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Grill Talk => Weber Kettle Forum => Topic started by: bamakettles on February 10, 2023, 11:53:55 AM

Title: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: bamakettles on February 10, 2023, 11:53:55 AM
Interesting - appears to be a combination vortex and snake assist with deflector.  Pricey IMO.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/charcoal/charcoal-heat-controller-22/7666.html

Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: JEBIV on February 10, 2023, 12:02:22 PM
looks neat
Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 10, 2023, 01:41:28 PM
I like it.   Looks a little overpriced but it is thankfully stainless.  Not a one trick pony either which adds value.


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Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: Chesapeake Weber on February 10, 2023, 04:00:35 PM
Weber Vortex?  I guess if the accessory market is where it's at, then you "borrow" from one of the best.


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Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: Stoneage on February 10, 2023, 05:27:12 PM
Can't we achieve pretty much the same effect with the baskets?
fill them & center them, or leave them empy, but centered & do a ring round the outside?
Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on February 11, 2023, 09:57:39 AM
Quote from: Stoneage on February 10, 2023, 05:27:12 PM
Can't we achieve pretty much the same effect with the baskets?
fill them & center them, or leave them empy, but centered & do a ring round the outside?

or with a pizza sheet over a vortex...
Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: Big Dawg on February 14, 2023, 03:12:27 PM
Nice to see them paying attention to those of us who stay with the traditional Weber Kettle.  But I've already got a Vortex and, for indirect, I'll stick with the Slow n Sear.  But for those new to the game, I'd say it's nice to have another option.





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Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on February 17, 2023, 07:23:45 PM
Looks good and maybe willing to pull the trigger when its back in stock.


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Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: MANCHAS2020 on March 10, 2023, 05:36:15 AM
Quote from: Big Dawg on February 14, 2023, 03:12:27 PM
Nice to see them paying attention to those of us who stay with the traditional Weber Kettle.  But I've already got a Vortex and, for indirect, I'll stick with the Slow n Sear.  But for those new to the game, I'd say it's nice to have another option.





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Same Here with both a Medium and Large Size Vortex's and a SlowNSear Deluxe.
Title: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 15, 2023, 08:13:18 AM
I haven't been paying attention the last couple of years but I was just on Weber's website and really like the charcoal grill selection they currently have. Also the first time I have seen this accessory. Looks like it would work well. Has anyone used this yet?


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Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: SixZeroFour on May 15, 2023, 11:16:09 AM
We have them on display and the quality is decent, but I really wish Weber didn't post images that make the top deflector look like a one piece unit. In fact it's 4 individual pieces that snap together to form the top ring. Not a big deal but why not show it exactly as it is?? The Weber site now shows the correct image but for weeks all the stock photos were incorrect.

Sorta want one but they are $150 up our side of the border and it's tough to justify that in my opinion :/



Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: dazzo on May 15, 2023, 11:55:57 AM
I don't have a Vortex or a SnS

I do have a Weber gift certificate burning a hole in my email, and since the new griddle won't fit my genesis, I was looking at this
Title: Re: Weber Charcoal Heat Controller
Post by: SixZeroFour on May 15, 2023, 02:50:26 PM
If you don't have a vortex or sns this would likely be a good fit - esp with the GC!