Hello all...first post for me. I caught a nasty case of Webertiveitis during this recent shut down. I didn't mean for it to happen but it just did. How did I catch it you ask???? A green top 3 burner silver B with stainless bling front doors in darn good condition. This grill replaced a very nice Costco grill that I owned for 12 years. I immediately noticed the Weber got hotter...didnt have flare ups.....and had more even heat distribution. I am a terrible cook but the new/old Weber B has got me all fired up to improve my cooking status. I even purchased a Thermo pen MK4 which has already saved my butt several times. Well long story short I just picked up my 6th Weber tonight and I hope I can find a vaccine quick because grill rehab is hard ....dirty.....work. It is some how addictive even though your scraping grease and carbon ....it really makes no sense. I think it has something to do with how easy of a target these thing are. They pop up on craigslist daily.....how could anyone give up on such a quality grill????
So now for my questions.....
I was working on a Genesis Copper 3 burner and noticed the knobs didn't really push down prior to the turn. This grill had been left outside uncovered so I assumed I just needed to clean the valves. I removed the valves and did a pretty good job for a rookie. I reassembled and tried again. Now with no knob on the stem they all had good spring action. Once I put the cover back on and installed the knobs I couldn't really feel the push down springy effect. This baffled me for a while and still does. The only thing I could think was that when the knobs are inserted through the stainless cover they now have no wiggle room and are forced to go straight down....could that be it? Or maybe it was the plastic knob itself? Nope I can hear you saying you didn't do a good enough job cleaning the valves......or u need new valves. I can also note that the flames on the burners weren't that perfect even blue flame...they were a bit high and not uniform if that helps you give me advice. So that was the very long way around to my actual question. My question is...........for burner 2 and burner 3......what function does the push down to turn actually have? Burner 1 did in fact push down but 2 and 3 did not have good action with the knobs installed....but did have good action w no knobs. Note.....I sold the grill today so your answers will just serve to educate a long winded newbie. Another note.....burner 2 and 3 came on just fine by just turning the knob.
Question #2
I need a warming rack or two for my B. From what I have seen all warming racks are just cheap steel. Where do u recommend me purchasing a warming rack and is there such a thing as a non stick warming rack???
Question #3
I mentioned earlier that I am a terrible cook. I am now picking up the pace and trying to learn. I have been using parts from my Craigslist grills to make my B the best it can ................wait for it.................................. B.... That was bad wasn't it? Anyway I thought the cast iron grated looked rich so I kept those for myself but it looks like u pros like this guy here that sells the mega monster stainless grates. Is one or the other easier to cook on? I have read plenty about the CI rust issue and cleaning issue but haven't had too much of a problem so far. But Im just gunna go with what u guys tell me given your years of experience. Buy from your guy the mega trons or stick with my rich lookin CI's????
How bout that for my first post. If you made it all the way to the end I tip my hat to you.
Thanks!
Jim
So now for my questions.....
I was working on a Genesis Copper 3 burner and noticed the knobs didn't really push down prior to the turn. This grill had been left outside uncovered so I assumed I just needed to clean the valves. I removed the valves and did a pretty good job for a rookie. I reassembled and tried again. Now with no knob on the stem they all had good spring action. Once I put the cover back on and installed the knobs I couldn't really feel the push down springy effect. This baffled me for a while and still does. The only thing I could think was that when the knobs are inserted through the stainless cover they now have no wiggle room and are forced to go straight down....could that be it? Or maybe it was the plastic knob itself? Nope I can hear you saying you didn't do a good enough job cleaning the valves......or u need new valves. I can also note that the flames on the burners weren't that perfect even blue flame...they were a bit high and not uniform if that helps you give me advice. So that was the very long way around to my actual question. My question is...........for burner 2 and burner 3......what function does the push down to turn actually have? Burner 1 did in fact push down but 2 and 3 did not have good action with the knobs installed....but did have good action w no knobs. Note.....I sold the grill today so your answers will just serve to educate a long winded newbie. Another note.....burner 2 and 3 came on just fine by just turning the knob.
Question #2
I need a warming rack or two for my B. From what I have seen all warming racks are just cheap steel. Where do u recommend me purchasing a warming rack and is there such a thing as a non stick warming rack???
Question #3
I mentioned earlier that I am a terrible cook. I am now picking up the pace and trying to learn. I have been using parts from my Craigslist grills to make my B the best it can ................wait for it.................................. B.... That was bad wasn't it? Anyway I thought the cast iron grated looked rich so I kept those for myself but it looks like u pros like this guy here that sells the mega monster stainless grates. Is one or the other easier to cook on? I have read plenty about the CI rust issue and cleaning issue but haven't had too much of a problem so far. But Im just gunna go with what u guys tell me given your years of experience. Buy from your guy the mega trons or stick with my rich lookin CI's????
How bout that for my first post. If you made it all the way to the end I tip my hat to you.
Thanks!
Jim
Silver last night for $20 because the ad said cast iron grates and ss flavor bars......yep that was enough for me to get in the truck and roll...I have lost my mind!!!