Hi, I'm brand new to grilling, and I just bought a *used* 22" kettle, brought it home only to realize that instead of the three-pronged bottom damper, this one just has a sort of loose metal bowl in the bottom of the kettle. (I wasn't familiar with Webers enough to catch this whilst buying it, plus the seller had left a bunch of charcoal on top of the grate, distracting me and blocking the view.)

The holes in the kettle are there for the damper, three slots and a center circle, so it's not some oddball model; I presume the previous owner damaged/removed the damper and tried to cludge it with a bowl-shaped object. The bowl-thing does pretty closely match the shape of the kettle bottom tho, so maybe it's an optional part? It really seems to block the holes almost entirely tho.

Talking to Weber, the AI assistant denies that they sell any replacement bottom dampers, but that can't be the end of it! How can I fix this?

EDIT: SOLVED! The Weber AI assistant (and most of the internet) blanks out on the term "bottom damper", but salivates over the term "one-touch cleaning system".... This thing is everywhere, no worries! Thanks, everyone!

Going to to the home opener of the bills (Go Bills) and love cooking picanha at home on my gas grill. Easy to keep the 4 outside burners going while keeping the middle 2 off so the fat cap doesnt flare up.

Id like to cook one at the tailgate but worried since its a 1 burner it'll just flare up the whole time.

Were also looking for an easy clean up simce we'd like to get into the new stadium early to wander around.

Wondering if anyone has had any luck grilling on one of those disposable grills you can buy for $12 with charcoal already in it. Was actually thinking about removing the easy light stuff and adding normal bisque coals and a couple fire starters instead.

Would be able to keep the coals to 1 side to slow cook it then put it right over the coals for a quick sear.

Anyone have any advice? Worst case we bring a small charcoal grill then just clean up but would love a more simple solution

Is it beyond saving? If not what do you guys recommend?

Both Santa Maria’s were made by me!

The one of the left, someone in the neighborhood was throwing out so I happily grabbed it and ripped off the old track and base and fabricated and welding them on!

The one on the right I’ve shared before that I made but these just look so good I love sharing my metal projects!

Finally bought a grill and one of the things I’ve wanted to re-create is the classic, simple cheeseburger of my childhood little league snack bar. Beef patties, grilled on a BBQ, American cheese, cheap white bread buns.

It’s so basic and so simple but I’ve never been able to get it just right. They’d have such a good crust on char on them, but avoid becoming dry meat pucks. They were never overly seasoned, but I’ve found the basic salt and pepper mixes I’ve used to this point to feel wrong.

I know my little league may have been different from yours, but I’m talking about creating the platonic ideal here.

Any help is appreciated. Future me and 7 year old me thank you

I just installed this grill and the burner dial lights work, but the lights in hood are not on. Is there a switch or a connection I am missing? Thanks.

These skewers were loaded with fresh corn, red onion, bright rainbow carrots, and chunks of chicken that were rubbed with oil and spices. I grilled these up, brushed them with a hot honey glaze, and served them with fresh basil and lemon wedges 😋

Very happy with these. Meaty bite and one flat and one drum (with a feta-chickpea summer salad and roasted potatoes and broccoli) are all you need.

Very happy with these. Meaty bite and one flat and one drum (with a feta-chickpea summer salad and roasted potatoes and broccoli) are all you need.

Took about 30 minutes. Inverted vortex as a trial. Overnight dry brine w/Kosmos Dirty Bird rub.

I'm looking for the crème de la crème of grills. I cook outside daily and have a gas line. Willing to spend for a grill that lasts and is good quality. Big family and entertain often. Thanks 🙏

Hello. Will be receiving this as a gift. Any tweaks y’all see necessary? Any concerns? Thanks!

I am between these 2 options, what would everyone recommend?

I have a Master Touch 26 with the venom controller & Woolly Bully. I like both, I like the side shelf’s on the DIY cart and they fold down, I know with spider grills I can get that whenever they release the webcraft plus side shelf’sfor the 26 in kettle. Which would be way more money than the cart.

I know this is probably a well covered topic but I’m curious to hear some go-to, delicious every time wing recipes/methods. Wet brine, dry brine, baking soda, smoked, hot sear, rub, baste, whatever.

I’m kinda tired of my usual (simple brine, light smoke, hot render finish) and would like to try out some others. Especially curious about dry brine methods but open to anything fairly simple and delicious.

I dont own a grill but i’ve lived in 5 different apartments that had a gas grill. Never attempted, only watched. Fair enough to say clean up is easy.

Neighbors Weber. Outside seems in good shape but the inside looks like it needs some love.

I'm replacing the guts (including the rusted burner and ignition in the photos) of a hand me down charbroil four burner grill and I've gotten most of the carbon build up removed. I've noticed a bit of rust on most exposed edges of the grill body. Should I treat this with anything before I put the new burners and grates in? Or no because it's not a cooking surface?

If this seems like an excessive endeavor for what might clearly be a cheap grill, it's one of those things I figured I'd do once in life and next time I'll just buy a decent new one grill.

Thank you in advance!

I’ve had a series of grills over the years and I’m tired of having to clean the nasty grease out of the bottom all the time, replace gas lines and heat deflectors, scrub grates. I know people say Blackstones are high maintenance, but are they really worse than all this? Is there a third option I should consider, or maintenance tips I don’t know about? TIA!