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Joined the Weber 26 crew

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jdtTX

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I should have done this a long time ago. That extra 4 inches really matters (just don't tell my wife that :eek:)

Makes the 22 look tiny.

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The main thing that keeps me from going to a 26" model is the lack of an affordable rotisserie insert. Until that happens, I'll keep rocking my 22".
 
Stop it! I've been looking for a deal on craigslist but am weakening on just buying a new one. I'm doing OK with restraint, but you guys aren't helping!
 
qnbiker said:
Stop it! I've been looking for a deal on craigslist but am weakening on just buying a new one. I'm doing OK with restraint, but you guys aren't helping!
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i ended up going new. looked forever for a used one, but they never pop up on craigslist or facebook. i had already written off the 150 for a new 22, so i really looked at it as just $150 since i factored that other in as a sunk cost. :D plus is comes with the little weber charcoal baskets and the stainless grate.
 
I've also been wanting a 26" Kettle. I was actually checking them out on Weber's website the other day and noticed that they now have a 24" model that looks like it is positioned to compete with the BGE. It is not ceramic like the BGE, it is still porcelain enameled like all Weber kettles but it is "air insulated double walled". It has a similar shape to the BGE and some similar features like the diffuser plate and the rapidfire lid damper. Also has a hinged lid which is nice, and a has a gas fired ignition system for lighting the coals.

The problem is it costs more than 4 times what the 26" kettle costs. I'd like to know if anyone here has seen one in person and whether they think they are worth the money? I wonder how far they could drop the price if they offered a stripped down version without the gas ignition system.
 
I love mine! Use mine with a slow n sear when I want to smoke one or two small items. The pair will go up against $1000 cookers.

Bought my 26er used on craigslist for 50 bucks and splurged on a new slow n sear since I got a good deal on the grill.

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The summit? Many of us have them. Well worth the money. Feel free to PM with questions

kyleb76 said:
I've also been wanting a 26" Kettle. I was actually checking them out on Weber's website the other day and noticed that they now have a 24" model that looks like it is positioned to compete with the BGE. It is not ceramic like the BGE, it is still porcelain enameled like all Weber kettles but it is "air insulated double walled". It has a similar shape to the BGE and some similar features like the diffuser plate and the rapidfire lid damper. Also has a hinged lid which is nice, and a has a gas fired ignition system for lighting the coals.

The problem is it costs more than 4 times what the 26" kettle costs. I'd like to know if anyone here has seen one in person and whether they think they are worth the money? I wonder how far they could drop the price if they offered a stripped down version without the gas ignition system.
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