Anyone have more info on this Weber part# 8506 Gas conversion kit?
http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0096-9000341/home-furniture/weber-gas-conversion-kit-for-kettle-bbq-rrp-120
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http://theaussievans.blogspot.com/2011/01/weber-gas-conversion-ian-math-costing.html
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Yeah I have a couple of them, they retail for $120 over here but it's fairly common to pick one up with a 2nd hand kettle.
I sent one to Duke and Reilly , haven't heard how they got on with them though......
It sure gets a kettle hot quick, and it only takes a couple of minutes to convert it back to charcoal
The good thing about them is they attach to any kettle with the one touch system without having to mod the kettle
Quote from: Hogsy on May 21, 2013, 07:56:51 PM
Yeah I have a couple of them, they retail for $120 over here but it's fairly common to pick one up with a 2nd hand kettle.
I sent one to Duke and Reilly , haven't heard how they got on with them though......
It sure gets a kettle hot quick, and it only takes a couple of minutes to convert it back to charcoal
The good thing about them is they attach to any kettle with the one touch system without having to mod the kettle
Nice, so the burner just goes through one part of the bottom vent "Y"?
Yeah that's it
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Great for pizzas
If anyone's interested in one PM me
I hope raising this thread for the dead isn't looked down upon.....
Do these conversion kits still exist? I ordered a 22.5 OTG two years ago and it arrived with some slight cosmetic damage to the bowl and lid. I contacted Weber about it and they sent me a new bowl and lid. Amazing customer service!
The damaged bowl and lid was given to my Dad as he was going to build a cart for it and use it as a second grill for their lake house. Unfortunately shortly after I gave him the grill he was diagnosed with cancer and after giving that damn disease a hell of a fight he died last June. Screw cancer! A couple of weeks ago I was over at my Mom's house doing some cleanup in the workshop when I found the grill still sitting on a shelf. I've been thinking of a way to make some use of it and had considered turning it into a dedicated smoker, but I already have a WSM that I use for that. After more thought I decided that converting it to gas would be ideal for those times I just need a quick grill or for when my wife wants to grill something while I am out of town for work. She doesn't like "messing with charcoal" so this really would be an ideal solution for that if I could find the kit, or some other way, to do the conversion on the kettle.
Again, I hope that necroing this thread is ok.
Thank you.
I spoke to some of our Aussie friends. The price of the kit (used) isn't bad but that leaves it down under,. Getting it to me however is KILLER - Plan abandoned :(
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on June 17, 2015, 07:36:42 AM
I spoke to some of our Aussie friends. The price of the kit (used) isn't bad but that leaves it down under,. Getting it to me however is KILLER - Plan abandoned :(
Shipping is that brutal? Not surprised, I had something shipped from Italy a few years back and in return I had to send them my first born child.
Guess I will need to look into alternatives. Thank you for your reply.
Hey
@shiner , the offer still stands but keep in mind that these conversion kits are designed for indirect cooking not grilling. Basically there for people who can't be bothered with charcoal. I normally suggest one of the Q's if your looking for something that's going to be used for a quick grill
Postage is about $60AUD plus what ever you can get the kit for
@Jocool has a few I think if your still interested
thanks for exhuming this thread- I never knew of this converter. Why does Weber make stuff unavailable here? Pisses me off. :P
Quote from: charred on June 17, 2015, 01:14:00 PM
thanks for exhuming this thread- I never knew of this converter. Why does Weber make stuff unavailable here? Pisses me off. :P
You and me pal - an most of us here!! Whats up with that!! 8)
Quote from: Hogsy on June 17, 2015, 12:55:31 PM
@Jocool has a few I think if your still interested
I have a couple of these in boxes and some used ones. If anyone wants to pay the freight, I'm happy to do a good price for the lot.
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I might be interested
@Jocool - can you pm me what you'd be looking for $?
@SixZeroFour - If you make a deal with Jocool, i might be interested in one 8)
Cool, if we make a deal I just want one of the NIB ones. The rest I will divvy up for actual cost+shipping from Jo so hopefully we can keep things reasonable.
Same here...depending on the cost, I might be interested in one..can be used as long as it works.
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Gas Conversion Kit
Roast or bake in your barbecue kettle with gas. This system comes with a stainless steel burner and two heat settings to achieve similar temperatures to charcoal cooking. The Weber Gas Kit will only fit 57cm 'One-Touch' kettles and is only for indirect gas cooking. Comes with a hose and regulator and 5 year warranty.
Product Code: 8506$119.95 rrp
From the Weber Australia site.
I don't think that I need one of these, but it is kind of cool! I wonder what temperatures the two heat settings are?
This would allow for the use of a kettle during fire restrictions... ::)
Quote from: Jocool on June 18, 2015, 05:31:09 AM
Quote from: Hogsy on June 17, 2015, 12:55:31 PM
@Jocool has a few I think if your still interested
I have a couple of these in boxes and some used ones. If anyone wants to pay the freight, I'm happy to do a good price for the lot.
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I would be interested in a new one depending on what your asking price is. PM me the details please.
May I suggest that (if the deal flies) someone make copies of the manual to be included with the used ones.
RTFM
8)
I'll have a look over the weekend at what I have. I know I have 2 BNIB units. And possibly 3 used. One of the used ones is near mint.
And to be fair, I expect Shiner to have the first right of refusal as it was he that mentioned it first.
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Absolutely, maybe he's interested in the cost sharing plan too?
Quote from: Jocool on June 18, 2015, 04:15:57 PM
I'll have a look over the weekend at what I have. I know I have 2 BNIB units. And possibly 3 used. One of the used ones is near mint.
And to be fair, I expect Shiner to have the first right of refusal as it was he that mentioned it first.
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Thank you Jocool, I appreciate this. As I'm new here I don't want to step on anyone's toes though so if there is something to be said for seniority on the forums and those who have it getting first shot at something for sale I'm fine with that.
Quote from: SixZeroFour on June 18, 2015, 05:59:53 PM
Absolutely, maybe he's interested in the cost sharing plan too?
Whatever helps.
Could I get an address to base my quotes on please. I think a city and state wiuld be sufficient at this stage.
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I'm interested too!
Has anyone looked into modding a kettle with the burner of a WGA?
I'm thinking that an 18" would make an ideal indirect grill.
Maybe a Q burner as well?
Just found a site that could help those who want them NIB from a store there . You pay them $10, Shipping is $60, $87 for the gas converter and voila! I'm thinkin of buying a few and selling them here at cost just for kicks! Hopefully the shipping cost will go down with multiples.