New grill needed - but which one to choose?

Still looking for some tips: gas cylinder. Are there differences? I think it should be 11KG. Which one? Does it matter?

Your grill should have a specification for the maximum gas it requires. Of course, you won’t have it turned up to 100% all the time, but it gives you an indication of how long the gas supply will last. Then choose between 5kg or 11kg. And as said before, always use two and operate them alternately.

The cover. Is there only one kind? Why is it so expensive? About 120 euros. I guess because it fits perfectly, Weber grill can charge that much. Or why? Does the grill have to cool down properly before putting it on, or is it heat resistant?

I’ll put it this way: I have a separate cover from Weber grill for the “first grill” that cost 100€, and it still looks great despite years of rain, snow, and sun. Later I also bought a smoker (Smokey Mountain), which came with a Weber grill cover included. That one became brittle, cracked, and stiff very quickly. It still exists but doesn’t look nice.

The cylinders: buy or with deposit?

Price-wise it’s basically the same. Whether you pay a 30€ deposit or purchase ownership for 30€ hardly matters. Choose a cylinder system that you can exchange locally. Some hardware stores only have red cylinders (rental system), others have brown ones (owned cylinders). I would avoid aluminum (expensive) and gimmicks like “BBQ Gas,” where the cylinder looks fancy but is extremely expensive and hardly exchangeable anywhere.

phew, I’m glad you understood me. It was still in question whether you even know the correct spelling

Hahahaha, God forbid me.

Hello Tanari

thanks for writing.
I also came across the 11KG gas cylinders at Aunt Google. As long as I’m still fit, they will be steel cylinders. 2 pieces are a good idea. If one is empty and the sausage is still half-raw, trouble is guaranteed.
The cylinders: buy or with deposit?

Steven

It happened to me exactly today, therefore always 1 x backup. I always take the red deposit cylinders. The grey ones you buy; supposedly you get them refilled better abroad, so the info. I prefer deposit because I might want to change the size at some point.

It happened to me just today, so always 1 x backup. I always take the red deposit bottles. The gray ones you buy; apparently, you get them refilled better abroad, according to the info. I prefer deposit because I might want to change the size.

Who cares about abroad?
If I have a FW, then I have my own gas bottles there.
Always take standard. Never that “Special Barbecue Super Duper Gas” crap.
In the end, it’s all just propane.

Hello

and here we go:
Cover. They are available (I think, fitting for the grill) for 39 euros or for 119 euros. Some 99 euros.
I assume they are not of the same quality. My dad always said: "Son, we are too poor to buy cheap stuff." That sticks with you. But I don't want to throw money away either. Is there anyone knowledgeable in this matter here?

Steven

The expensive original covers are really very good. I have no doubt that they withstand years outside in sun, cold, rain, or snow.