ChrisBarb
is one Smokin' Farker
- Joined
- Sep 8, 2016
- Location
- Melrose, MA
One thing to consider. Current Weber gassers (maybe not Summit) are now made in China. I don't know if that matters, but worth mentioning.
Thanks for the replies all.
Did not really look at a Pellet as I have natural gas already outside, so it is super easy to just turn a knob and get started. Do not have to worry about power, getting out pellets, do I have enough pellets left, etc. I use my Egg when I want the real smoke/charcoal type flavor
Funny - and I am glad you all have good experiences - but online I did read some people with bad experiences with the Nexgrill/KitchenAid lines. I was even thinking of getting a Nexgrill just to last me another few years until I maybe re-do the entire outdoor kitchen area but the reviews I found scared me off.
For now I think I am going to hold tight and wait on my friend to get the e410. Savings are good and I know I'll be able to get support and warranty for a long time. Yes I am aware the new Genesis II line is made in China - that said their warranty is the same for the Genesis II vs the Summit line. Yes I wish Weber would keep more jobs in the US, but the other options I am looking at are not made in the US I believe so that does not really weigh in on my options.
I’ve not had a gas grill (except WGA-gas) in 10-11 years. I’ve often thought of buying one of the Brickseek finds during closeout season. A two burner. My old Vermont Castings was a beauty. But I’ve never replaced it. I can start a chimney, then prep meat and be ready to cook with coals, chunks and splits quick enough. If I was going to get a gasser it wouldn’t be a high dollar Magazine Cover beauty. It’d probably be a Sears Outlet or drastically marked down big box closeout workhorse. Heat and meat only. But I’m not going to, I am just not in that big a hurry anymore.
I got my Weber E-330 when we bought our house in 2011. It's still ticking fine. A little dirty, but . . .
I really wanted the sear burner, so I went up to the 330, which had the side burner too. I never use the side burner and rarely utilize the sear burner. I mean, it's okay, but I'm not sure it was worth the extra cost.
I do like the copper/brown color it came in, too. Way better than boring black.
Held out, got the Weber e410
now time to doll up my old egg - put out another post looking at table/cart suggestions