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    Santa Maria Weber Kettle Accessory?

    Is anybody familiar with these? Does it deliver a different flavor profile? It's $400 to get one of these for the 26, which is more than the cost of the grill itself. I am debating whether or not I should acquire one and any input would be greatly appreciated.

    You can see it in action here:



    #2
    $400 is a little steep in my opinion. But you know what they say about opinions.

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    • JeffJ
      JeffJ commented
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      For the 22 it costs a little over $200. Definitely seems like a better value.

    • DWCowles
      DWCowles commented
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      That’s a total different story JeffJ I would pay $200 for it to go on my 22” copper kettle.

    #3
    Here is another source: http://chaneysgrills.com/grills_smokers.htm

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    • JeffJ
      JeffJ commented
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      It looks to be more attractively priced. My problem is the shape. I have a Performer (your source only manufactures one size) and I don't think that square shape would fit on my 22 - the table would get in the way.

    • Butchman
      Butchman commented
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      I think Chaney’s only delivers in California.

    #4
    On the one hand it's pricey for no more cook area than you already get with a Weber kettle, on the other hand it may be a cheaper way to get a Santa Maria style grill with the existing footprint of your kettle if you can't afford or don't have the space or another grill, particularly a SM grill. You can get a drop in for just over that price point with more grate space: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1885815...SABEgLJG_D_BwE but it requires the real estate to drop it into.

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      #5
      I want one but the price for the 26 is ridiculous. Also not sure if I would really use it enough. Maybe I'll throw one on my 22 one day.

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        #6
        Someone had posted pics of their Santa Maria grill and the link to the company and I was impressed with both the grill and the price. Maybe the way to go is just a whole new cooker.

        Here's they are. Starting at $189. For $400 you get this "30x20 Deluxe BBQ".


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        • Huskee
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          For $400 methinks this will be a 2-3 year lifespan cooker.

        • Attjack
          Attjack commented
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          Someone here has one and had posted pics. Forget who. I wonder how long he's had his? I've recently formulated a plan to turn my Weber 26 into a Santa Maria. I'll post pics when I get it done. I think it's going to be cheap and easy.

        #7
        That just blew my MCS mind. Ya I know I’m cheap & there is the money thing. But, if you don’t have any more room........ hmmmmmmm!

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        • JeffJ
          JeffJ commented
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          Yeah. Not interested in another stand-alone cooker. My wife would kill me. An accessory though...

        • FireMan
          FireMan commented
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          Right JeffJ. Buying another grill, room? No. Wife, "how much is it"? Accessory, oh that’s nice honey, another accessory/gizmo. Heh, heh, heh. 👍

        #8
        One problem I have is with all of my cookers and accessories some of them get very little use. Example: I got the Arte Flame insert for the 26 for Christmas 2016 and have used it only 4 times. The 26 in general doesn't get a lot of use because it isn't often that I need its capacity. I got the PBC last April and I've used it a half dozen times. The rotisserie ring for the 22 gets used once or twice per year. The Kettle Pizza ring (my wife's favorite accessory) gets used 3 or 4 times per year. I have the Weber Gourmet BBQ system with the drop in wok and griddle and these see very little use, maybe 3 or 4 times per year for the wok and none for the griddle now that I have the Arte Flame. The gas grill only gets used 4 or 5 times per year now. 7-10 times per year for the 14.5 WSM. The Jumbo Joe and the Performer get a lion's share of the use.

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        • Mosca
          Mosca commented
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          I got all kinds of crap for my BGE and the only things I use consistently are the plate setter and the second shelf. That is how I deal with MCS: what would I do with it if I have it, and what else could I do with the money instead? I'd love a Santa Maria add on for the Weber, but, really? Naw.

        • 6th Borough BBQ
          6th Borough BBQ commented
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          So if I'm understanding you correctly you need to get even more accessories?

        • CandySueQ
          CandySueQ commented
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          JeffJ, you just need to cook more! Actually, I've not used my Arte Flame since the Jack and all 3 of my kettles are in a jumble on the cooking porch here at work.

        #9
        Attjack It's a great little grill with a surprising amount of capacity. Part of the reason it gets so much use is I keep it in the garage. During winter I hardly ever cook on the patio (which is where the Performer, 26 and PBC reside). I used the Jumbo Joe last night and will be using it again tonight, along with the 14.5 WSM. For $60 it is a tremendous value and it travels very easily.

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        • Mosca
          Mosca commented
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          I use my Smokey Joe Silver at least once a week. No sense firing up the big boys for a couple burgers.

        #10
        JeffJ I use my 26 most even though I often don't need the capacity. I also use my little Weber Spirit regularly for burgers, or planked salmon, etc. I do have a 14" Smokey Joe I should probably use more, but I've realized for a while I need a Jumbo Joe. Maybe I'll spring for a 18" SnS and get myself one for the summer.

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          #11
          Hmmm. I vote no to this accessory. It seems cool, but as someone else already pointed out, you can get an actual Santa Maria style grill for that price. I question the stability of the kettle tripod with the added top weight, and also wonder if you really want to be building a big log fire inside the kettle bowl. The kettle was built to handle a load of a couple of chimneys of charcoal - not an armload of logs.

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          • Attjack
            Attjack commented
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            I build log fires in my 26 when using my Arteflame. I do wonder how it will hold up over the years. However the real concern is probably the tripod. It's shaky with all that weight.

            On the other hand you can get a 22" weber pretty cheap second hand. And a Santa Maria Weber would be a fun conversation piece. That said I probably won't get one. But you should never say never.

          • DWCowles
            DWCowles commented
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            I also build log fires in the Weber 26” when using the Arteflame. So far it’s holding up great

          • jfmorris
            jfmorris commented
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            Glad to know the steel is thick enough to handle those type of fires. I still feel that this could be a top heavy contraption on those tripod legs... maybe not.

          #12
          Interesting point regarding the logs. However, I do burn logs when I use the Kettle Pizza or the ArteFlame.

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            #13
            I don’t see no problem on the weight issue because the Arteflame probably weighs more than that Santa Maria.

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            • JeffJ
              JeffJ commented
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              Not to mention I'd probably get it for the Performer which is far more stable than a kettle with 3 legs.

            • Attjack
              Attjack commented
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              When it comes to accessories I think someone should sell leg upgrades for the 26. I want the Ranch style legs. Might have to do it myself one day.

            #14
            Attjack

            Do you have stability issues with your 26? I've never had a problem with mine.

            The heck with Ranch Kettle legs for the 26, just go out and get a Ranch Kettle.

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            • Attjack
              Attjack commented
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              It's mostly aesthetic. I think it would look better with a different leg design. Something more substantial. But even with the Arteflame I don't feel like it's in danger of falling over. The Ranch would definitely be overkill for me.

            #15
            I think this is how Weber should produce them. JeffJ

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            • JeffJ
              JeffJ commented
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              I also agree.

            • bardsleyque
              bardsleyque commented
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              wouldn't you want to up grade the wheels? just asking

            • Attjack
              Attjack commented
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              Like big knobby off-road tires? Why not?

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