I saw some info that stated that Summit grills “generally” have all cast aluminum fire boxes. I’m thinking of purchasing a new one, can anyone confirm that the new ones do in fact have all cast aluminum fire boxes?
Really doesn’t make a lot of sense that Weber uses cheaper component on the firebox in their top of the line Summit models while they use all cast aluminum on their lower priced Genesis models. I don’t get it.
Rich,
Welcome to the forum!
I have to say I have never heard that. What is your source of information? If Weber did change that, it would at least help. My opinion is that this third generation of Summits are over complicated and under all that flash is an inherently weak grill. The enclosed cabinet with painted steel parts is highly prone to rust-through failure and unless your information indicates a change, the steel parts of the firebox are another failure waiting to happen. I know from personal experience because I have picked up not one but two of these monsters with hope of restoring for our little college cafeteria. After taking one completely apart and seeing all the rust and the many parts needed I now realize why you can get these used for as low as $100.