Just got the replacement bowl from Weber after finding a couple pops in the original, and it’s stored indoors. From other posts, it sounds like this itteration was plagued with manufacturing issues.
Quote from: stillgriller on March 23, 2022, 08:50:42 AMJust got the replacement bowl from Weber after finding a couple pops in the original, and it’s stored indoors. From other posts, it sounds like this itteration was plagued with manufacturing issues.Got my LE in December of 2019 and have put it through some abuse. It's got the pops and crazing to prove it too.... I've got another one in the attic (cheap ebay deal - I got two) if I ever want to have a perfect one. But, I really appreciate what we've been through together and it continues to be my Vortex wing/thigh/leg cooker, Kettle Pizza go to and cooks burgers and butts like a dream. I don't think I've ever done ribs on it.... It's been to the beach with us too and I'm kinda fond of the war wounds it has..... Last year I called Weber and asked about the crazing and pops and they sent me a new bowl AND lid, so those are in the attic as well. My sentimentality won't allow me to change it out and retire the old bowl lol.....
Quote from: bamakettles on March 23, 2022, 11:46:36 AMQuote from: stillgriller on March 23, 2022, 08:50:42 AMJust got the replacement bowl from Weber after finding a couple pops in the original, and it’s stored indoors. From other posts, it sounds like this itteration was plagued with manufacturing issues.Got my LE in December of 2019 and have put it through some abuse. It's got the pops and crazing to prove it too.... I've got another one in the attic (cheap ebay deal - I got two) if I ever want to have a perfect one. But, I really appreciate what we've been through together and it continues to be my Vortex wing/thigh/leg cooker, Kettle Pizza go to and cooks burgers and butts like a dream. I don't think I've ever done ribs on it.... It's been to the beach with us too and I'm kinda fond of the war wounds it has..... Last year I called Weber and asked about the crazing and pops and they sent me a new bowl AND lid, so those are in the attic as well. My sentimentality won't allow me to change it out and retire the old bowl lol.....
I noticed that…. Grate strap weld location on the inside I believe.