Rust converter and rust encapsulators are different products with different uses. This explains it pretty well.
https://garage.eastwood.com/diy-how-to/converter-vs-encapsulator/
The summit line just sucks. And shame on weber for not supporting their flagship line. And/or improving it to the level of the much better built genesis line. But it's definitely a big mistake to pigeon hole all newer weber grills into the same category as the summit line.
The genesis II grill...
I agree with this assessment of the 2 grills. I don't have a B. But I do have an A. And it definitely gets hotter faster than my 1000. I'm assuming that's because of the more shallow firebox and fewer flavorizors.
I'll also say that when it comes time to do a deep clean the A is easier due to...
Jon i agree with everything you have said here. I'll also add that many so called "grill masters" think smaller \thinner gauge grates are superior to the heavier gauge in actual grilling ability. I've read their statements about how the thinner gauge metal let's more radiant heat through. Some...
The company below makes usa made 300 series solid stainless rod grates. Not quite as heavy as rcplanebuyer grates but still plenty nice and with the same preferred closer spacing. I can tell no difference between these and my rcplanebuyer grates after 5 years of using both on two separate...
I think the only one selling 9mm grates is rcplanebuyer? But really 7mm grates are just as good in my opinion. I have one grill with the 9mm and another with the 7mm and they perform equally well.
I keep some 10:1 diluted in a spray bottle marked for that purpose for general light cleaning. It's easy to mix, very inexpensive and works well. Occasionally if we.need some more heavy duty cleaning we'll mix up some 2:1. I love the stuff.
I think wagyu is a Japanese breed of cattle. I'm pretty sure they are raised in both the US and Japan. It's supposed to be exceptionally tender and flavorful. And expensive.