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03-01-2017, 01:31 PM | #1 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 05-16-16
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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*Opinions* Weber Premium 22" vs. 26" Price Difference
So I've done some research on the 26" Weber Premium Kettle - not really interested in buying it, just some b.s. research - and I see that there is a lot to like about it. The size is great, and the bottom-mounted airflow and ash clean out gimmick that Weber has on the Kettles now is great, to name two things.
My hangup with it is the price... Not even whether or not it's worth $299, but is it really worth double the smaller unit? Here's my opinion: No, I don't think for ~30% more cooking space and added difficulty controlling low temps that the Premium 26" is worth double the Premium 22". What are some of your thoughts?
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03-01-2017, 01:37 PM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-16-10
Location: Culver City, CA
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I have a couple of 22.5's and a 26. I use the 26 way more - like almost all the time. I have a family of 4, including 2 teenage sons, so I do need that extra cook space - a lot. One thing about 22's is that they can be pretty easily found on CL for a decent price, at least around here.
Personally, if you need the space I'd go with the 26. If you break out the cost of each cooker over the period of time you'll be using it (many, many years), the difference doesn't really amount to much.
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50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD? |
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03-01-2017, 01:51 PM | #3 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-01-11
Location: Morris, IL
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One thing that I've learned about Weber in the past 20 years or so... Every time (now 4 times) I've done research and thought "There is no way this Grill is worth it", I've been proven wrong after using it.
I'll soon find out if that proves true again, since I just purchased a 26. I have to admit it was still really hard for me to part with $300 for an overgrown kettle. |
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03-01-2017, 01:57 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-08-10
Location: Howell, MI
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I have two daisy wheel kettles, a 1979 and a 1993. When one of them finally wears out, I plan on replacing it with a 26" kettle.
Unless I find one on clearance before then.
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Two Weber daisy wheel kettles A: 1979 P: 1993, and an unused ECB |
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03-01-2017, 02:00 PM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-10-11
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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I am always on the lookout for a good used deal on a 26 on craigslist, but they just never come up. I don't need one, but very much want one in my arsenal . That extra room is always nice to have.
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03-01-2017, 02:48 PM | #7 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 04-25-16
Location: Rochester/Finger Lakes NY
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Price out the Weber ranch (37") and you will see the 26" is an absolute bargain!
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03-01-2017, 03:21 PM | #8 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-29-15
Location: AntHome 92025
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I just picked up a CL 26" for $180. It's in pretty good condition. They don't come up for sale much. Probably because there are not a lot of them around.
Haven't used it much because I'm going to make it into a performer with gas assist. If you have never used a performer, they are so much nicer than a straight kettle, imho. The table & gas assist really makes a difference. I got rid of my 22" kettle after I got the performer - both were a CL purchase. I doubt I'll get rid of the performer - I've grown attached to it. Might off the 18" kettle.
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18.5/14.5 WSMs, 26.5 XL, 22.5 Performer, JJ & SJ Kettles, OKJ Highland, Genesis 330 |
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03-01-2017, 03:35 PM | #9 |
On the road to being a farker
Join Date: 05-17-11
Location: Westfield NJ
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Hi Ciggy-
As I was told, time and time again when trying to decide on and 18 inch WSM or a 22 WSM, if you can afford it go with the larger. I've never looked back and as someone who has a 22 kettle, I wish I had a 26. I see you live in Brooklyn, do you have the room for the 26?
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03-01-2017, 03:35 PM | #10 | |
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Join Date: 02-22-14
Location: Kensington, MD
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The thing about the 26 is you can do so much more with it via indirect cooking. |
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03-01-2017, 04:15 PM | #11 | |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 03-29-15
Location: AntHome 92025
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Put a 26 next to a 22 & you will see it's a much larger grill.
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18.5/14.5 WSMs, 26.5 XL, 22.5 Performer, JJ & SJ Kettles, OKJ Highland, Genesis 330 |
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03-01-2017, 05:02 PM | #12 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 11-01-15
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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I've got a 22 and a 26incher. I usually fill it up every time I cook, so that we have leftovers for a couple of days. Since getting the 26, I rarely use the 22. However the 22 has come in handy as a searing station when I was cooking a bunch of steaks indirect on the 26.
I love having both of them. If you are starting from scratch, buying new, and have a family to feed, then I think the extra money is justifiable for the 26 (assuming you have the discretionary cash). However, if tight on cash, I think buying a couple of used kettles would suffice when extra room is needed.
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Peoria Custom Cooker-Backyard Offset w/ insulated firebox, 22 and 26in Weber Kettles |
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03-01-2017, 06:22 PM | #14 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 02-22-10
Location: USA
Name/Nickname : Private
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I've got both sizes and use the big weber so much I gave my neighbor the 22".
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03-01-2017, 06:25 PM | #15 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 01-11-15
Location: rockford il
Name/Nickname : Tim, Moon
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