Cassondra
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Hi all~
I was surfing marketplace, looking for another grill like my old one, because I thought my old one was toast.
We got this grill from Lowe's (I've forgotten when) shortly after we bought this olde house (1849) as a restoration project. I searched (and paid more than we could afford--$700 from Lowe's for this chocolate colored model) because we love steak, and I couldn't get a good sear on any other gas grill we'd owned. I took great care of my grill the first few years--kept the cover on, cleaned it regularly...but then life happened.
Elder care for my mom, then health issues for my husband, and there was sad neglect.
I light the burners with a grill lighter. I use a fish grilling aluminum thingy on top of the grates cuz the old grates get metal in our food. And STILL, this grill cooks for us 4-5 nights per week. It's a freaking TANK.
I have loved this grill, but thought I had to say goodbye to my beloved friend because the bottom was rusted out completely. I was looking at the Member's Mark grills from SAM's because the new Webers don't seem as tank-like, and honestly, we can't justify the $1500 they want for a similar build. But nothing would really replace the Weber I have loved.
Then I hit on this forum searching for Weber Genesis used grills!
After poking at my old grill, I realize the "bottom" of the grill is not part of the actual box!
Some thingies are rusted, but the actual box looks solid!
I'm going to be reading, and hope to get advice on where to get parts and refurb my old friend! Ready to learn from all of you!
Oh....I'm a writer and editor, who has recently returned to the green industry. I do turf management for money now. I'm decent with tools, but have a LOT to learn about these grills.
Thank you in advance for all the remedial help I know I will require. I know nothing. *hangs head*
I was surfing marketplace, looking for another grill like my old one, because I thought my old one was toast.
We got this grill from Lowe's (I've forgotten when) shortly after we bought this olde house (1849) as a restoration project. I searched (and paid more than we could afford--$700 from Lowe's for this chocolate colored model) because we love steak, and I couldn't get a good sear on any other gas grill we'd owned. I took great care of my grill the first few years--kept the cover on, cleaned it regularly...but then life happened.
Elder care for my mom, then health issues for my husband, and there was sad neglect.
I light the burners with a grill lighter. I use a fish grilling aluminum thingy on top of the grates cuz the old grates get metal in our food. And STILL, this grill cooks for us 4-5 nights per week. It's a freaking TANK.
I have loved this grill, but thought I had to say goodbye to my beloved friend because the bottom was rusted out completely. I was looking at the Member's Mark grills from SAM's because the new Webers don't seem as tank-like, and honestly, we can't justify the $1500 they want for a similar build. But nothing would really replace the Weber I have loved.
Then I hit on this forum searching for Weber Genesis used grills!
After poking at my old grill, I realize the "bottom" of the grill is not part of the actual box!
Some thingies are rusted, but the actual box looks solid!
I'm going to be reading, and hope to get advice on where to get parts and refurb my old friend! Ready to learn from all of you!
Oh....I'm a writer and editor, who has recently returned to the green industry. I do turf management for money now. I'm decent with tools, but have a LOT to learn about these grills.
Thank you in advance for all the remedial help I know I will require. I know nothing. *hangs head*
