That is a very nicely stacked snake! I wish B+B were available a less expensive price here in VA as I have never seen it for under $1lb, mostly quite a bit more. Even the sales at Walmart to not apply here for some reason. I think maybe a shipping thing as the sales usually apply to more...
Just a side note. I always did as Jim and Chris suggested and used a full ring when using my WSM. I almost always had coals left over to re-use after snuffing. Using the water pan really is fantastic for keeping temps of 225-235 with almost no effort, but does use more fuel. The only times I...
Mike - That is an interesting take "customer service has been great} why did you have to contact them?" Fritz - Why did you have to deal with Spider's Customer Support out of curiosity?
But they are always out of date and a lot of places do not like filling them. Also $40 in gas to get it. If I still lived in Richmond I probably would have contacted them already;-)
This SSP popped up about 90 miles from me. A little too far but could be worth it to the right person.
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There is a great thread on a SSP total refurb. Looked better than new when done. I've also lusted after a nice one from time to time. I had a Performer but really wanted an SSP. Not much of a need for one now but.....
As Chris stated, Just fill up the ring and you are good all day. I would snuff out the remaining coals when the meat was done and reuse them next time. Better too many to start than to have to add them later.
I picked up the whole kit minus the tops for the bottles for $50 from someone selling his old kegerator parts. The tank lasts me forever and gives me about 45lbs of bubbles in a bottle. When empty I just swap out the CO2 bottle for about $30