I have an older model Weber larger grill outside. Not sure what model it is as it was given to me. But it just works. I will have to go find out and see what it might need. Didn't use it over the winter and found a mouse nest in it. Gotta clean it out. I don't really need that big one very much and want a portable one so the Q came into my life. Recently, I was looking to upgrade my rusty Coleman Sportster for camping and such and found an older Weber 1200 (2008) in like-new condition!
I would like to do the modification to use with 6' hose and 5 and 20 lb tanks but the thread on that is older and the parts referenced and photos and such don't seem to be available now... Any help? The 1 lb. canister works fine so I think it is that valve pressure, etc.
The Weber Q I have has a one-piece cast iron grill in new shape. I am assuming olive oil or such would be my friend to keep it nice?
I decided that I wanted a stand for it. I saw that the new folding ones are over $120 and, well kind of flimsy. I thought I would look for a used one, anyway. So, i found one attached to a 2017 Electric Q1400 at a great price for that combo. The Q 1400 is also in like new condition and works great and thought I would use that stand for the propane version and then sell the electric Q. My thought was to take the stand and then find a new home for the electeric one, however, it is growing on me like the Q1200 I have acquired. Two's not bad, right? I could concieve of a reason for using both. I still want to use the stand with my Q1200 but the feet are slightly different and more flaired on the 1200 and it doesn't snap into the stand the way it should like the newer Q1400 does. I guess the newer models have been slightly modified. Can the legs/frame be transferred from the one to the other relatively easy? Is there a mod for Q1200 legs OR the stand, instead? The legs on the much older Q1200 are nicer and I would prefer to keep them on that. And if I could swap to use the stand for camping and picnicking the identication plates on the backs would be wrong and that just doesn't sit well with my need for order. Another altertive is to ditch this 1200 and find an newer one or a different stand. Does anybody know what year the changes were made to the feet? Additionally, I was hoping that by getting that stand that I could also use it with a 2000 variety that might turn up somewhere for when guests come over (although I am covered with the larger Weber and the two Qs I already got, but I am a little obsessed and could see having both a 1200 and a 2200 and maybe even keeping that 1400.
Also, which grate setup is better, the older cast iron or the newer two-piece set with the porcelain on it? I haven't tried but I am assuming that the ones from the newer electric would easily fit in there but haven't tried it yet but will hopefully do so later today. I kind of like the cast iron one-piece but the 2 piece setup will be easier to transport and clean and fit in my cleaning bucket. I imagine that I would eventually upgrade to stainless steel on the Q1200.
Lastly, I want to install a temperature guage by drilling and installing. I don't think I have to worry about the warranty on this 2008. Any tips, thoughts, considerations?
AS a side note, when I checked out a newer Q1200 in the store it seemed that the fit and finish is not as nice as the 2008 one. The 2008 Q1200 just feels more substantial (and heavier). I really like these little Q grills and how well they seem to be made with stainless parts, aluminum, and such. They seem to have a lot of quality which attracts me to them like my affection for older well-built precision sewing machines...
Well, if you got this far, thanks.
I would like to do the modification to use with 6' hose and 5 and 20 lb tanks but the thread on that is older and the parts referenced and photos and such don't seem to be available now... Any help? The 1 lb. canister works fine so I think it is that valve pressure, etc.
The Weber Q I have has a one-piece cast iron grill in new shape. I am assuming olive oil or such would be my friend to keep it nice?
I decided that I wanted a stand for it. I saw that the new folding ones are over $120 and, well kind of flimsy. I thought I would look for a used one, anyway. So, i found one attached to a 2017 Electric Q1400 at a great price for that combo. The Q 1400 is also in like new condition and works great and thought I would use that stand for the propane version and then sell the electric Q. My thought was to take the stand and then find a new home for the electeric one, however, it is growing on me like the Q1200 I have acquired. Two's not bad, right? I could concieve of a reason for using both. I still want to use the stand with my Q1200 but the feet are slightly different and more flaired on the 1200 and it doesn't snap into the stand the way it should like the newer Q1400 does. I guess the newer models have been slightly modified. Can the legs/frame be transferred from the one to the other relatively easy? Is there a mod for Q1200 legs OR the stand, instead? The legs on the much older Q1200 are nicer and I would prefer to keep them on that. And if I could swap to use the stand for camping and picnicking the identication plates on the backs would be wrong and that just doesn't sit well with my need for order. Another altertive is to ditch this 1200 and find an newer one or a different stand. Does anybody know what year the changes were made to the feet? Additionally, I was hoping that by getting that stand that I could also use it with a 2000 variety that might turn up somewhere for when guests come over (although I am covered with the larger Weber and the two Qs I already got, but I am a little obsessed and could see having both a 1200 and a 2200 and maybe even keeping that 1400.
Also, which grate setup is better, the older cast iron or the newer two-piece set with the porcelain on it? I haven't tried but I am assuming that the ones from the newer electric would easily fit in there but haven't tried it yet but will hopefully do so later today. I kind of like the cast iron one-piece but the 2 piece setup will be easier to transport and clean and fit in my cleaning bucket. I imagine that I would eventually upgrade to stainless steel on the Q1200.
Lastly, I want to install a temperature guage by drilling and installing. I don't think I have to worry about the warranty on this 2008. Any tips, thoughts, considerations?
AS a side note, when I checked out a newer Q1200 in the store it seemed that the fit and finish is not as nice as the 2008 one. The 2008 Q1200 just feels more substantial (and heavier). I really like these little Q grills and how well they seem to be made with stainless parts, aluminum, and such. They seem to have a lot of quality which attracts me to them like my affection for older well-built precision sewing machines...
Well, if you got this far, thanks.
