Startup and Shutdown Times

[Mike McCabe]

I'm thinking about getting the Smokefire to replace a propane grill and I'm curious as to how long it typically takes to preheat in the summer and how long the shutdown takes to run.

 

[Darian Hofer]

Preheat is normally fairly quick. Obviously it takes a little longer depending on how high you want the temp.
Shutdown…I haven’t timed it, but it always surprises me how long it takes.

 

[Lew Newby]

Operating optimally the EX4 will heat to 600 F in about 15 minutes. The EX6 takes about 20 minutes. A normal shutdown takes about 15 minutes but there is a quick shutdown technique that Weber doesn't advertise.

 

[Darian Hofer]

Operating optimally the EX4 will heat to 600 F in about 15 minutes. The EX6 takes about 20 minutes. A normal shutdown takes about 15 minutes but there is a quick shutdown technique that Weber doesn't advertise.

I’m surprised the larger EX6 heats up faster,
I thought they both used the same size heat generating parts? Fire pot size, fans and such.