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Weber 2005 Model 841001 22 1/2-Inch Performer Charcoal Grill With Touch and Go Propane Ignition

Brand: Weber
Category: Lawn & Patio

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The grill for people that know grilling is for taste, not a status symbol. March 31, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

If you have ever gone to a grilling championship or BBQ championship, you'll wonder where all the gas grills are. The answer? There aren't any. This is because people that know grilling know it is about the quality and taste of what you cook.

This grill is probably one of the most expensive charcoal grills for consumers, and you'll have to answer for yourself if you think the extra money is worth paying for the igniter and nice cart. I think it is. These grills will last a long time, and if you grill a lot, might as get one that is convenient.

Weber quality is there, fit and finish is great. And remember if you have any problems, Weber has a great customer service department. Just call them up with your serial number and they'll be glad to help you out. I had an igniter malfunction once, and called them up, spoke to a real human, and five minutes later I had a new igniter kit on its way via Fedex. This is the kind of support you will get from Weber.

So while your friends and loved ones may still be after that "status symbol" of grills... you know the ones... the ones that go out and buy a monster $2000 grill, you'll know deep inside that, in fact, YOU have the superior grill, and they have a shiny piece of metal that cost a lot of money. They will try and convince themselves that it "grills a great steak", but once they leave your house, consuming that ribeye you just cooked over Kingford charcoal on your Weber Performer, they will be silently second-guessing themselves.

If you want a REAL grill, and have a few minutes to spare for things done right, I'd recommend this grill with no reservations. It is a great standard 22" Weber grill, the cart is easy to roll around, and the gas igniter works great. I'd also recommend buying a Weber chimney starter. Throw the charcoal into the chimney and place it over the gas flame for 7 minutes, shut the gas off, and let the chimney do the rest. This thing is great, and anyone who appreciates a good meal will appreciate this grill. You'll be able to produce steakhouse quality steaks every time, with that taste that only charcoal can provide.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Nice BBQ! March 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I was kind of hesitant in buying this bbq....I actually put it off for several weeks trying to decide if spending an additional $150 (compared to Weber's One-Touch Gold) was worth it. After several weeks, I can say that this is most definitely worth the extra money.

The unit needs some assembly once you bring it home. Honestly, it take about 20 minutes and all you need are the basic tools that you probably already have. The cart itself is mobile but still feels very sturdy and can easily be moved from one part of my backyard to the other. The charcoal bin is a lot more useful than I thought it would be. It has a piece of wire hooked up to it so that it can't tip over and spill out the charcoal. The bin can only hold 30 lbs. of charcoal and is completely stored underneath the side table, after several light rains this past week, the charcoal was nice and dry for bbq'ing today.

The kettle itself, is pretty much a Weber One-Touch Gold but with a Performer slide-away lid holder and a black ash catcher (as opposed to the silver one). I think that this slide-away lid is better than Weber's add-on version because the performer's lid holder is actually drilled into the side of the kettle; The add-on version is hooked onto the rim and some people complain that this allows smoke and heat to escape (I don't really know if that is true, but it seems logical).

As for the black ash catcher, I like it better than the stainless version. The stainless ash catcher, although just as good, just looks a little grungy to me after several bbq's, maybe the black just hides it better.

Another huge upgrade is the kettle top with a built-in thermometer. I absolutely love the thermometer and wish that it was on all of their grills. On my previous Weber, I had to buy the candy thermometer and put it inside one of the top vents, totally usable, but looked as though it did not belong.

Oh yeah, the performer also has one more thing, the Burner! The burner is controlled through the front faceplate. It's just a small knob (pretty much turns the gas on and off) and then the ignitor; The knob and ignitor are protected from the elements by a plastic cover. The small adjustment knob turns counter clockwise for a while, but I have yet to see much difference in the amount of flame. The burner itself is directly placed on the bottom half of the kettle and it ignites the coals located above it. After about 10 minutes, I can turn off the gas and let the charcoal continue to ash over. Don't worry about assembling the burner, it's already pre-attached to the bowl and all you have to do is connect the fuel line and the ignitor wires to the faceplate.

I was concerned about the fuel consumption but after these past several weeks and bbq's almost every night, I still have a pretty full propane canister. Some might say to use the Bernzomatic fuel canister (to get that hotter flame) but I just use cheap green canisters from the local Walmart, it's worked without a problem and cost about 1/4 of the price.

Another thing about the performer is that Weber included a hinged cooking grate (also included with the one-touch gold) and comes with a set of Charcoal baskets, makes indirect grilling easy.

Only thing that I wished that this Weber included is a cover. I mean, this is Weber's top-of-the-line charcoal grill after all, but maybe now I'm just being greedy.

5 out of 5 stars

Grill March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is the best grill period. If you like electric grills do not buy this grill. Otherwise this is the best grill you will ever own.

5 out of 5 stars

Adventures with Fire March 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I ordered the performer from Amazon and it arrived in about 5 days. No kidding after work I think If I could have picked up the box (it weighs about 100 lbs.) I could have just shaken the thing and it would have put itself together. Don't pay a kid with a screwdriver 50 bucks to put this thing together... it's just too easy to do it yourself. After about 30 minutes with a couple of hand tools it was ready. As always, I fired her up to do some temperature testing. If your new to grilling/ smoking you will quickly learn that temperature is critical to true BBQ.

Anyway, I placed about twenty Kingsford briquettes in the really nice supplied trays and with one touch of the propane system we were underway. It took about five minutes for the charcoal to start to ash and I turned off the propane. With both the bottom and top vents open I placed the lid on the grill.

The temp rose quickly to 500 degrees and my digital thermometer was maxed at 450. The performer includes a thermometer in the lid of the grill and it and the polder disagreed to the tune of about 50 degrees. As is normal the temp stabilized after all the charcoal had an opportunity to completely ignite. I wasn't to concerned about the difference in temp as 50 degrees when grilling isn't a deal breaker... and when smoking I use a digital thermometer anyway.

I allowed the charcoal to burn completely and made some adjustments to the airvents on the bottom of the grill. My only concern was the perfomer wanted to run hotter than I like for a smoker.

I always recommend burning a load of about 40 briquettes in a new grill. This will help to season the grill and burn off any oils or grease that may be used during manufacture.

My first foray into actually cooking on this thing is as usual an old standby: Hamburgers... their easy, cheap and I don't cry if I burn them up on my first run.

I started the grill by loading the trays with charcoal. I also added a couple of mesquite chunks for flavor and color. I lit the grill and it was ready in about 30 minutes to cook. I was cooking burgers and grilling garlic. I cooked the burgers, wrapped the buns in foil and placed them on the side to warm and walla... I'm a hero for another day.

The performer is a great burger making machine... of course thats like saying a Porsche is a great car...

Thanks,
Darren

5 out of 5 stars

Dont hesitate to order Grill and Grill Cover February 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I looked at this grill for several weeks waiting to see if the price would change. I had already made up my mind this was going to be the one I ordered based on the reviews given here. The price did not change on Amazon or in the stores where they were either the same price or higher. I would have ordered sooner, but I was a bit concerned about the shipping charge as it appeared there would be one. When I placed the order it said .01. I figured they would determine the shipping charge and add it later, but they didn't, it's .o1. Also, order the 9986 Weber Performer Grill Cover...it fits. We have used the grill several times and its all that I thought it would be.

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