Weber Q?

[2112]

We're thinking of buying a Weber Q 1200. Most online reviews give it a big thumbs up. I have seen some people here mention them in the past so I thought I would get your opinion.

Do they work well? (even heat, heat control)

Do they hold up to the test of time? (Burner clog, grill corrode, valve fail)

Are the small foldable side tables nice to have or don't get them?

How long does a 1lb bottle last?

Anything else?

Thanks

[Cummins12V98]

2112 wrote:
Tried out the Q for the first time yesterday. Very impressive indeed. It's just the right size for the two of us and not too heavy to move around.

I cooked two ribeyes and they came out perfect. Cleanup was easy.

I can see how low heat control could be a problem though. I'll find out when I try bake potatoes and roasted corn.

Bought my BabyQ around 05. Had a hard time not overcooking steaks because the old grill had much lower heat. But since it works great now I have gotten the FEEL of it!

[2112]

Tried out the Q for the first time yesterday. Very impressive indeed. It's just the right size for the two of us and not too heavy to move around.

I cooked two ribeyes and they came out perfect. Cleanup was easy.

I can see how low heat control could be a problem though. I'll find out when I try bake potatoes and roasted corn.

[Ron3rd]

wilber1 wrote:
Had a Baby Q for several years now. Excellent little BBQ. Cons, like any single burner unit you can't do indirect cooking and the burner can't be turned down low enough to do real slow cooking. If you want to slow cook ribs for 3 hours, this isn't a good choice. Otherwise it's a great little machine

Wilber pointed out the one con I've found with my old Q, I can't get the heat as low as I would like. Other than that, mine's 11 years old and still in great shape. I rarely do anything to it.

[2112]

Thanks for all the feedback.
Now comes the hard part. Waiting for it to be delivered on Wednesday.

We have a large 5 burner w/side burner stainless Nexgrill on our patio that requires service. We have owned this grill for about 18 yrs. Some valves are stuck, igniters don't work, either the fuel line is clogged or the regulator has failed, etc... I replaced the burners about 5 yrs ago.

DW wants it working while I saw an opportunity to downsize. It's just the two of us empty-nesters now and we don't need this large grill. I think this little Q will be a great replacement plus it can travel with us as well.

Again, Thanks for your input.

[xaugievike]

Ringer wrote:
Mike...I really see no purpose with a lid thermometer. Been using our Weber Q for nearly 10 years now and have made out just fine without one.

If thermo matters.., I just bought one (I have a 200...bought thermo for 300) and drilled a hole. Install took 5 minutes and two of those were sipping beer.

[marcsbigfoot20b]

I have the Q2200 and love it. Tall enough to to cook a whole chicken, big enough for a huge pizza and pizza stone. Got a weber griddle for one side so I can make breakfast.

[wilber1]

Had a Baby Q for several years now. Excellent little BBQ. Cons, like any single burner unit you can't do indirect cooking and the burner can't be turned down low enough to do real slow cooking. If you want to slow cook ribs for 3 hours, this isn't a good choice. Otherwise it's a great little machine

[Cummins12V98]

I have had our BabyQ since about 2005. SS burner cleans up like new so does the cast iron grates. No better grille out there!

[mike-uswest]

Thanks, I will stay as is.

Mike

[Ringer]

Mike...I really see no purpose with a lid thermometer. Been using our Weber Q for nearly 10 years now and have made out just fine without one.

[Ringer]

Bobbo wrote:

2112 wrote:
Do they work well? (even heat, heat control)

Do they hold up to the test of time? (Burner clog, grill corrode, valve fail)

Are the small foldable side tables nice to have or don't get them?

How long does a 1lb bottle last?

Anything else?

We have the Weber Q 2000. The 1000 series was not large enough for us since we often cook for 4 to 6 people at a time.

It works well. The heavy grate does a wonderful job of heating evenly.

We have only had ours a couple of years, but it has held up fine so far.

The small foldable tables are very handy. I recommend them.

I can't talk about a 1 pound bottle, I hook mine to a 1 gallon (5 pound) tank with a hose.

You won't find a finer grill. We researched a lot before buying ours. In our reading, we read that the refillable tanks can have an oil in the propane that can plug up hoses/grills/regulators. I did not read that it was a problem with the Weber, but was a problem generally. To be safe, I bought this Mr. Heater Fuel Filter and installed it on the regulator. For $10, it is peace of mind.

Like frankdamp said, it is too tall to go in the basement with the lid attached. So far, I haven't gotten tired of removing the lid to store. We will see what time does to that. I figure it is the price I pay for having a grill large enough to cook for our group.

[cmarq]

Weber 200 is best grill I ever had. I use a cookie rack on the grate then put a casserole on and use it like an oven. Quiche for breakfast etc.

[APT]

Love the Q220 going on 4 years now. Get the adapter from small tanks to 20/30 pound tanks. Get the cart. Get the cover.

[1mtnman]

JesLookin, thanks for sharing that great info. I will be printing a copy for home and my camper.
1mtnman