Hey guys, I know this has been talked about quite a bit fairly recently, but I was wondering what (if any) is the difference between One-Touch Cleaning System #7409 and One-Touch Cleaning System #3617? I've seen them both for sale on the infernets, and to my untrained eye, they appear to be the same thing...
They are basically the same and both are discontinued by Weber. There is still N.O.S. laying around, but unless you need the old design for an older Performer or old Master Touch, you might want to update to the newer style one touch. 8)
I find it odd that the newer style is not available in stores here where I live. :-\
A) What is the #3617?
& B) the new "H" style continues to piss me off, for even more, new, improved reasons......the stainless is thinner & SOFT....it bends WAY eaiser than the old ones....be careful out there in Weber Land...... >:(
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 07:23:34 PM
I find it odd that the newer style is not available in stores here where I live. :-\
Scoop some up if you see them on sale at any point.....may be helpful in the future.......that's what I'm trying to do, but not finding much below list price.....
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 07:23:34 PM
I find it odd that the newer style is not available in stores here where I live. :-\
Buy and save them! I just spent over $30 for two of the on Amazon. There is nothing around here local. I have went to at least 6 Ma and Pa Hardware stores, big box stores and nothing... >:(
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/315DSSG2FVL._SX355_.jpg)
Its a kit as opposed to just the 7409.. 8)
I spent the afternoon buying up 3 of the old style at 3 different Ace Hardware's. All three locations were down to one on the peg hook.
Oh and I'm hording them for when I score either a Master Touch or an SS Performer.......ok its official, I've got issues.
Quote from: Heyjude on June 03, 2013, 07:38:14 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/315DSSG2FVL._SX355_.jpg)
Its a kit as opposed to just the 7409.. 8)
This is what I purchased on Amazon, they were down to three, Shipped Friday...
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 07:39:33 PM
I spent the afternoon buying up 3 of the old style at 3 different Ace Hardware's. All three locations were down to one on the peg hook.
Oh and I'm hording them for when I score either a Master Touch or an SS Performer.......ok its official, I've got issues.
I absolutely can't believe you're JUST NOW coming to grips with this.......
Quote from: 1buckie on June 03, 2013, 07:57:44 PM
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 07:39:33 PM
I spent the afternoon buying up 3 of the old style at 3 different Ace Hardware's. All three locations were down to one on the peg hook.
Oh and I'm hording them for when I score either a Master Touch or an SS Performer.......ok its official, I've got issues.
I absolutely can't believe you're JUST NOW coming to grips with this.......
LOL! ;D
Well.....my obsession has branched from just kettles....to parts searching. I've been experimenting with different things. I spend 20 minutes staring at the drawer full of thumbscrews in the fastener aisle at one of the Ace's today.....bought 2 different sizes on purpose.
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 08:18:50 PM
Well.....my obsession has branched from just kettles....to parts searching. I've been experimenting with different things. I spend 20 minutes staring at the drawer full of thumbscrews in the fastener aisle at one of the Ace's today.....bought 2 different sizes on purpose.
Yeah, I got my $30 from MY FIRST EVER KETTLE SALE, EVER & went immediately to a hardware store I don't usually frequent looking for hubcaps......
Quote from: 1buckie on June 03, 2013, 08:29:33 PM
Quote from: Craig on June 03, 2013, 08:18:50 PM
Well.....my obsession has branched from just kettles....to parts searching. I've been experimenting with different things. I spend 20 minutes staring at the drawer full of thumbscrews in the fastener aisle at one of the Ace's today.....bought 2 different sizes on purpose.
Yeah, I got my $30 from MY FIRST EVER KETTLE SALE, EVER & went immediately to a hardware store I don't usually frequent looking for hubcaps......
What gets me is that the stores here.....the only 3/8" hubcaps they have are in white. No black or red in that size. Now metal ones....that's another story, theres 3/8 all over the place.
Yeah, that's what I'm finding also.....it's a Weber conspiricy I tell 'ya....white only.....but.....I'm gonna get me some fancy, hi-tech, for plastic only, outdoor, extra, super-duper, fancy spray paint from the Home Depot & fix that problem right up.......
Before I even use any grill in which I've put a NOS sweeper assembly in, I'll pitch that thumb screw and either install a 1/2 long stainless bolt, or even better perhaps, a 1/2 grade 8 bolt. Less chance it will break and you can put a socket wrench on it to loosen should it start to rust.
What is the part number on the old cleaning system? I would like to check my local Ace Hardware.
Quote from: mikeinctown on June 04, 2013, 07:45:01 AM
Before I even use any grill in which I've put a NOS sweeper assembly in, I'll pitch that thumb screw and either install a 1/2 long stainless bolt, or even better perhaps, a 1/2 grade 8 bolt. Less chance it will break and you can put a socket wrench on it to loosen should it start to rust.
Mike that seems like a great idea. The thumbscrew and whatever of the original design is what's keeping me from snatching up one of the remaining old-style sweeper assemblies.
I used a ss bolt and also a thin coating of anti seize compound so it won't freeze up with rust.
Quote from: vader06 on June 04, 2013, 09:44:31 AM
What is the part number on the old cleaning system? I would like to check my local Ace Hardware.
Wouldn't a retailer know it by the Weber
model number instead of the Weber
part number?
As the first two posts here show:
7409 = just the sweeper assembly
3617 = sweeper assembly + a few extra stuff you probably don't need
I just now popped for one of the remaining 3617 sets. Ed Young True Value in New York, selling through Amazon now has only a couple left. $20.49 shipped. Not a fantastic price but I'm thinking I might use the extra stuff for something else.
This might seem silly, but I disassemble my OT sweepers at least once a season to keep the thumbscrew from seizing up.
I picked up two 7409 cleaning systems today at my local Ace Hardware for 14.99 each. One for my current Performer rebuild project and one backup.
Found the 3617 ($8.99) and 7409 ($19.90) here:
http://www.grillparts.com/weber/silver_b.asp?product_id=3617 (http://www.grillparts.com/weber/silver_b.asp?product_id=3617)
http://www.grillparts.com/weber/categorylist.asp?product_id=7409 (http://www.grillparts.com/weber/categorylist.asp?product_id=7409)
Are these stainless?