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08-27-2013, 07:49 PM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-24-13
Location: San Jose, CA
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IQ120 Custom install
Hey all! Very excited to have found this site! I've been reading and gathering info here for months and I finally pulled the trigger.
I bought a new Weber Performer about 5 months back and have used it and enjoyed it thoroughly! After waiting weeks for the iq120 to be available on amazon I'm ready. I plan to drill a 1 1/8" hole just below the charcoal grate, in a "dead" spot where the ash scrapers won't interfere. I have a 1"xclose NPT stainless-steel nipple which I will thread into the kettle. Inside the kettle there will be a 90 degree stainless- steel elbow pointing down and slightly toward the hot side. Outside the kettle is a 1" SS coupler which I will thread the hose barb provided with the iq120. Questions: Anyone see any major issues with my planned installation? Also, as I was prepping to drill the hole, I scraped off some of the "seasoning" inside. There is now a small gap, about 1/16" between the bottom of the kettle and one of the ash scrapers/vent dampers. Will that small gap reseal after a few cooks? Or should I remove the things and reshape them. Anyways, hope this wasn't a horrible first topic, and thanks for reading! I look forward too all of your insights in the future.  |
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08-27-2013, 07:55 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 04-30-12
Location: Huntsville, AL
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welcome to the neighborhood neighbor!!!
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CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER | PRIMO XL | WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM | WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!
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08-29-2013, 05:09 PM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-24-13
Location: San Jose, CA
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UPDATE with pics
So I finally got around to installing my iq120, this thing rocks!
drilled a 1 1/4" hole hole1.jpg inserted 1"x close stainless steel nipple nipple1.jpg stainless steel elbow elbow1.jpg stainless steel coupler on the outside for provided hose barb coupler1.jpg fire setup Attachment 84402 snake method fire2.jpg iq120 hooked up setup1.jpg probe hole probe hole1.jpg conduit grommet grommet1.jpg 225 baby! setup2.jpg Last edited by 98Ludedude; 09-28-2013 at 06:06 PM.. |
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08-29-2013, 05:20 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
  Join Date: 08-22-13
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Love it...The IQ is a handy little pit babysitter!
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08-29-2013, 05:22 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-09-13
Location: Dog Patch, Ca
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Looks slick...No issues here...Let us know how it holds temps...Smoke on...
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08-29-2013, 08:39 PM
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is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-06-09
Location: Wilson, NC
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Nice job!!!
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08-29-2013, 09:05 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-30-13
Location: Lake City, FL
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Looking good from here!
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08-30-2013, 12:42 AM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-24-13
Location: San Jose, CA
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Thanks for all the good remarks guys! I was a little on the fence about drilling holes into my beloved kettle, but it all went together quite well. No chipping of the porcelain, no leaks needing sealing at all!
I did a test run with some St. Louis spares, held a perfect 225 for 6 hours, only spiking up to 232 for a few minutes, dialed the iq120 air intake down to the 3 position, and all was well! Ribs had a perfect flavor, could have left them on a tad longer though. |
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08-30-2013, 06:05 PM
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Found some matches.
Join Date: 08-24-13
Location: San Jose, CA
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another mod
With Labor day coming up, and my 22.5" kettle doing the smoking with the new iq120, I knew I was going to need a little more room for all of the corn, burgers, dogs etc... Easy fix: 14.5" WSJ, a few bolts, wing nuts and a pice of aluminum I'd have this done in no time.(note iq120 not installed, don't like leaving it out when not in use)
a few 2" bolts threaded through the existing anchors from the bottom and wing nuts. wing nuts.jpg aluminum strut mounted to the rear. aluminum strut.jpg How cute. duel webers.jpg You may notice it is a little crooked, this was done on purpose. By pre-loading the strut, i think the weight of coals and food should bring it down to level. Looking forward to fully utilizing this addition. Grilling of course, chimney starter, hot coals, tools, storage, who knows! And it comes off in a minute with 3 wing nuts for on the go camping or tailgating! |
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