Keep us updated. I just got mine from fed ex. Good to see Weber stepping up and improving our SmokeFire’sAlmost done installing. The instructions suck! Also, they included new smaller screws to fit the area that Harry Soo said didn’t fit.
Definitely looks like it is a better design. I didn’t get a chance to test it out after installing it. I will be firing it up tomorrow.Just opened the box, sure as hell looks like an upgrade over the other option.
AMEN!! While they have amazing customer service after I saw Harry Soo bust out the welded chute I was pretty clear in my email. I did send pictures the day before and was waiting on a response but the welded version seems like a must have upgrade in my opinion.Weber is asking me for pictures of my chute (dump pellets and run it out of pellets). I kind of feel like I've done enough testing, so I just told them to send me the part. I am going to smoke ribs tomorrow, so I really don't want to be burning fuel for no reason. It's obvious there's a problem with the original design, so just send me the part. Geez.
They did the same thing to me. And then said I didn’t need one. Mine is also a stainless steel vs black.Weber is asking me for pictures of my chute (dump pellets and run it out of pellets). I kind of feel like I've done enough testing, so I just told them to send me the part. I am going to smoke ribs tomorrow, so I really don't want to be burning fuel for no reason. It's obvious there's a problem with the original design, so just send me the part. Geez.
Maybe the upgrade is just for people with a lot of YouTube followers. Reading about the Smokefire, I’m glad I decided not to get one.Not sure why Weber is giving some people a hard time. The new auger is working out well so far. Got to 600 in 14 1/2 minutes on my first cook. I made a Tri Tip today and was able to get from 235 to 600 in 13 minutes.