Weber Performer with no gas ignition?

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jun 24, 2007

Picked up the Performer Stainless yesterday which I found on CL. It has "EE" stamped into the top vent, making it a 1999 model from what I understand.

I was a bit surprised to find that it does not have gas ignition. For some reason I was under the impression that gas ignition as well as the cart was what made it a Performer. Oh well, I don't see it as a big deal. I just didn't realize that Weber ever made a performer without it.

Gonna get a new top grate and try it out tomorrow.:mrgreen:

Edit: Gotta thank our new brother Rusty Barton for letting me know about the CL Post for this Performer.

Rusty_Barton · Jun 24, 2007

Here's a diagram of the Performer Charcoal from the Weber web site:

http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/support/part/schematic.aspx?inc=P801001

Here's a link to the PDF manual of the "Performer without Touch-and-Go"

http://www.weber.com/manuals/pdf_files/Performer_Charcoal_39947_11_1996.pdf

Norcoredneck · Jun 24, 2007

Wheres the pics? Is it all stainless?

swamprb · Jun 25, 2007

Pat- This is what they look like. ( with rotisserie ring )

Coming soon the WSM Performer!

Brian

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jun 25, 2007

Rusty_Barton said:
Here's a diagram of the Performer Charcoal from the Weber web site:

http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/support/part/schematic.aspx?inc=P801001

Here's a link to the PDF manual of the "Performer without Touch-and-Go"

http://www.weber.com/manuals/pdf_files/Performer_Charcoal_39947_11_1996.pdf

Thanks Rusty. It came with a manual, but of course, it didn't let on that it was the last year before the Touch-and-Go was gonna come out. :mrgreen:

The pre-2000 date is the key.

CarbonToe · Jun 25, 2007

It's not a Performer it's a Weber One-Touch Platinum Kettle

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jun 25, 2007

CarbonToe said:
It's not a Performer it's a Weber One-Touch Platinum Kettle

In all other respects other than the gas ignition, it looks like a Peformer -- not like the one in the picture you posted. Imagine a Performer Stainless with the gas bottle removed. They did call it a Performer in 1999. I have the manual with it -- says right there on the front of the manual "Performer"

That is why I was surprised in the first place. I will post a picture of it today.

Bill-Chicago · Jun 25, 2007

Swarm

Whats in that little keg?

CarbonToe · Jun 25, 2007

HeSmellsLikeSmoke said:
In all other respects other than the gas ignition, it looks like a Peformer -- not like the one in the picture you posted. Imagine a Performer Stainless with the gas bottle removed. They did call it a Performer in 1999. I have the manual with it -- says right there on the front of the manual "Performer"

That is why I was surprised in the first place. I will post a picture of it today.

How wierd is that!!!!

swamprb · Jun 25, 2007

willkat98 said:
Swarm

Whats in that little keg?

That would be the propane tank for the Touch n' Go Charcoal igniter.

Jim is still a proud owner of a Performer!

Brian

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Jun 25, 2007

willkat98 said:
Whats in that little keg?

Brian, I bet he is referring to that little wooden keg against the wall on the right of the Performer?

Bill-Chicago · Jun 25, 2007

HeSmellsLikeSmoke said:
Brian, I bet he is referring to that little wooden keg against the wall on the right of the Performer?

You are correct sir.

Never heard of propane sold by the barrel.

swamprb · Jun 25, 2007

Oh, the keg. It was my FIL's, used to make pickeled Herring. Man that stuff stunk! Farker ate Lutefisk too! He fished in Alaska with Norwegians and Scandahoovians.

Brian

Pyle's BBQ · Jun 25, 2007

Are you saving the keg to use for smoking? That would make for an intresting smoke.

Weber Performer with no gas ignition?

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