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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    I installed one of my Summit burners in the Vieluxe and got it to light. Not sure if the orifice placement is affecting the air fuel mix but it could also be the lack of a crossover The orifice is just inside the burner opening and there is a slight gap that needs to be filled Let me know...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    With the original Vieluxe burner the first orifice is already closer to the front panel than the last orifice is to the rear Unsure why the flames are not ‘centered’ between front and back, but that would explain why the flavorizer bar cradles/hangers on the front were more deteriorated than back
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    Summit burner on left Summit on top - face of orifice is right at end of burner I’m going to use my unused NG manifold to check out some ideas 1 find some type of threaded extension to place orifice within summit burner 2 use aluminum HVAC tape to create a sleeve that will bridge gap...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    Summit burners are still available but according to this thread they are 1/2” shorter and from inspection, Vieluxe burners seem to be much more resistant to corrosion Post in thread 'Vieluxe Rebuild' https://tvwbb.com/threads/vieluxe-rebuild.86010/post-979111 I’m going to pull a burner from my...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    *** CODE RED *** The mounting tabs on two burners broke as I was trying to remove them Any ideas how to salvage these burners? I’ll ask Dave if he can McGuyver something to replace tabs as the orifices look pristine…
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    https://virtualwebergasgrill.com/2014/08/vieluxe-the-weber-luxury-grill-youve-probably-never-heard-of/
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    Could you post a pic please?
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    Well, this is what the front of firebox looks like (smoker burner with intact igniter on left) I just ordered these to try out with direct ignition METER STAR Set of 2 Universal Ceramic Electrode Ignition Spark Plug Wire 0.3 Meter Electronic Device,Suitable for Push Button Piezo Igniter...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    I have Dave giving me estimates for the flavorizer bar cradles and also fabricating a gas catcher similar to oem. I saw someone with a vieluxe use a bare electrode - supposing they arced directly to the burner tube I bought permatex brake lubricant for valve servicing - it is rated to 3000f...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    This was the igniter from the smoker burner. Apparently the previous owner much preferred hot and fast over low and slow I’m lucky this one is almost perfect so I can try to source 2 new igniters for the main burners - they are pretty much gone Any help identifying a replacement igniter...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    Grill was just delivered and I have had time to evaluate further I have been in touch with Dave Santana aka rcplanebuyer for replacement flavorizer bars and smoke diffusers - he can fabricate to match oem I noticed that the smoke diffuser along the back runs directly over the crossovers so he...
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    Vieluxe 44 Restoration

    I finally landed a Vieluxe 44 LPG Upon inspection I found many deficiencies All flavorizer bars were crumbling - even the smoke diffusers that run east-west above the main bars Both igniter banks were not working - button caps were torn and batteries corroded Thermometer shot Main burners lit...
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    Fridge getting old.......REALLY old

    I just went through this with our 2009 Kitchenaid french door fridge - I noticed freezer temp increasing but fridge temp holding setpoint What was happening was the digital controls would operate the fan to maintain fridge temp at expense of freezer temp. It gradually got worse but never to...
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    Q200 with metal parts on tables?

    My Q200 is on permanent loan to my dad but I vaguely remember those metal nubs keeping the plastic from contacting a potentially hot body when folded
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    2nd Chance for a True Weber Classic: A 1998 1st Generation Summit 450

    I always turned the crossover burners to point towards the front of grill to avoid a direct hit with food and haven’t really had any issues Anyways, the rear smoker diffuser on Vieluxe looks like it might be directly over the crossovers so I asked Dave to give me a price for bars with and...
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    2nd Chance for a True Weber Classic: A 1998 1st Generation Summit 450

    Hi I’ve been working with Jon on rehab for my Summit 450 and just acquired a Vieluxe 44 Jon suggested I start a Vieluxe rehab post but I had some questions and comments specific to 1st gen Summits that might be missed Have any of you had problems with fouling of the crossover tube that is...
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    Got my Vieluxe, now what??

    Questions I have for Vieluxe owners Are there any original Vieluxe parts available from Weber or other source? Does the smoker work well or is not worth the trouble to use or for me to repair? Do the burners clean up well with just a brush, wire wheel or require rodding/punching? Any...
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    Got my Vieluxe, now what??

    Hi - before starting a new thread I thought I would add to this comprehensive rehab Longtime 1st gen Summit 450 owner here and I just bought a well loved Vieluxe 44 that will be delivered next week Both igniters inoperative All burners light manually but need servicing - maybe replacement...
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    A whopping $85 off ThermoWorks Signals!

    I’m not seeing $154 in my cart it shows $167.30 which is the 30%off pricing Am I missing something?
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    SOLD: Considering selling my Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center

    Ribs were cancelled due to rain over the weekend but here is the first grill with the new to me WSCG Chicken 3-ways: Jerk rub, Basque marinade and Kinders garlic marinade

 

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