New Weber Summit Kamado - Page 2

scp · 12-02-2020, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by katan

I would be curious about the smoothness of the sweeper system for other WSC owners. Scrapes in the bowl, lump getting caught, bends in the sweepers - what is the experience?

I wish this new cooker would have a better way to deal with lump. Those sweeper arms get trashed if you use lump very much.

My 20 year old performer..is starting to get long in the tooth and am starting to look for replacement. The introduction of the Weber Kamado...had me thinking/wishing it could be a replacement for my performer AND my WSM.

Anybody have a work around using lump in a weber with the Sweeper clean-out system?

musicmanj · 12-02-2020, 09:30 AM

I use lump in my weber kettle all the time, and ended up buying another charcoal grate, putting it on top of the existing one, but turned 90 degrees. Makes the holes much smaller so the little bits of lump stick in the grates instead of dropping down to the bottom of the BBQ. This has helped with the sweeper system for me.

I'm curious about this new kamado as well. Looks like it will be pretty versatile without the weight of a ceramic kamado.

Lobsterbake · 12-02-2020, 09:31 AM

That will be nice! Congratulations!

16Adams · 12-02-2020, 09:37 AM

There are many sizes and manufacturers of the top of the line kick ash basket. I have a friend that uses an undersized basket in his Large BGE. He only uses lump and He loves it. I have another friend that has a smaller basket that he sits in his smoker and cooks chicken on either side.
As insulated as the double wall Weber Kamado appears in reviews would this be an option while using lump?

SweetHeatBBQnSC · 12-02-2020, 09:43 AM

Beautiful cooker, now lets get it rocking!

scp · 12-02-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by musicmanj

I use lump in my weber kettle all the time, and ended up buying another charcoal grate, putting it on top of the existing one, but turned 90 degrees. Makes the holes much smaller so the little bits of lump stick in the grates instead of dropping down to the bottom of the BBQ. This has helped with the sweeper system for me.

I'm curious about this new kamado as well. Looks like it will be pretty versatile without the weight of a ceramic kamado.

Thanks I will try that...think I have an extra bottom grate laying around.

4ever3 · 12-02-2020, 10:57 AM

Great looking cooker!!!

Now, fire it UP!!!!

(but take it outta the house first

)

mcyork28 · 12-02-2020, 11:18 AM

That's a good idea. You could probably even cut some expanded metal and lay it over the top of the charcoal grate. I did that with my stick burners with elevated fire grates and it worked really well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanj

I use lump in my weber kettle all the time, and ended up buying another charcoal grate, putting it on top of the existing one, but turned 90 degrees. Makes the holes much smaller so the little bits of lump stick in the grates instead of dropping down to the bottom of the BBQ. This has helped with the sweeper system for me.

I'm curious about this new kamado as well. Looks like it will be pretty versatile without the weight of a ceramic kamado.

Curt.P · 12-02-2020, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mcyork28

That's a good question. I'm not really sure. Took a quick look at the box and documentation and didn't see "made in the USA" anyplace.

They used to put it on the sticker that's on the corner of the box that has the serial number. Mine says it on the sticker that's attached to the back of the table too.

redhawk · 12-02-2020, 12:40 PM

Not sure I like the look of the new diffuser plate with the holes around the edges. Seems to diminish the amount of space that isn't directly over the coals with those holes. Could be nothing though.

Big George's BBQ · 12-02-2020, 12:58 PM

Looks amazing. Congrats and enjoy.

mcyork28 · 12-02-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt.P

They used to put it on the sticker that's on the corner of the box that has the serial number. Mine says it on the sticker that's attached to the back of the table too.

Looks like it's still made in the USA.

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North Is Up · 12-02-2020, 11:37 PM

The photo with the temperature gauge makes it look like a spaceship. Good luck with it. Beautiful.

jzadski · 12-03-2020, 07:26 AM

Congrats, that looks pretty sweet!

katan · 12-03-2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by North Is Up

The photo with the temperature gauge makes it look like a spaceship. Good luck with it. Beautiful.

I call mine the "Dalek". It exterminates my food effectively. Just to add more to sci-fi and/or space references.

12-02-2020, 09:37 AM	#19
16Adams somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-16-13 Location: USA	There are many sizes and manufacturers of the top of the line kick ash basket. I have a friend that uses an undersized basket in his Large BGE. He only uses lump and He loves it. I have another friend that has a smaller basket that he sits in his smoker and cooks chicken on either side. As insulated as the double wall Weber Kamado appears in reviews would this be an option while using lump? __________________ Tiernan SOB34, Primo Oval XL, Oklahoma Joe's Bronco, Oklahoma Joe's Highland, Pit Boss Austin XL, Pit Boss Table Top

12-02-2020, 09:43 AM	#20
SweetHeatBBQnSC is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-21-19 Location: Johnsonville, SC Name/Nickname : Joedy	Beautiful cooker, now lets get it rocking! __________________ Isaiah 41:10-Chunky Dunks BBQ-Competition Team Propane Whole Hog Cooker Grill Master Gasser--(Deceased) Weber Kettle 22"(Hoyt) WSM 22.5"(Bertha) RecTeq 590(Fancy) Blackstone 17" griddle O.G. Barrel Charcoal Grill--(Chicken Graveyard) [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Clemson Orange Thermapen Mk4[/B][/COLOR]

12-02-2020, 10:57 AM	#22
4ever3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-29-12 Location: Tulsa	Great looking cooker!!! Now, fire it UP!!!! (but take it outta the house first ) __________________ Jeremy Old Oklahoma Joe (Opal) GMG TREK (Greta Thunberg) Weber Summit Charcoal (Waylon) MAK 2 Star (Maybel) 2x “Unfortunately nothing wrong with that” Bob C Que… I must be living right (somehow…)

12-02-2020, 12:58 PM	#26
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Looks amazing. Congrats and enjoy. __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

12-02-2020, 11:37 PM	#28
North Is Up Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-19-12 Location: Nevada Name/Nickname : Arnie	The photo with the temperature gauge makes it look like a spaceship. Good luck with it. Beautiful. __________________ KCBS MCBJ CTC Weber Genesis, CyberQ Wifi, CyberQ Cloud BGE XL (hatched 4/21/2012) Pit Boss Series-5 Copperhead Miss Silvia and Rocky Life quote from Jersey Shore: "I know I'm not the smartest crayon in the box, but this isn't rocket scientist! :blah:

12-02-2020, 09:30 AM	#17
musicmanj On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-31-18 Location: Bay Area, CA Name/Nickname : Jay	I use lump in my weber kettle all the time, and ended up buying another charcoal grate, putting it on top of the existing one, but turned 90 degrees. Makes the holes much smaller so the little bits of lump stick in the grates instead of dropping down to the bottom of the BBQ. This has helped with the sweeper system for me. I'm curious about this new kamado as well. Looks like it will be pretty versatile without the weight of a ceramic kamado.

12-02-2020, 09:31 AM	#18
Lobsterbake Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Atlanta, GA Name/Nickname : Mark	That will be nice! Congratulations!

12-02-2020, 12:40 PM	#25
redhawk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-25-10 Location: Baton Rouge, LA	Not sure I like the look of the new diffuser plate with the holes around the edges. Seems to diminish the amount of space that isn't directly over the coals with those holes. Could be nothing though.

12-03-2020, 07:26 AM	#29
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	Congrats, that looks pretty sweet! __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"