Limited Edition Red 22 Kettle: News, Views & Reviews

[HoosierKettle]

"The one touch was getting hung up on rough area of porcelain on the one touch"

And more than one photo shared here shows missing red porcelain from underneath the One Touch's washer.

Sorry, the sweeps seemed like they were getting caught on rough edges of the one touch slots in the bowl. At least that’s what it looked like. I had fondled the display longer than what a customer should and I was getting looks. I had to cut my in store investigation short so I’m not positive what was happening.


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[greenweb]

Finally, it looks like Weber will do the right thing and replace my bowl. It is on the way and should get it tomorrow.

I have been told that the main reason for the replacement is not because of the bare metal under and at the top of the grate straps with rust showing, thin coating inside with tape marks with red over spray, or bare metal inside leg sockets, but mainly because of one big run that interferes with the operation of the ash sweeper.  I have one big run and smaller run inside. Whatever!

My advice to anyone interested in getting one is to deal directly at the store for a replacement and not go thru. Weber CS. 

These are beautiful one time kettles. Don't be put off by all the issues on the board. Just make sure to open and inspect carefully at the store and one you are satisfied with.  Case closed for me. My Red will be little diff. than others. Will show it off on the weekend.

[greenweb]

It's fitting that the only model to have such a star-crossed introduction had a dealer who screwed up the price. How, or why, would you do that, when *nothing* from Weber goes on sale, let alone half off?

True! Not even sure if Weber dealers are suppose to advertise discounted price, let alone 1/2 off on just released Limited Edition.

I don't really care if others pick them up for 1/2 off or not. Just having fun with gifs.

[Lemans]

40$ from CLcode EE


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[greenweb]

40$ from CLcode EE


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Nice first Gen Master Touch Lemans. Why is it on this thread? Early Edition Red?   

[Grillagin]

Besides the different thermo and the missing black accents, that's what my new one will look like.  The wheels are on the way.  I need to find an older handle strap for the lid and pick out some sweet Zav handles.  Any help with the strap would be appreciated.

[MrHoss]

I had fondled the display longer than what a customer should and I was getting looks.

Yeah. It happens.

[Josh G]

Besides the different thermo and the missing black accents, that's what my new one will look like.  The wheels are on the way.  I need to find an older handle strap for the lid and pick out some sweet Zav handles.  Any help with the strap would be appreciated.

Order a pair of fireplace handles off ereplacements.com and you got your strap.  @Grillagin

[cwestsmokin]

Doesn’t look like ereplacements has the fireplace handles anymore . Craig

[Bbqspott]

I picked up one of these grills at Lowes today. They are on an unadvertised sale for $179.00, which was a nice surprise. I added a couple strands of Christmas lights, so I could use the $40 off $200 coupon, and ended up paying $146 and change for the grill. I couldn't be happier with the customer service. They let me inspect the grill before I made the purchase, and I guess I got lucky. The first box opened was perfect. After what I've read in this post, I almost didn't bother with this grill, but I'm glad I did. I love the color!

[Madpap]

I looked at two displays at lowes yesterday. Both were very nice. No issues I could see.


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[Malo83]

I picked up one of these grills at Lowes today. They are on an unadvertised sale for $179.00, which was a nice surprise. I added a couple strands of Christmas lights, so I could use the $40 off $200 coupon, and ended up paying $146 and change for the grill. I couldn't be happier with the customer service. They let me inspect the grill before I made the purchase, and I guess I got lucky. The first box opened was perfect. After what I've read in this post, I almost didn't bother with this grill, but I'm glad I did. I love the color!

Yup $179. here also, gonna pick one up this weekend.

[tmartin]

The Lowes I usually go to doesn't have them but one on the north side of town has about a dozen.  I was up in that area this morning and stopped in, can't really afford one just curious to see one in person.  After looking for awhile I spotted them stacked on the high shelf, mostly covered with a tarp.  I asked the employee working the grill section if they had one on display and he said "yes, there's one, the only difference is the color".  Seeing him point to a black grill didn't bother me so much, I can understand that mistake.  The fact that he pointed to a Jumbo Joe was a bigger issue...

He also mentioned that they haven't sold a single red one, I can't imagine why.   

[addicted-to-smoke]

... He also mentioned that they haven't sold a single red one, I can't imagine why.   

LOL Merchandising 101

Show the damn product, don't assume the customer can imagine what it looks like.

Hell, even the special order green and copper ones often get at least a picture on display.

[Grillagin]

The modding has begun.  I'll have to cut a bit off the support leg, but I prefer this look.  I bought a brand new set of lower leg stuff off CL from new member @Jed.cook, whom I encouraged to join here while texting back and forth.  Next step, ditching the taco for an old school handle.  Then, sending Zav more money, and maybe some custom wood to use.

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