Each spring I take apart the insides of my Summit 450 gas grill and clean everything thoroughly. Last year and again this year, I noticed that some of the little rectangular holes in the burner tubes are clogged with what appears to be rust.
I called Weber and asked what to do. They suggested using a straightened paper clip to punch open the holes, making sure not to make the holes bigger, just clearing them of debris.
This worked OK, but I found a better solution that I wanted to share. The little screwdriver you use to tighten your eyeglasses is the perfect tool for opening those little rectangular holes. You can get a good grip on the tool with your fingers and the shape of the little blade matches those little holes perfectly, unlike the round wire of a paper clip.
Regards,
Chris
I called Weber and asked what to do. They suggested using a straightened paper clip to punch open the holes, making sure not to make the holes bigger, just clearing them of debris.
This worked OK, but I found a better solution that I wanted to share. The little screwdriver you use to tighten your eyeglasses is the perfect tool for opening those little rectangular holes. You can get a good grip on the tool with your fingers and the shape of the little blade matches those little holes perfectly, unlike the round wire of a paper clip.
Regards,
Chris