I'm debating between this grill vs. the Weber 1401001. Any opinions?
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Th performer platinum combines the ease of starting with gas and the flavor of cooking with charcoal. I love this grill.
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The ONLY reason I would buy the 1401001 is if you absolutely needed to save the space. If not, the weber platinum grill is the only way to go, and you love the "Desk" space and the storage for charcoal underneath. Good Luck! David
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Hello P. White---Love the briquettes but also love the simplicity of lighting them. Hands down, the Weber Performer Platinum. Now my wife doesn't mind starting the BBQ. Weber nailed it for us briquette lovers !!
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How much storage space do you have? If you have plenty of space go with the one I bought, as it has a roomier surface to work with, and a couple of extra handy accessories. The only drawback we've found so far is the ash catcher at the bottom is made of thin aluminum and may warp a bit with the heat. This has made the levers at the bottom harder to move on our grill. I think both models have the same ash catcher.
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The electronic touch and go starting system is well worth the price difference. You will make up for it in lighter fluid and match-light charcoal as they are no longer needed. You also skip that lighter fluid taste. The copper finish is very nice and doesn't change color. LOVE this grill!
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Cast iron is much easier to clean (or maybe it just looks cleaner because you can see on stainless steel easier?). Either way - the cast iron we have on our Weber Genesis is great - this grill cooks better than any gas grill we have ever used!
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Sorry I don't know but this grill does say "Griddle designed for the Weber Baby Q, Weber Q100, and Weber Q120 grills". I did see that the Q220 is redesigned and is now Q2200. Would the Q220 been redesigned from the Q120? I would go to a store where they sell the grills to check it out.
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I live in a NYC apt so we can only have an electric BBQ. I have tis weber electric for 3 years and it works great. We live on the 14th fl on the Hudson River. As long a its not to cold and windy to stand out on the terrace I've used it in the winter. Just keep the lid closed.
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Yes, its an ok grill. I think one of the problems is that it loses alot of heat through the top. Wish Char-Broil would put a reflector insert under the hood. I'm not impatient to get my food done, but the longer I leave burgers on the grill below 350 the drier they are. I'm thinking of putting heat reflecting tape on the inside and maybe outside. That may help. of course I may end up poisoning my family
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For years I used the Weber cover and it was always a very tight fit and therefore very difficult to put on and take off. The Glorious Montana cover is a little larger which makes it much easier. It is also more flexible than the Weber cover and is about the same thickness. I definitely recommend this cover, especially since it is less expensive.
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We've not had any experience w/ the platinum model, but are very pleased with the silver, grills perfectly as all weber's do!
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I was also impressed with the Weber Genesis and would recommend it. I can't compare to your charcoal experience since I was never very good at using a charcoal grill and prefer gas.
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Go on-line and get Weber customer service. They are very good. I have called them several times.
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I would say go with the cast iron, because that is what I have and it works very well. I bought a griddle and a regular new grate for my grill (both sides were old and very rusted and gross), and I must say that I am happy with both sides. Only thing that I don't care for is that it is made in China.
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Overall this is the best grill you can ever buy. I have had my grill for 45 years. Hard pressed to say that about a weber.You can cook one item with a just a few briquettes. Its aluminum built holds in the heat and requires less briquettes.
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I went on the weber website and they have questions & answers to tell you the model.http://support.weber.com
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Vicki - did this fit your 141.16228? I have the same grill and question as you. Did you order two?
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I wouldn't say better, but I will say different! This is my second one(Masterbuilt)! Cooks well, and fast! I never had the George Forman stand grill but I had an indoor one and it was great so I would think that it is a personal preference! The way that you dispose of the run off from the meat is different between the grills! The Masterbuilt, I would recommend it to anyone!
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I have a Kinsford iron grill and I dont have problem, characteristics are similar to all the other. I think you will not have problems
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I think this has been discontinued. Other than trying Weber I have no idea. Sorry.