Hooray! I broke the toilet!

Foxfire · Oct 11, 2012

...Which forced me to stop by Ace Hardware this morning so I could grab a replacement ballcock kit. I even went out of my way to swing by this particular store so I could ogle the 26.75" Weber kettles no one else seems to keep in stock around here. After fiddling with it a bit I headed home to fix the john before the Giants / Reds game started.

All went smoothly until I realized the float rod that came in the kit was too long for my tank. Cursing my luck I flew out the door to the Lowe's a couple blocks away so I could get back in time for the game.

I walk in the door and low and behold, what do I see in their (greatly reduced) grill section? A 26" Weber. What da heck? They never carry those.

So I took a closer look...

I debated that one quite a bit but the better half convinced me it was meant to be. :whoo:

This thing is big!

Welcome home! Decided "Big John" would be an appropriate name. :lol:

Thanks for looking!

gtr · Oct 11, 2012

Killer score! You're gonna love that thing - what a great cooker - the extra space really is nice to have. :thumb:

Foxfire · Oct 11, 2012

I wiped it down and am finishing a little seasoning burn and already notice the extra space is going to make it perfect for kettle smoking. So much easier to keep the temps low than on my 22.5".

BBQ Bandit · Oct 11, 2012

First glimpse of the title... thought of a toilet choking sea pickle.

Great score... does Big John deserve a 21 flush salute?

jeffjenkins1 · Oct 11, 2012

Dude, that's awesome!

Jeff

Skidder · Oct 11, 2012

So so jealous!

Hawg Father of Seoul · Oct 11, 2012

Awesome, I bought the el cheapo and am in love with the space. Jealous mod

gtr · Oct 11, 2012

Don't forget to give the 22.5" a little love once in a while. They really appreciate it and you don't want it getting all lonely and jealous.

jemezspring · Oct 11, 2012

Nice find. I love it when you just stumble across a great deal.

LMAJ · Oct 11, 2012

Congrats!!!

charrederhead · Oct 11, 2012

I found a '95 OTS in great shape for $50 last week, but I gotta say a brandy new OTG for $100 more is a sweeter deal!

sheepdad · Oct 11, 2012

Now that IS a score! :beer:
Congrats and Good Luck with Big John.

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Corky · Oct 11, 2012

And you got to work "ballcock" into your posting! Nicely done!

mbshop · Oct 11, 2012

thats such a great find. i'm sure you will love it.

rg02 · Oct 11, 2012

Nice find! It was meant to be!

Now good thing you fixed the John because big John means more meat which means more-------lol

Enjoy and anxious to see photos of your first cook on it

FamilyManBBQ · Oct 11, 2012

Dang. Think I'm gonna go break the crapper right now...

Great score!!

Timmy · Oct 11, 2012

Mannnn, I've been looking to score one of these for quite some time. Great find. Make us proud and put it to good use.

martyleach · Oct 11, 2012

Holy smokes! That is half price! What a great deal. I have one of those and love it. You can put a lot of food on that puppy. Congrats.

Yendor · Oct 11, 2012

I am really jealous! Awesome find!!!

fingerlickin' · Oct 12, 2012

Um, nice score! but now you got me thinking. I was at home depot the other night and they had a 26" otg for $150, $149 actually, now I'm thinking I should've bought it. How much are they normally?

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