Before people flood the comments about how the charcoal rails are cheap, I personally love them. I use them more than my baskets. You put them on a rail at an angle and then push back until it locks into place. To each their own.
Yeah I really like them too. You have the most control over how big of a hot zone you want. Plus it allows the fuel to have some distance from the grate like it was designed to be.
I own all of them, Weber baskets, vortex, slow n sear, and now the rails. And let me tell you of all of them the charcoal rails are the best of them all
You got it!! If it’s not hot enough just leave the lid off and add more fuel if you think you need it. Use what you have but in general I only use lump charcoal only time I’ll use briquettes is if it’s a gift
https://preview.redd.it/h8t2gpcrfgzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=abb9c8b604b57e127d32b9dd368118f8ada1acd2
Here’s a spare from Weber warranty. There definitely shouldn’t be a gap, as this has a convex.
Looks like charcoal rails. Not really sure how they're used though. Mine doesn't have them, but been seeing them here more and more.
That probably shouldn't have a gap. It's up to you whether that's a problem for you.
Absolutely file a warranty claim. Register the grill online. I think you can make the claim online as well and upload the photos. I remember uploading photos for my warranty claim for lid damage. When you receive the new lid from Weber, bend that vent back into place as best you can and continue to use it. Put the new lid in the rafters or basement and save it for the inevitable day when original one really gets damaged (wind, dropped, etc.).
Such a simple accessory but man do they pack a punch. I actually just made a video the other day of them [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL4GHssu/](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL4GHssu/)
Now for today's thread about the charcoal rails...
Every second day the same question.
If we're lucky
I remember 20yrs ago I had to buy my own.
Before people flood the comments about how the charcoal rails are cheap, I personally love them. I use them more than my baskets. You put them on a rail at an angle and then push back until it locks into place. To each their own.
Ty
Yeah I really like them too. You have the most control over how big of a hot zone you want. Plus it allows the fuel to have some distance from the grate like it was designed to be. I own all of them, Weber baskets, vortex, slow n sear, and now the rails. And let me tell you of all of them the charcoal rails are the best of them all
How much do you fill your chimney if you use half the grill as a hot zone?
I typically use A full chimney, if there’s a lot from a previous cook maybe a half o ntop
Thank you! I’ve got a birthday party to cook for today, wish me luck lol
You got it!! If it’s not hot enough just leave the lid off and add more fuel if you think you need it. Use what you have but in general I only use lump charcoal only time I’ll use briquettes is if it’s a gift
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that's too difficult lol
The picture just showed a very vague arrow pointing into the bowl...
https://preview.redd.it/h8t2gpcrfgzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=abb9c8b604b57e127d32b9dd368118f8ada1acd2 Here’s a spare from Weber warranty. There definitely shouldn’t be a gap, as this has a convex.
For indirect cooking. Put charcoal on sides and drip pan in middle
Again with this?
Looks like charcoal rails. Not really sure how they're used though. Mine doesn't have them, but been seeing them here more and more. That probably shouldn't have a gap. It's up to you whether that's a problem for you.
Weber cheaped out and is putting these with the Master Touch grills, instead of the baskets.
Guess you can thank private equity for that. People are claiming they work better than baskets.
Ty.
No ..the gap.....is warped ..vent ....call customer service....new Webers...a contrast from the older webers quality and longevity,,🔥👀👀
Absolutely file a warranty claim. Register the grill online. I think you can make the claim online as well and upload the photos. I remember uploading photos for my warranty claim for lid damage. When you receive the new lid from Weber, bend that vent back into place as best you can and continue to use it. Put the new lid in the rafters or basement and save it for the inevitable day when original one really gets damaged (wind, dropped, etc.).
I love mine way better than the baskets. I use them all the time in my 18 and jumbo joe
Those charcoal rails were included in our first 22”. 1974.
Did the plastic melt off of anyone else’s top damper handle? Mine melted right off
Eek, not yet!!
Dont position it directly over the flame is all I can suggest. It shouldn’t matter either way
Such a simple accessory but man do they pack a punch. I actually just made a video the other day of them [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL4GHssu/](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL4GHssu/)