Title: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: 84cj on April 22, 2020, 02:36:51 PM
Post by: 84cj on April 22, 2020, 02:36:51 PM
I know, keep both. I need to move one of them along. The black is a basic 22, shows some age. Made in 2000. The green one I just picked up yesterday, basically for the side table and the cover. My predicament. The green one is in better shape and was made in 2007. The extra capacity ash bucket seems to be a pain to remove.
So, which ONE would you hold onto?
Thank you!!
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So, which ONE would you hold onto?
Thank you!!
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: michaelmilitello on April 22, 2020, 02:41:11 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on April 22, 2020, 02:41:11 PM
Keep both. But if you had to pick, keep the green.
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Fat Tony on April 22, 2020, 02:49:35 PM
Post by: Fat Tony on April 22, 2020, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: michaelmilitello on April 22, 2020, 02:41:11 PMThis. IMO.
Keep both. But if you had to pick, keep the green.
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Huh?? on April 22, 2020, 02:52:32 PM
Post by: Huh?? on April 22, 2020, 02:52:32 PM
I'd go with the green, because it's not just another standard black kettle. When it was built doesn't matter much to me, unless it's an MBH or older. The ash catcher looks to be similar to the one on my Performer. I have a little more difficulty putting it back in, but truthfully, it's more on the side of, "not easy" as opposed to actually being a challenge.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: wildeagle on April 22, 2020, 02:53:09 PM
Post by: wildeagle on April 22, 2020, 02:53:09 PM
Both , sorry. Green if I have to pick
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: RUonFire on April 22, 2020, 03:17:11 PM
Post by: RUonFire on April 22, 2020, 03:17:11 PM
Green for sure . I'm not sure if you know this but, it helps if you squeeze the handle of the ash pan
when removing and replacing. I just figured this out and I've had my kettle for years.
when removing and replacing. I just figured this out and I've had my kettle for years.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on April 22, 2020, 03:23:49 PM
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on April 22, 2020, 03:23:49 PM
Make the green a daily cooker and turn the black into a pizza kettle rig. Gotta abuse those black kettles. 
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Kneab on April 22, 2020, 03:25:48 PM
Post by: Kneab on April 22, 2020, 03:25:48 PM
Green, And leave the ash can on. Way better than the newer squeeze model imho.
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: bamakettles on April 22, 2020, 03:35:12 PM
Post by: bamakettles on April 22, 2020, 03:35:12 PM
Green for sure....BUT like others have said, do something fun with the black one if you want. Try some mods, cook pizzas on it - oh I know, get a spider grills pellet attachment for the black one and you can experiment with pellet smoking!
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Paul Isa on April 22, 2020, 03:48:36 PM
Post by: Paul Isa on April 22, 2020, 03:48:36 PM
Green
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: greenweb on April 22, 2020, 03:58:23 PM
Post by: greenweb on April 22, 2020, 03:58:23 PM
First off, welcome to the club.
Do you really need to ask which one. My avatar should give away the answer. Also, ash bucket kettle is lot safer to use on wooden deck. I never use ash pan kettle on my deck for fire safety reason.
Do you really need to ask which one. My avatar should give away the answer. Also, ash bucket kettle is lot safer to use on wooden deck. I never use ash pan kettle on my deck for fire safety reason.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Mr.CPHo on April 22, 2020, 04:40:52 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on April 22, 2020, 04:40:52 PM
I'm going out on a limb to guess the greenie has stainless steel sweepers.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on April 22, 2020, 05:31:10 PM
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on April 22, 2020, 05:31:10 PM
Welcome from NoCal, green is my vote.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: WNC on April 22, 2020, 05:34:43 PM
Post by: WNC on April 22, 2020, 05:34:43 PM
Green, for the ash catcher alone
But if the black has some sentimental value...
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Huh?? on April 22, 2020, 05:47:05 PM
Post by: Huh?? on April 22, 2020, 05:47:05 PM
Quote from: Mr.CPHo on April 22, 2020, 04:40:52 PM
I'm going out on a limb to guess the greenie has stainless steel sweepers.
Good point!
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: 84cj on April 22, 2020, 06:06:31 PM
Post by: 84cj on April 22, 2020, 06:06:31 PM
Thanks all!!!
No sentimental value to either one.
I'll check the sweepers tomorrow.
Decision made, green it is. :) Still welcome comments.
No sentimental value to either one.
I'll check the sweepers tomorrow.
Decision made, green it is. :) Still welcome comments.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: LiquidOcelot on April 22, 2020, 07:20:25 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on April 22, 2020, 07:20:25 PM
Green all day
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Darko on April 22, 2020, 07:53:42 PM
Post by: Darko on April 22, 2020, 07:53:42 PM
Keep the green & keep the black.
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: kettlebb on April 23, 2020, 12:38:13 PM
Post by: kettlebb on April 23, 2020, 12:38:13 PM
Sell me the green one please.
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: Garvinque on April 23, 2020, 02:52:52 PM
Post by: Garvinque on April 23, 2020, 02:52:52 PM
Green!
Scott
Scott
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: foshizzle on April 23, 2020, 04:00:36 PM
Post by: foshizzle on April 23, 2020, 04:00:36 PM
Most of us here asked ourselves that question before and couldn't decide and didn't sell one and then we had two....and then another grill popped up for sale and then we had three....and then four.....etc. Welcome to the club.
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Title: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 23, 2020, 04:07:33 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 23, 2020, 04:07:33 PM
Green for sure and nothing to do with color for me. You need the enclosed ash catcher on a wood deck.
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: smokeyjoe on April 23, 2020, 04:15:52 PM
Post by: smokeyjoe on April 23, 2020, 04:15:52 PM
Green for sure. My second favorite color kettle
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Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: 84cj on April 24, 2020, 01:59:50 AM
Post by: 84cj on April 24, 2020, 01:59:50 AM
I fired up the green one last night, definitely much safer with this ash bucket. I'm keeping it.
First thing the wife asked when she saw the green one next to the black. 'This isn't going to turn into another cast iron collection is it???' :D
First thing the wife asked when she saw the green one next to the black. 'This isn't going to turn into another cast iron collection is it???' :D
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: JEBIV on April 24, 2020, 03:26:52 AM
Post by: JEBIV on April 24, 2020, 03:26:52 AM
Quote from: 84cj on April 24, 2020, 01:59:50 AMand that is when you had to turn away so she didn't see that grin on your face LOL
I fired up the green one last night, definitely much safer with this ash bucket. I'm keeping it.
First thing the wife asked when she saw the green one next to the black. 'This isn't going to turn into another cast iron collection is it???' :D
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: jhagestad on April 24, 2020, 04:43:22 AM
Post by: jhagestad on April 24, 2020, 04:43:22 AM
Quote from: 84cj on April 24, 2020, 01:59:50 AM
I fired up the green one last night, definitely much safer with this ash bucket. I'm keeping it.
First thing the wife asked when she saw the green one next to the black. 'This isn't going to turn into another cast iron collection is it???' :D
The key here is to never answer the question!
Title: Re: Which kettle to keep?
Post by: 84cj on April 25, 2020, 05:02:09 PM
Post by: 84cj on April 25, 2020, 05:02:09 PM
I have the black one sold, hopefully. A co-worker has been looking for one. It will go to a good home.