats. I cut 1 1/4" off of the top of the front leg and mine is perfect. It only takes a minute. To me it was quicker than making a phone call.
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Title: My pickup from Monday
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:34:47 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:34:47 AM
I can't believe people take the time to mess with customer service on this on used grills. It's so easy to fix.
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Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 04:43:11 AM
Post by: Jan M. on March 14, 2018, 04:43:11 AM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:34:47 AM
I can't believe people take the time to mess with customer service on this on used grills. It's so easy to fix.
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I got it and you are right. I thought is a super expensive kettle (615$ new) I should give the customer service a try.
If no success there I can easily cut off the front leg or to save the hight (I am very tall and need every inch :-) ) I can install Mastertouch back-legs which are exactly 2" longer.
To be honest ... finally I am sure it will end up with a quick cut off :-)
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:52:18 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:52:18 AM
I agree. It is an expensive grill and the problem should have been caught much earlier so I don't feel sorry for weber on this one. They must have knowingly made thousands of these grossly out of level. They should have corrected the socket placement or resized the legs to correct. They had to have known as many that are out there with this problem. I used mine with a 1x6 sitting under the back legs for years until I cut the leg. I don't like have to chase my sausages as they roll down the grill. 
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Title: My pickup from Monday
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:57:15 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:57:15 AM
Double post.
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Mike in Roseville on March 14, 2018, 06:39:11 AM
Post by: Mike in Roseville on March 14, 2018, 06:39:11 AM
On the first few years of the newer 26.75's (circa 2009-?) you can cut the leg at the top. On the newer ones that have the spring loaded legs, I'm pretty you sure you would need to cut from the bottom where it meets the ground.
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Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: RRRanger99 on March 14, 2018, 11:44:39 AM
Post by: RRRanger99 on March 14, 2018, 11:44:39 AM
Just make sure that the floor to triangle height distance is uniformed all around. So, the triangle will sit level in between the front and back wheel legs and the leg hole for the triangle front hook is not compromised.
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 14, 2018, 12:45:46 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 14, 2018, 12:45:46 PM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on March 14, 2018, 04:32:47 AM
Congrats. I cut 1 1/4" off of the top of the front leg and mine is perfect. It only takes a minute. To me it was quicker than making a phone call.
Easy "fix", yes, there is no excuse for misplaced welds when you are using robotic welders to place and attach them:
https://youtu.be/d-hrjo-Qh5M?t=1m54s
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: demosthenes9 on March 15, 2018, 12:18:31 PM
Post by: demosthenes9 on March 15, 2018, 12:18:31 PM
Sounds like a perfect excuse to turn it into a mini ranch Kettle!!
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Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: qrczak1 on March 15, 2018, 07:26:39 PM
Post by: qrczak1 on March 15, 2018, 07:26:39 PM
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=32704.0
Here's the thread where I had the same issue as many of us. I picked up mine also in Germany. After a little quarrel with Weber CS in the Netherlands they sent me new bowl and legs. Now, after buying an extra lid and grates, I have stuff for a mini ranch
Here's the thread where I had the same issue as many of us. I picked up mine also in Germany. After a little quarrel with Weber CS in the Netherlands they sent me new bowl and legs. Now, after buying an extra lid and grates, I have stuff for a mini ranch
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jan M. on March 16, 2018, 03:38:10 AM
Post by: Jan M. on March 16, 2018, 03:38:10 AM
Hey I love WEBER !!!
They are about to send me a new bowl next week.
I just opened a ticket, with some pics and told them I am a fan and collector.
No discussions.
That's why Weber is Weber !!
They are about to send me a new bowl next week.
I just opened a ticket, with some pics and told them I am a fan and collector.
No discussions.
That's why Weber is Weber !!
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: jeffrackmo on March 16, 2018, 04:37:20 AM
Post by: jeffrackmo on March 16, 2018, 04:37:20 AM
Quote from: Jan M. on March 16, 2018, 03:38:10 AM
Hey I love WEBER !!!
They are about to send me a new bowl next week.
I just opened a ticket, with some pics and told them I am a fan and collector.
No discussions.
That's why Weber is Weber !!
I totally agree!! From the little things to bowl replacement!! Weber has out standing customer service!!
Register the grill and be honest. That is all they expect!
Good for you!! Enjoy that beast!!!
Welcome by the way!!!
J
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: Jan M. on March 20, 2018, 01:40:41 AM
Post by: Jan M. on March 20, 2018, 01:40:41 AM
WEBER Parcel arrived !
At this time I mounted the OneTouch system on the left side (as described in the manual)
It makes more sense. Now you can slide the lid easily into the holder without a disturbing lid vent.
I guess that's the reason. Du to the construction you can't rotate the vent 360 degrees.
The bowl is nearly (<2%) balanced now. It stands much more secure. I am really happy now.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2130.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyP)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2129.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyS)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2131.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyW)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2132.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyf)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2133.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyh)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2134.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyA)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2135.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyI)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2136.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyQ)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2142.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyX)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2141.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyU)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2146.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fy4)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2145.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyd)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2144.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyb)
At this time I mounted the OneTouch system on the left side (as described in the manual)
It makes more sense. Now you can slide the lid easily into the holder without a disturbing lid vent.
I guess that's the reason. Du to the construction you can't rotate the vent 360 degrees.
The bowl is nearly (<2%) balanced now. It stands much more secure. I am really happy now.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2130.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyP)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2129.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyS)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2131.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyW)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2132.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyf)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2133.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyh)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2134.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyA)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2135.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyI)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2136.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyQ)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2142.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyX)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2141.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyU)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2146.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fy4)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2145.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyd)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/03/20/wp2048_IMG_2144.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/fyb)
Title: Re: My pickup from Monday
Post by: mhiszem on March 20, 2018, 01:57:48 AM
Post by: mhiszem on March 20, 2018, 01:57:48 AM
Looks great! Glad they were able to take care of you.
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