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NotAnAnderson	Grill question - guys and lesbians welcome (NO GAYS OR STRAIGHT WOMEN)	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 (05/31/09 6:55 AM) Not really here Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	ok, so I need a new grill. I've been using the Weber Genesis gas grill for a few years, but I've kind of outgrown it. Let's dispense with the whole gas vs charcoal thing off the top. Would love to use charcoal but the grill is on a wood deck and I've run a propane line directly to it, so it's going to be gas. Plus, I have a much higher probability of blowing my house and myself up with gas, which is very appealing. I think the right grill is the Weber Summit series E-650. My problem is that it is a little wide for the space that I want to put the grill. So, I figure I can do without the 12,000 BTU side burner (there's a kitchen 25 feet away so no biggie). I called Weber to ask them if it can be assembled without the side burner and some dude in India told me < APU voice> We do not recommend any modifications or customizations. < /APV> Looking at the assembly instructions on line made me think it should be very doable: http://www.weber.com/manuals/pdf_files/2009_grills/Summit_ES620_ES650_AssemblyInstructions_90736_100108.pdf So, two questions: 1. Is the modification doable? 2. Is it the right grill or would you recommend something else?
StarrEise		#1	[-]
Posts: 9002 (05/31/09 6:57 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I read that as "Girl Question." Sorry. I got nothin'. But I hear you can pick up a pretty sweet charcoal grill at the dump...a little Ajax, a little elbow grease and you're good to go.
TC		#2	[-]
Posts: 732 (05/31/09 7:06 AM) irst etter issing Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Find a small hardware store that carries them and call and ask. I love my side burner though. Kitchen can stay cool on hot days and I can put my humungo stock pot on it for lobster, crabs, shrimp or mass amounts of boiled corn. It fits better than in the kitchen. And fuck you for the thread title.
Powers		#3	[-]
Posts: 5133 (05/31/09 7:08 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	NAA, I'd have to agree with Apu. I wouldn't do a modification because the regulator valve that moderates how much gas is sent to your grill is designed to accommodate that extra 12,000 BTU side burner. While I'm sure the modification is simple enough, removing that burner would affect the rest of the grill and the amount of gas that is pumped out to the other burners. I'm a little wary of screwing around with improperly installed gas valves and matches, especially when you'll be using it when booze is involved. Why don't you remove the prep area on the left side and keep the side burner or find one that's not as wide? PS: nice grill
TC		#4	[-]
Posts: 733 (05/31/09 7:11 AM) irst etter issing Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	You make NO sense. What if you just installed the burner and never used it. Same distribution need as not installing it. However I may need some coffee before I can tell if that made sense or not.
CBRetriever		#5	[-]
Posts: 27525 (05/31/09 7:11 AM) MESS member Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	you're gonna have to cap off that connector that goes to the burner or replace the t-connector with a straight connector - however, that will likely void your warrantee
BBSpencer		#6	[-]
Posts: 1017 (05/31/09 7:11 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I hate when guys get grills. It's like om,g, come on! Your teeth are perfectly fine! And besides, you're white. How do you expect me to want a blowjob when you have more metal in your mouth than Ugly Betty? omg <333 Ugly Betty! Mode magazine ftw!
Powers		#7	[-]
Posts: 5136 (05/31/09 7:22 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I see where you are coming from, TC, and I didn't think about it that way. While it may or may not affect the grille, I'm certain it would void the warranty- which may prove costly in the long run. While the house is only 25 feet away, having a side burner really has benefits. The prep tray is much more expendable since you can use the lid of the side burner to put food on if you need a surface. Last Edited By: Powers 05/31/09 7:28 AM. Edited 1 times.
PassionatePiscesMan		#8	[-]
Posts: 7649 (05/31/09 7:24 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Get a gas grill without a side burner, problem solved
Powers		#9	[-]
Posts: 5138 (05/31/09 7:29 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	That's a good thought, PPM, but generally the grills without side burners are not as upscale. NAA would sooner drink white zinfandel than buy a cheap grill.
UrbanSprawl		#10	[-]
Posts: 1610 (05/31/09 7:36 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Your thread title is sexist and bigoted against gays.
CBRetriever		#11	[-]
Posts: 27527 (05/31/09 7:36 AM) MESS member Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	get one of those drop in grills that weber makes - they don't have a side burner
UrbanSprawl		#12	[-]
Posts: 1611 (05/31/09 7:37 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I'm sorry, naa is too sexist to take your advice, CBR.
SmrtAss		#13	[-]
Posts: 6157 (05/31/09 7:40 AM) Lazy ass bitch, please Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I have two suggestions: Personally, I prefer the first one.
Bernard Wrangler		#14	[-]
Posts: 14586 (05/31/09 8:23 AM) this won't end well. Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	easy peasy, redo the deck.
Trixie Delight		#15	[-]
Posts: 26987 (05/31/09 8:25 AM) put Angel in the corner Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Don't listen to the Nomies. They're just telling you that for legal reasons. Our neighbor had a space issue with his Weber and did some nifty modifications to it.
pie123452001		#16	[-]
Posts: 34263 (05/31/09 8:36 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Whatever grill you choose, get it pre-assembled. It'll save you and Mr. naa the hissy fits and troubles. A look back at Mr. Pie's grill assembly: Notice the upside down panels: Almost there... BEHOLD: Total assembly time: 123452001 hours.
mountaineer20		#17	[-]
Posts: 6429 (05/31/09 8:38 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	UrbanSprawl wrote: Your thread title is sexist and bigoted against gays. Not really. It includes the useful ones.
NotAnAnderson		#18	[-]
Posts: 2 (05/31/09 8:39 AM) Not really here Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Sexist and bigoted? Bastard forgot racist - did you not see the Apu slam? The problem with the left side thingy is that it houses the pop-up rotissorie (sp?) which seems like it would be a lot harder not to install than a simple side burner. Chances are I'll never use it, but whatever. I don't really have a problem voiding the warranty. And I'm talking Weber, not Viking or something really upscale and expensive. I prefer slightly less showy up here. It ain't Manhattan. As long as the modification works, I am probably just going to go for it.
CBRetriever		#19	[-]
Posts: 27533 (05/31/09 8:41 AM) MESS member Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	naa, a lot of time the store will charge a fee to assemble a grill - speak with the assenbly people and see if they can't assemble it w/o the side burner.
TC		#20	[-]
Posts: 740 (05/31/09 8:42 AM) irst etter issing Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	So wait. Something compicated is harder not to install?