New to me Q100!


 
Stephen Scaggs

Stephen Scaggs

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Hi all,

I was looking for a gas grill to use after work on weeknights. I found a Q100 on my local CL for 30 dollars.
It is very clean and lightly used. Looking forward to learning some usage information on this forum!

Steve
 
I just got one also. I'm excited to use it. So far I have only done hot dog in a tortilla...lol
 
Oh yeah, how long will the small propane canisters last? I am already thinking about the adapter hose because I have two propane tanks from a previous gasser.

Steve
 
We are having a small get together this evening. It looks likes it will be hot dogs and bratwurst! I'm picking up chicken breasts, pork chops , and steaks for upcoming week though!
 
those canisters are not cheap anymore and you can go through them quicker than you think especialy if you plan on regular cooks. so save yerself some money and get that hose right now. i waited to long and basically threw $25 down the drain.
 
Well, the new Q is great! I got my propane tank filled, hooked it up with the Weber adapter hose, and got it started up. I let it preheat and ran a paper towel with some cooking oil on it over the grate. I cooked up 8 hot dogs and 8 brats all at the same time. Everything turned out very nice and had awesome grill marks as well. I'm calling it a success and even with the price of the adapter hose and disposable pans, I only have about 60 bucks invested. Really like this new to me Q100!
 
Steve,
I would say yes to grill taste on food from the Q. I have a OTG 22.5 also, and of course the food cooked over charcoal, lump charcoal and charcoal with wood chunks added, hast more flavor, but I bought my Q100 to use after work and quick cook situations. It is very good for those times when I don't want to or have time to fire up charcoal. I guess I would rank it second.
 
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Stephen Scaggs said:
Steve,
I would say yes to grill taste on food from the Q. I have a OTG 22.5 also, and of course the food cooked over charcoal, lump charcoal and charcoal with wood chunks added, hast more flavor, but I bought my Q100 to use after work and quick cook situations. It is very good for those times when I don't want to or have time to fire up charcoal. I guess I would rank it second.
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I'm with you Steve.....I love my Q100, but it's 2nd to my performer.
 
I have one also, we got it to take camping, but I have replaced our old gasser with it, I use it when I want to do something quick or if it is raining, etc.
 
Hi, I’ve owned a Q100 for a couple of years now and have it hooked up to a 20 pound tank.
If you are thinking of getting a hose adapter don’t get the Weber if you have squirrels or other furry rodents because they will go after the rubber hose creating a dangerous situation. A better solution is to get this Freedom Grill FG-50HA hose its stainless steel braided hose or varmint proof
Also beware the regulator on the Qs is very sensitive especially when its hooked to a 20 pound tank, open your tank valve very slowly and wait about a minuet then light the grill. If you don’t your grill may not light at all or won’t get very hot.
Great little grill but I thought I would warn you guys ahead of time to save you some frustration.

See this post for more info on the problem right below this one "New Q220, not loving life"
 
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George Curtis said:
i think the issue is not the weber regulator but the flow check valve in the tanks themselves.
http://www.propane101.com/valveopennopropane.htm
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Hi George,

http://www.weberindia.com/support/faq/faq.aspx?id=1

I should have put this in but I couldn’t find it again until now. The bold section explains why they work fine with the small bottles.
This is from the Weber web site it explains what’s happening and how to fix it but not why it’s such a problem with the Qs. It does appear that it is the regulator shutting down

Frequently Asked Questions My LPG gas grill won't get hotter than 120 to 150 ℃, even with all burners on high. Why?


Since 1995 all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas cylinder to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safety device that restricts the flow of gas in the event of a gas leak. This safety device can be inadvertently activated in two ways, putting the grill into what is commonly called “bypass”. The first way for the device to be activated is to leave one or more burner control knobs in the “ON” position when the LP cylinder valve is opened. The second is not to wait long enough to “start” the grill after opening the LP cylinder valve. The safety device in the regulator is activated each time that the LP cylinder valve is opened. The device resets itself when the gas pressure equalizes between the closed burner control valve and the regulator, through the hose. If a burner control knob is turned on before the gas pressure can equalize, the device will remain in “bypass”. The length of time necessary to wait to “start” the grill after turning on the LP cylinder valve is dependent on the length of the hose and outside air temperature. It is always good practice to wait a few seconds after opening the LP cylinder valve before turning on the burner control knob to start the grill.

Keep in mind that the safety device reacts to a gas leak. If a grill is in bypass, the gas connections and hose should be tested for leaks with a soap and water solution.

If the grill is in bypass, after checking for gas leaks, do the following to get the grill out of bypass:

•The Weber Q100, Weber Baby Q, Weber Q200, and Weber Q cannot go into bypass when used as sold.
•When using an adapter hose with the Weber Q/Baby Q grills, the grill CAN go into bypass just like any other LP grill. Follow these steps to correct it:

•Close the LPG cylinder valve
•Turn all burner control knobs to the OFF position
•Now, start the grill by doing the following:
•Open the grill lid
•Turn the LPG cylinder valve until it is completely open
•Wait at least 1 minute. Due to the length of the hose (6'), it takes longer for the gas pressure to equalize.
•Turn the burner control knob to HI/Start
•Press the igniter to light the burner
•Turn any remaining burner control knobs to High
•The grill should preheat to 260-290 degrees ℃ in 10-15 minutes.
•NOTE: Cold weather can delay the time it takes to equalize the pressure.
 
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