grabbed a firepit off of craigslist; what to do about the handles

[lksdrinker]

Grabbed a firepit from someone on Craigslist last night and cant wait to put it to use.  This is my second weber scored off of Craigslist this week.  Grabbed an 18" Sam Adams kettle the other day and have plans to pick up a 26" kettle later tonight!

What are my options as far as replacing the handles?  Are they one and the same as the kettle handles?

[JEBIV]

Same as the single screw on the kettle

[Cellar2ful]

Weber use to sell the fireplace handles (part#61486).  1-800-446-1071          eRepacements also use to sell them but it is now a discontinued part on their website.

[JEBIV]

Weber use to sell the fireplace handles (part#61486).  1-800-446-1071          eRepacements also use to sell them but it is now a discontinued part on their website.

Then i must have mispoke I thought they were the same

[Bob BQ]

Weber use to sell the fireplace handles (part#61486).  1-800-446-1071          eRepacements also use to sell them but it is now a discontinued part on their website.

Then i must have mispoke I thought they were the same

You're correct, Joe. Any wood or older-style plastic handle will work on this handle strap.

[Lowbrass]

Great find, I am restoring one that I got from @Bob BQ this weekend!  Can't wait to use it!

[JEBIV]

I just recently scored one also with no handles, my 2 Chicago 5th anniversary handles are headed for it

[Cellar2ful]

Sorry, I was talking about the metal handle itself Joe. I thought @lksdrinker was asking about replacing the metal handle.  You are correct.  The single screw wood handles from the kettles will fit the fireplace also.

[Hetron]

FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom.  I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.

[cbpeck]

FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom.  I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.

I completely agree with recommendation to use sand. Not only will it protect the porcelain, but it will also keep the fireplace from blowing away in a stiff wind.

[JDD]

Yes same handles, you can buy them from @zavod44 .

[Bubblehead]

You can get a new set here.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/handle-fireplace-p-1475698.html

[zavod44]

You can get a new set here.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/handle-fireplace-p-1475698.html

Let me know if you need some.  Mine will be much better than the lousy replacement ones Weber sells....

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[JEBIV]

You can get a new set here.

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/handle-fireplace-p-1475698.html

Let me know if you need some.  Mine will be much better than the lousy replacement ones Weber sells....

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What he said ^

[lksdrinker]

Awesome thanks for the info guys...I'll have to get in touch with @zavod44 for those handles!  How do you go about determining the age on these?

FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom.  I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.

The guy I bought it from lit his first few fires before he read the manual.  He made sure to remind me to use sand before I light my first fire!  There is already some crazing unfortunately.

FYI before using the fireplace, put a couple pounds of sand in the bottom.  I have found this will insulate the bottom and help keep the porcelain from cracking and crazing.

I completely agree with recommendation to use sand. Not only will it protect the porcelain, but it will also keep the fireplace from blowing away in a stiff wind.

 I wouldn't have thought of the added benefit of the sand like that!

I just recently scored one also with no handles, my 2 Chicago 5th anniversary handles are headed for it

I guess its common for these handles to get lost ?