Scored me a Performer

[Ray.S]

I am done with gas. I had a 22" Kettle many years back so my eye was to find a good deal on a Performer on Craigslist and I found one better than my expectations. Looks great next to my WSM and I love the fact that the table shares now for both. A lot of experimenting ahead.

My eyes are on a Slow N Sear but I do not see many here using one. I would like to hear some feedback.

Also where are you guys routing your probe wires? On my WSM I did the slot in the middle section per the tips page here and I love it but I am worried about doing it on the kettle lid.

 

[Bill W San Diego]

Nice looking Performer Ray. You're going to love cooking on that baby. As for routing the probe wires, I just run them under the lid. I've been running them that way for over a year now and haven't had any problems. Good luck and enjoy your new toy.

Bill

 

[Rich Dahl]

Nice score. I just cut a small notch in the rim of the kettle with my dremel taped off the area so it wouldn't t chip out. Done that on both performers and both WSMs works great. FYI I made the cut on the backside of the table, about the 4 o'clock position if you're standing at the back of the table looking toward the kettle so the wires didn't interfere with the table usage.

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

Great performer Ray and the second best Weber a WSM great family, I have never cut the lip on my performer but i did on the WSM I just run the wires under the lip as i do not do many low and slows on the performer, but i did just update to the metal table and love it. Need to get the new style bale next.

 

[Ray.S]

Where can I get a parts breakdown on the newer model so I can look at ordering the bale and table at some point? I take it that you order this stuff through Weber?

I am going to make something like Earl did here but maybe insulate with bricks to work more like a Slow N Sear
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?40101-Larger-Kettle-Charcoal-basket-(pics)

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

Where can I get a parts breakdown on the newer model so I can look at ordering the bale and table at some point? I take it that you order this stuff through Weber?

I am going to make something like Earl did here but maybe insulate with bricks to work more like a Slow N Sear
http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?40101-Larger-Kettle-Charcoal-basket-(pics)

Ray sent you a PM.
Kevin.

 

[Pat G]

The Performers rock Ray. You are going to love it.