Weber Q1200 design?
First off, these are not complaints. Observations on first use. My regulator is the way of the handle so you cannot get a full grip to carry. Second, in order to attach a 1lb propane container the val...
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"JT, I can't believe that I missed any comments regarding these issues in all the posts I read before my purchase. With all the "views" of my post and only two responses I guess most people modify the Weber design to a quick disconnect and do away with the grill mounted regulator all together and never experience the design issues."
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I've dithered about getting a Weber Q for a while now, so the comments that I've read have been from several forums, Amazon, and other sellers' sites over a few months' time. The difficulty of getting a straight, unstressed connection with the *16 oz.* canister is mentioned quite a bit. The Q series apparently work best with the narrower *14 oz.* canister; the slender shape allows a proper fit with tweaking the connections. Unfortunately, while 16 oz. canisters are everywhere, *14 oz.* canisters are *very* difficult to find! (Yes, some will say that the 'slim' canisters are easily available; maybe where they live and travel, but not where I do.)
I agree that most people with Weber Qs seem to use a hose and connect it to a portable tank; almost all of the responses that I've received dismiss using the canister and suggest the hose-to-tank option. OK for some, but I barely can find space for the Weber (Q1000) itself; hauling a propane tank, even a small one, is just not feasible.
I'll watch this thread and see what comes up! :@
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I've dithered about getting a Weber Q for a while now, so the comments that I've read have been from several forums, Amazon, and other sellers' sites over a few months' time. The difficulty of getting a straight, unstressed connection with the *16 oz.* canister is mentioned quite a bit. The Q series apparently work best with the narrower *14 oz.* canister; the slender shape allows a proper fit with tweaking the connections. Unfortunately, while 16 oz. canisters are everywhere, *14 oz.* canisters are *very* difficult to find! (Yes, some will say that the 'slim' canisters are easily available; maybe where they live and travel, but not where I do.)
I agree that most people with Weber Qs seem to use a hose and connect it to a portable tank; almost all of the responses that I've received dismiss using the canister and suggest the hose-to-tank option. OK for some, but I barely can find space for the Weber (Q1000) itself; hauling a propane tank, even a small one, is just not feasible.
I'll watch this thread and see what comes up! :@
