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jiveturkey1

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Weird one handle bowl??
« on: October 14, 2018, 04:27:16 PM »
Hi, new here. I just picked this up today. What's the deal with the one handle bowl, the skimpy triangle and the bolt on vents? Seems to be a lower end model. I paid $50 which was probably too much but it's in pretty good shape and should make some good Q.
Anyway, this is my first Weber that I plan on using in about 20 years. Looking forward to learning how to master these amazing machines...

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kettlebb

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2018, 06:27:02 PM »
Ah, that is the Weber Bar-B-Kettle. Lower end model sold with user installable vents and the economy (racing triangle). They are great cookers.

Not to be confused with the old Bar-B-Q-Kettle from the MBH era.



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KevinP

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2018, 06:27:45 PM »
Nice kettle to start with. I am not sure why they started making them with only one handle.  The EE code is a 1999. I know that Weber did make some basic kettles at a lower price point that had a bit more skimpy triangle.  You will get many many cooks out of that one.  Welcome to the addiction


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jcnaz

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2018, 02:16:53 PM »
A no-frills kettle. It can do everything that a loaded one can, except light itself.
A bunch of black kettles
-JC

TD

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2018, 02:36:29 PM »
What you want two handles for? I guess they are good it you want to pick up the whole kettle and carry it, or hang extra tools. Problem is it forces you to hang the lid on the side of the kettle. I much prefer the back of the kettle opposite of the handle. Your kettle is as close as it gets to the older kettles. Might be worth keeping nice and holding onto.

TD

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2018, 02:54:07 PM »
Bolt on vents are a plus. They can be cleaned.

Filibuster

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2018, 10:08:04 PM »
   Make it into a daisy wheel   version OTP.

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jeffrackmo

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 06:03:15 AM »
The Legs are on wrong.  The Handle should be inline with the front foot.

Pull the legs and rotate until the foot is inline with the handle and reinstall.  All fixed!

Yep.. econo cooker.  I have a few just because ya just can't pass up a $5 weber kettle...

Lets just say I have acquired a few Kettles.  Big and small.   Vintage and New...  Some say I have a problem.  I find the Kettle, buy the Kettle, USE the Kettle...No problem...

YardBurner

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2018, 01:20:38 PM »
Really!?
It took until the 7th post for someone to yell CADDYWAMPUS!!
You guys are off your game!!! :P

I've got one just like it at home, though not near in that nice condition.
It's one of our favorite cookers.

jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2018, 03:46:08 PM »
Ah, that is the Weber Bar-B-Kettle. Lower end model sold with user installable vents and the economy (racing triangle). They are great cookers.

Not to be confused with the old Bar-B-Q-Kettle from the MBH era.



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Thanks for the information!
Planning on learning the ropes with it [emoji846]

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jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2018, 03:55:31 PM »
Nice kettle to start with. I am not sure why they started making them with only one handle.  The EE code is a 1999. I know that Weber did make some basic kettles at a lower price point that had a bit more skimpy triangle.  You will get many many cooks out of that one.  Welcome to the addiction


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Thanks KevinP.
Yeah, it's definitely an addiction. A delicious delicious addiction [emoji39]

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jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2018, 03:56:38 PM »
A no-frills kettle. It can do everything that a loaded one can, except light itself.
Basic is good [emoji106]

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jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2018, 04:00:38 PM »
What you want two handles for? I guess they are good it you want to pick up the whole kettle and carry it, or hang extra tools. Problem is it forces you to hang the lid on the side of the kettle. I much prefer the back of the kettle opposite of the handle. Your kettle is as close as it gets to the older kettles. Might be worth keeping nice and holding onto.
Thanks for the reply. I like the older Kettles and like the fact it has the triple vents to learn the old way. I also have this but trying to sell it. I'll get another vintage one

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jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2018, 04:01:41 PM »
Bolt on vents are a plus. They can be cleaned.
I did that! Lots of crud under there 🤢

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jiveturkey1

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Re: Weird one handle bowl??
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2018, 04:03:12 PM »
   Make it into a daisy wheel   version OTP.

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Could you explain that? Not sure what a daisy wheel is. Is it like mine but without the "stops"?

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