What's so special about the Weber wire baskets?

[thebigdawg77]

I've seen a few post replies about the wire baskets that came with the 1st generation performers.

Is there something about them that is special?

I have a set with my SSP and want to make sure I am getting good use out of them.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Cheers, TheBigDawg

[Hell Fire Grill]

They breath 100X better than the cheap tin ones do so they get hotter and they hold more fuel.

[bear]

They also hold the charcoal closer to the food grate

[pbe gummi bear]

They are way more heavy duty than the current sheet metal ones.

[fedex]

They look Badass!!!!

[Jason]

I have two different sizes of the older wire charcoal baskets. One set has a smaller footprint and almost touches the grill grate. The other set has a larger footprint and more clearance from the cooking grate (similar in size to the current stamped steel ones). I haven't measured the volume of the two, so not exactly sure which holds more fuel. My preference is the shorter set, with the larger footprint. Both have great airflow.

[ClubChapin]

I like the nesting of the newer stamped ones. They store smaller and don't get as rusty.

[Maxmbob]

@thebigdawg77
If you do a ebay search for "weber wire basket" you will find them.  Kind of pricey, but they are new.  I bought some last fall in the $30.00 range off ebay.  I do like them much better than the tin ones.

[Ken Mc]

nickel plated mine...no rust there.....

[pbe gummi bear]

I like the nesting of the newer stamped ones. They store smaller and don't get as rusty.

+1. The wire baskets are also slightly too tall for an 18.5" so the stamped ones are more versatile.

[pbe gummi bear]

nickel plated mine...no rust there.....

Do you have a pic, @Ken Mc ? Won't that playing just burn off right away since the heat is so high?

[Ken Mc]

I don't have pics yet, o would have to clean them. And no problem yet with burning. They do the nickel on headers too, and I know those get hot.... lol


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[Ken Mc]

Never sent pic from here so here goes


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[Ken Mc]

these were already rusted when I got them, so I just sand blasted them and a quick flash of nickel. held up pretty good for being 5 years old.