Recent content by James M-B

Hi Pete and welcome. I don’t visit here much these days but I’m also in Scotland central belt - Trossachs.

Actually - looking at my own photo I'm off to pass the matter to Weber Customer Services - that bowl was £130.

I have a SS Performer with gas assist that has been used a lot, it's a DT code so 18 years old. 12 years ago I moved to a damp climate (West Scotland) and I thought it must have been dented during the move because I noticed the bowl starting to rust. It's been fine but recently has got much...

On mine there are some gas holes on the side of the burner tubes specifically for the igniter.

Correction - seems it was a refried beans tin! Silver B igniter thread

I second the comment about the hood. I fashioned one from part of a flattened out tuna can and it worked well for a few years and was easy to replace. At the very least it would diagnose your issue.

Just thought I'd mention it - the top tip to wire the charcoal ring to the grate is a winner tip. (Minion?) Mine has just failed after c 15 years - got to make good! Please don't ask me if it was stainless or galvanised wire - it was ages ago! Seriously the best mod ever = do it!

Hi Keri, of course we remember you and your recipes. I hope life is still good with you. I know it's an old thread but worth a bump. James

Great looking spot and great cook. I grew up in Dorset and it makes me reminisce! I love my CGA(s) but you are right - have to careful because the grate to charcoal clearance is very low. The design is brilliant so you can snuff the hot coals and pack it up with the legs holding the vents shut...

Ok I've seen people on here talking about how good Weber CS can be, of course that has always been in the US. Things are usually different here in the UK. Well after seven years of regular use and plenty of neglect one of the gas controls on my Gen Silver B suddenly froze. I rang Weber UK...

Wow. I've just seen the wee fellow in a store, GBP299 precludes any thoughts of purchase but hey was it cute!! Love my 18.5 but that little runt.........!

I'm guessing this is to accommodate the gas cartridges available in the UK. I had an early UK Q that had a weird swing out basket to hold a canister upright - looks like they've overcome that clumsy setup with the GA. Curiously though the charcoal GA has been discontinued in the UK apparently...

Hi, I've been meaning to post this for ages but had trouble posting the pic. I had given up on the ignition on my Gen silver and used a lighter through the hole. One day I decided to give her a spring clean and removed the grates and flavouriser bars to find a corroded igniter enclosure. It was...

Don't get over enthusiastic with the replacement - she looks pretty good to go. Get her hot and see what actually NEEDS replacing. My Silver B looks much the same when I don't use her - but a bit of use and its just a cosmetic clean that's needed. PS If the igniter is still sparking but doesn't...

Just for the record - I got in touch with Weber CS who did get back to me with instructions (including wait times for things to re-pressurise). They didn't work so I'll just get a new regulator. I will add that once the grill has a gas flow it always lights first time despite the Scottish...