I've read that the lid is SOOO! heavy. Is it thicker steel or just more mass weight due to size?? Just curious, Thicker steel would be better &hellip;Thanks
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Hi, heavy? I brought it back to Germany in the Aircraft! Steel is thick enough. To prevent corrosion the surface should not be destroyed. If you are not strong enough to lift the lid it could be an issue for you. I always roll it over the edge. The Weber is prepared for this. Rgds from Hamburg, Germany
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The lid is very sturdy and heavy. It just sits on top like any normal lid on a skillet or saucepan. And no, nothing but steam ever comes out the vent on top. Hope this helps!
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No, the lid is not secure at all! It is not snug. I've dropped it many times. Very annoying.
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The inside basket is black plastic, quite strong. Treat it with some care and it will last a long time. It is easier to clean than a steel one would be. Not that it needs regular cleaning, but an occasional wipe down doesn't hurt. It fits fairly snug inside the steel outer can; it sits on a hard plastic lip inside the can, a lip on the plastic basket slips right into the lip for a good seal so garbage shouldn't fall down inside. The lid is hard black plastic. I don't care for the bags the manufacturer sells, they fit snugly (almost too snug) but I can fill one up in a day, two at the most and I'm the only one that uses it. I use regular plastic garbage bags, and then use a small bungie type cord that I slide down over the plastic bag to hold the extra plastic it in place. Then when I take the garbage out, I have enough room to put all the other garbage from the three small wastebaskets in my apartment, and thus have one bag to carry downstairs. With the manufacturer's bags, if I fill up their bag, there is no room left for anything else.
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Could someone please reply to the above post. I love this mug, but I want to make sure I can find a lid that fits. There is not much point to buying simply a mug without being able to make sure that it is travel friendly.Thanks!
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It's heavier than a standard grill because it's sturdier than most models - I'm sure the material is stronger. It's not too heavy in my opinion.
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I was struggling too. And then my boyfriend just banged it on, it just pushes on in two places. I thought it might break, but it didn't. He used his body weight and just pushed down really hard. It works very well and looks nice, I like it. But yeah, you have to sort of have to give a big push to get the lid to snap on in the first place.
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hi. i bought the iron to be a "purist." it's too heavy for everyday use, and if you try to lift the skillet with the iron lid on it, you'll need a helper! go for the glass!
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Even without a lid, it is heavier than typical frying pans. I actually like the weight. I don't move pan while I am cooking because my range is smooth electric top.
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The lid doesn't feel as if it is tight, but it is as it cooks really good. My insert doesn't move around a lot, si m not sure what is going on with yours. Hopefully someone else can answer this. I am sorry I can not be any more helpful. I am happy with mine and I would recommend it.
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That's a tough one. Compared this lid to another Farberware stock pot that I've had for ages and believe it or not, the new one is actually heavier. It certainly is a nice fit and it's not flimsy by any means, but I'm not sure that it wouldn't lift if the pot was full and the contents were at a full boil. I'm so used to leaving the lid slightly ajar so I don't have a boil-over. I really don't think I'd trust it with a full pot of rapidly boiling stock.
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I have had both, and honestly haven't had any issues with that. I would think if there was a chance cracking, maybe the lid of a plastic if set on by heavier weight
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thick glass. the lid is plastic and you have to be careful with it. See my review.
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Were you ever able to get the lid off? I had to throw mine out (don't know what brand) and I am looking for one that will not have that problem. NB
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The lid is actually not as heavy as a feeder out of wood. I did put some little cushions when it hits to keep it from making so much noise (metal on metal), but you don't need to worry about the weight. What is great is that no squirrels or raccoons can chew it up now which was a regular problem with wooden ones.
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The gear on ours broke also. I think something got wedged in it. It was making a grinding noise when trying to close, and I stupidly pushed the lid down. The whole gear fell in the trash. Maybe if the gear assembly were encased, it wouldn't have gotten clogged with debris? Anyway, I especially miss my automatic lid when I have a handful of gunk to throw away, and it gives me the willies knowing everybody touches the lid with goop on their hands.
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They seem quite sturdy to me. I've used them all A LOT and I haven't had a problem yet. These things are so convenient. I will never look for another lid again! I hope this helps.