Have 4 Webers and find the quality and service to be going down hill.


 
Bruce said:
Silver B and 1000 series. Either really, but the Silver B to me seems to be a generally more durable grill than the 1000-5000 grills.
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I think the only advantage that a Silver B has over a Genesis 1000 at this point is that they are newer and have a few more parts still available.
 
They are also likely less costly to build since the time and labor for doing the wood slats is eliminated. (Same issue holds true for restoring them!) While I prefer the wood slat grills for their charm, the thermoset swing tables are certainly easier to use and maintain. It is kind of sad that Weber perfected that Silver in my book in the mid-2000s with the last models with the curved handles and newer hood - just in time for it to be replaced by the first 300 series grills. I had one of those Silver Bs as a daily driver and liked it a lot. I still use a Silver A of the same style, but with an older Skyline hood. While the cabinetry is susceptible to rust, I still like the convenience and easy cleanup of the thermoset tables.

EDIT: You beat me to the punch, Bruce!:LOL:
 
I think that the progressions of the tables came with advancing technology. Especially within the field of plastics. That being said, the durawood was the most durable, in my opinion. It doesn’t show the fade, or crack and break like the thermoset. The handles, not as great, but longer lasting than the wood. However the sturdiness of the thermoset tables, both lifted and stowed is far superior.
 
The thermoset tables are great. The only downside to them is they aren't as good looking as the slats in my opinion. They are way easier to work with on a restoration too. The next time I do a Genesis 1000 restoration I'm going to make one piece wood tables that mimic the look of the original wood slats. I've been kicking around ideas for a few years now but haven't settled on a design yet.
 
I agree with Steve . I like the thermoset for ease of maintenance even though I agree the wood looks nicer. This whole thread has made me appreciate my lowely Silver A all the more, and although moving/downsizing I am retaining it as my forever gasser! 3 burners are more popular and desirable but the little 2 burner is all I need and cooks great. Of course RCP grates and bars plus new cook box add greatly- it’s essentially new! New ones don’t hold a candle imho
 
BobH-SCW said:
I agree with Steve . I like the thermoset for ease of maintenance even though I agree the wood looks nicer. This whole thread has made me appreciate my lowely Silver A all the more, and although moving/downsizing I am retaining it as my forever gasser! 3 burners are more popular and desirable but the little 2 burner is all I need and cooks great. Of course RCP grates and bars plus new cook box add greatly- it’s essentially new! New ones don’t hold a candle imho
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I have been hoping you would decide to keep it.
 
BobH-SCW said:
I agree with Steve . I like the thermoset for ease of maintenance even though I agree the wood looks nicer. This whole thread has made me appreciate my lowely Silver A all the more, and although moving/downsizing I am retaining it as my forever gasser! 3 burners are more popular and desirable but the little 2 burner is all I need and cooks great. Of course RCP grates and bars plus new cook box add greatly- it’s essentially new! New ones don’t hold a candle imho
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When it comes right down to it, the biggest difference between the two and three burner models is just cooking area. The only thing I use that third (middle) burner for most of the time is to heat the grill up. Most of my cooking is done indirect in the middle of the grill, right to left with that burner off most of the time anyway. Sure, if I'm cooking something that's not super greasy I may use all three burners but it's rare.
 
Steve Hoch said:
When it comes right down to it, the biggest difference between the two and three burner models is just cooking area. The only thing I use that third (middle) burner for most of the time is to heat the grill up. Most of my cooking is done indirect in the middle of the grill, right to left with that burner off most of the time anyway. Sure, if I'm cooking something that's not super greasy I may use all three burners but it's rare.
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I’ve used the sear burner on my 330, 2 times. Both were while I was doing final checks after assembly. I do more indirect, unless I’m trying to char something, but never had the need to use another burner.
 
It is kind of funny how these threads end up in left field, but that is what keeps this forum interesting to me. I like the look and utility of those silicone mats but I just don't see myself using them. A good rain storm and my backyard critters do a pretty good job of keeping my grill clean. I have something that keeps eating the grease out of my drip tray. I usually only have to empty it once a year but I do have to keep putting it back in place. Yech!
 
Bruce said:
I get that Larry. And many, many, many times I have sat and wondered what would happen if Weber put the Genesis Silver B back into production. I can't help but believe they would sell a bunch of them the first year, but after all the nostalgic guys grabbed one, they would have to rely on the millennials and later generations to continue the demand and I just don't think that would work out over the long run. They have to put on the bling and buttons and lights or they won't make it.
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This 100% is what I envision happening in the scenario you described. The average first time grill buyer wants front-mounted knobs, enclosed stainless steel cabinetry, and lots of cool looking/sounding electronic features. I had a Silver B for about 23 years and loved it immensely, but you'd never get a DIY/hardware store to floor one next to the current competitor models based on appearance alone.
 
Steve Hoch said:
I've never understood the need for that sear burner, I can burn anything I want with just two burners on my grill.
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I agree I don't like the dedicated sear burner but it is popular and they sell well on flips. I like my LX grills that have the built-in high+sear in each burner. That makes more sense to me but it's just essentially a higher version of high. Which is mainly nice for heating up very quickly. The LX grills do seem to regulate whatever temperature you're looking for very well though also for some reason.

Visually the difference in flame from High to High-plus-sear isn't a lot but the high plus sear sounds like a jet engine.
 
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