Genesis 1000 tank scale w/pointer

[Steve Hoch]

I am just about done redoing my tank scale. My question is if anyone has bothered to replace the little rubber tip on the end of the pointer? It looks like the rubber end caps that go on wire shelves, but smaller. Any advice on a replacement is appreciated!

 

[Jon Tofte]

I think you can get something very close at an Ace or big box home improvement store. I need to pick up a few myself!

 

[Steve Hoch]

I think you can get something very close at an Ace or big box home improvement store. I need to pick up a few myself!

Thanks Jon, I also need a couple of propane warning labels for the tank scale

 

[Jeff MA]

I replaced a couple. Here is a pic of a red one I did on my first ever Weber, a Spirit 700.



They can be found at any real hardware stores.

Jeff

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’m looking into having a SS frame made, I think I will see if I can have the scale laser engraved just for the heck of it.

I really like the use of the term “Real Hardware Store”!

 

[Jeff MA]

I really like the use of the term “Real Hardware Store”!

They're becoming a rarity these days.

Jeff

 

[Steve Hoch]

That looks perfect. Do you remember what they were called? I have an Ace hardware right down the street where I bought all the new bolts for my grill.

 

[Rich G]

I was in my Ace today and they had some. I think they called them thread protectors. In one of those slide out drawers near all the machine screws.

R

 

[Jeff MA]

Rich is dead-on.
They are called thread protectors.
Check in the Hillman rack. If I remember correctly they are size #8.

Jeff

 

[Steve Hoch]

Thanks guys, now I know where to start looking and for what. Much appreciated.

 

[Bruce]

Thanks for that info.

 

[LMichaels]

Yep Menards has them Bruce

 

[Bruce]

Hmmm, thanks. I should grab a few.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I went to Ace today and found those rubber tips where you guys said they would be. It's interesting that they are color coded by size. The correct size for that rod is red. At least that contrasts the black frame.

 

[Bruce]

Bummer

 

[Steve Hoch]

I don't know, the red is ok. It will do unless I come across gray or white ones down the line.

 

[Fred B.]

Real Hardware Store

I worked in a real hardware store here in NW NJ for twenty years before retiring. We sold all that kind of stuff. Had an entire wall of parts draws with you name it. When I restored my Gen 1000 got everything I needed there. Only thing I didn't get was the right size spring for the scale. We had an assortment of springs, just not the right one.

 

[Bruce]

Yah, I suppose RED would be good for most folks. But I am color blind and it would not give enough contrast against the black of the rod and grill to be easily read for me. But, then again, I never pay attention to the scale on these grills anyway. They are too inaccurate.
But for a rehab, I would want the white or lighter color if possible.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Seems like you could paint a red one white.

 

[Steve Hoch]

For sure, but the red one is growing on me!