Question about an older Weber Performer grill

cricky101 · 09-08-2010, 04:09 PM

I'm looking at an older Weber Performer charcoal grill with the fire assist starter tomorrow to possibly buy.

It's an older model, with a stainless work table, and I believe the 5 lb. tank that comes with it doesn't have an OPD and I won't be able to get it refilled.

New tanks that size, empty, run about $50, which seems crazy expensive for that little thing.

Does anyone know if I would be able to use the smaller, disposable tanks (like for camp stoves) in this older Performer? I think the new models use them, but I believe the fittings are different ...

I do have my trusty charcoal chimney, but was hoping someone may have a solution for me with the gas tank issue.

fxpose · 09-08-2010, 04:14 PM

Try this thread:
http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...094#1800018094

09-08-2010, 04:14 PM	#2
fxpose Park Drive Smokehouse Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 337 Trading: (0)	Re: Question about an older Weber Performer grill Try this thread: http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...094#1800018094

09-08-2010, 04:09 PM	#1
cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Question about an older Weber Performer grill I'm looking at an older Weber Performer charcoal grill with the fire assist starter tomorrow to possibly buy. It's an older model, with a stainless work table, and I believe the 5 lb. tank that comes with it doesn't have an OPD and I won't be able to get it refilled. New tanks that size, empty, run about $50, which seems crazy expensive for that little thing. Does anyone know if I would be able to use the smaller, disposable tanks (like for camp stoves) in this older Performer? I think the new models use them, but I believe the fittings are different ... I do have my trusty charcoal chimney, but was hoping someone may have a solution for me with the gas tank issue. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire