Weber Genesis Platinum, I bought in Wausau,Wisconsin. Will be drastically modified.

[Joe Anshien]

Here you go, I found the thread:

Thread 'Convert Genesis 1000 igniter and gas collector to E300 Ceramic Igniter'

Feb 22, 2024

Nice Wisconsin February weather so I thought I would take on a small project I had been thinking about for a while. I always thought the gas collector/igniter design on Genesis 1000's left a lot to be desired. I like the simplicity and reliability of the Piezo igniter, but the electrode/igniter setup was problematic. The gas collectors always corroded away to the point they stopped collecting gas well enough to ignite it or they just corroded to the point they no longer generated enough spark. When I first saw the ceramic igniters on the Genesis E3xx grills, I was impressed and thought...

• Bruce
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• Forum: Weber Gas Grills & Griddles

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Funny - My memory must be shot as I had even liked and commented on that YouTube video. Very similar to the Wolf igniter hack I did back some time ago.

 

[LMichaels]

Funny - My memory must be shot as I had even liked and commented on that YouTube video. Very similar to the Wolf igniter hack I did back some time ago.

I thought you attached simple electrodes in that grill not those ceramic type things on the Genesis. But now that I am seeing what Bruce did on the Genesis, that may be just the ticket for my Wolf. I'm still contemplating doing XOver burner(s) of some sort. Maybe pairing them as the old Summits used to do.

 

[Joe Anshien]

I thought you attached simple electrodes in that grill not those ceramic type things on the Genesis. But now that I am seeing what Bruce did on the Genesis, that may be just the ticket for my Wolf. I'm still contemplating doing XOver burner(s) of some sort. Maybe pairing them as the old Summits used to do.

I bend the bracket around the original mount instead of welding like Bruce did. In fact I am doing another igniter hack on the Alfresco I am working on.

 

[Samuel]

Mark,
Now that's the look I like. The front SS panel pops and brings out the ss shelves, The the handle goes well and adds a classic touch and pop. The red lid and knobs are the cherry on top and pop. Altogether in appearance I give it 3 Pops!!!

 

[MarkCuda]

I had a wood handle laying around, we'll see how it looks painted metallic aluminum.

 

[Bruce]

I am interested to see that on the grill, however, I am thinking a contrasting color would be better.

 

[MarkCuda]

I am thinking a contrasting color would be better.

What color ?

 

[Bruce]

I don't really know Mark. Not red probably. I guess if I had to choose, maybe black.

 

[MarkCuda]

I'll post a picture in the morning with the painted wood handle installed.

 

[Cody Bratton]

excited to see it installed! I think it’ll look good!

 

[MarkCuda]

I was surprised to find a pretty nice wooden handle in my stash today.
It cleaned up good so I just shot it with a coat of paint.
Beats spending $75 or more for someone to make me one.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I thought the gray 1000 handle looked pretty nice on it!

Just occurred to me, would the Genesis platinum emblem fit on it? I think that would be kind of cool. Even if you have to grind the tabs and RTV it on there

 

[MarkCuda]

Just occurred to me, would the Genesis platinum emblem fit on it? I think that would be kind of cool.

I never thought of trying to use the other emblem

What's the best stuff to use to keep it on the lid ?

 

[Cody Bratton]

I’ve never glued one on but I’ve seen Bruce say he’s used high temp rtv. So I’d imagine that would be the stuff to use.

 

[MarkCuda]

Here's the wood handle.

 

[Samuel]

That one has a more modern look to it, I prefer the classic thermoset one pictured here, for look and durability purposes, but it is your grill, so you decide what is best.

 

[LMichaels]

That Ultra Red will definitely hold the emblem on just fine. As for the handle............................MEH sorry not a fan of the silver paint. I think either the regular composite type or a classy wood one.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I like the silver handle. I have a slight feeling I will be mostly alone in that opinion. I think it ties the end caps together nicely and creates a separation between the red top and black cook box nicely. But I also wonder how well that paint will hold up on the wood.

 

[LMichaels]

I like the silver handle. I have a slight feeling I will be mostly alone in that opinion. I think it ties the end caps together nicely and creates a separation between the red top and black cook box nicely. But I also wonder how well that paint will hold up on the wood.

Yeah, the end caps are another point for me that is meh. Really not a huge silver fan. Used carefully where it's not the overwhelming component it's fine. Just a little too much there IMO. But, it's not my grill and other than photos here, I don't have to look at it
Mark, do whatever makes you happy bro!

 

[Samuel]

I think Cody may have a good point to consider about the adding the Platinum emblem. Here is an example of what @Bruce did with his Skyline Platinum lid for this one is his. This pic I have is kind of blurry buy maybe he can provide a much clearer pic.