OTS to OTG upgrade


 
Dwain Pannell

Dwain Pannell

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A while back I replaced my OTS food grate with the hinge grate and gave the OTS grate to my son for his UDS build. The other day as I was sweeping out the OTS I noticed one of the sweeper padles was bend. I checked it out and it needed replacement (The "H" style sweeper is a direct replacement for the "bolt" style). So, since I was ordering anyway, I decided to get the high capacity ash system as seen on the OTG. I also added a thermometer for kicks.

Before:



The goods:



I had to cut the old system off:





The new system:





After:



The thermometer:

 
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I added the ash system about two years ago and I love the thing. I am getting ready to change out the sweeper because one is bent. I also have to get my lid and bowl back to round. Any pointers?
 
Curt Davis said:
I added the ash system about two years ago and I love the thing. I am getting ready to change out the sweeper because one is bent. I also have to get my lid and bowl back to round. Any pointers?
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I had to use a dremel tool with cutoff wheel to cut the sweeper rod near the bolt. Is wasn't budging with wrench and pliers ...especially when I twisted the thumbscrew right off.

I'm not sure how to correct the out-of-round bowl and lid.
 
Nice upgrade.

Dwain Pannell said:
I had to use a dremel tool with cutoff wheel to cut the sweeper rod near the bolt. Is wasn't budging with wrench and pliers ...especially when I twisted the thumbscrew right off.

I'm not sure how to correct the out-of-round bowl and lid.
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I put mine on flat surface to see where the gap was. The put the lid on the side and give a small push. Put back on flat surface and see if there is no more gap.
 
Thanks for the tip. I will have to borrow my wife's Dremel that I got her for Christmas. Also, where did you find those lights on your deck posts. The wife wants some now. What year is the kettle you upgraded?
 
I will check our store. I assume they are solar powered. Mine is from 2000 and was knocked over repeatedly by a black lab which explains the roundness issue. It will not seal at all so it is either fix it or replace this year. I am looking forward to the crimson color coming this year. It is the color of my alma mater.
 
Nice work Dwain. I have an OT silver as well that I am about to give to my sister (found a used performer) and when I went to clean it up for her, I had the same problem with the vent/sweeper. I was able to clean it up and fix it but had I known you could order the whole system I would have just done that whole thing

Looks good
 
Well done Dwain.
The thermometer is it fairly accurate? I was thinking of adding one to my performer...
 
Dwain; nice job on the upgrade!

I also have a OTS and am considering an upgrade by adding the high capacity ash catcher. From whom did you order these parts? I suppose I could call Weber, but I don't see where these replacement parts are offered on line.
 
Tony R said:
Well done Dwain.
The thermometer is it fairly accurate? I was thinking of adding one to my performer...
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Who knows. It's the stock Weber branded thermometer. LOL

Edit: you guilted me into boiling a pot of water. It's 11* low.
 
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Pete in PG said:
Dwain; nice job on the upgrade!

I also have a OTS and am considering an upgrade by adding the high capacity ash catcher. From whom did you order these parts? I suppose I could call Weber, but I don't see where these replacement parts are offered on line.
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Ereplacementparts.com

Sweeper: 90993
Ash catcher 63093
 
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Did the porcelain coating chip off when you drilled the hole for the thermometer?
How much did the whole conversion cost?
 
Greg Y said:
Did the porcelain coating chip off when you drilled the hole for the thermometer?
How much did the whole conversion cost?
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As any good southern boy would do: I used duct tape. It did not chip as I increased drill bit sizes to fit.

I think all three items plus shipping was ~$55. I think online Home Depot lists the Silver for $99 and the Gold for $149 so it's a wash.
 
Nice job Dwain, the ash catcher is so much better I have to wonder why it's just not a standard item for the kettle along with a therm.?
 
When a did my upgrade I was able to get the ash catcher off amazon . It was through a reseller that was hit or miss with stock.
 
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