James17

Ok. So I was lucky enough to spend time with the smokefire yesterday and a number of Weber chefs. I asked a lot of questions and the differences we should see in the UK are: weber and going to increase the ramp angle on the hopper for the larger version to eliminate the feeding issue the UK version comes with the GBS as standard. I didn’t see any issue with the flame shooting out more to one side or the other. we had some amazing brisket and steaks, wings and ribs. I reversed my decision and went ahead and reordered.

Yes been watching all of his and he seems to like it. It seems the guys in the very cold climates are having more issues

I went for the EX6. I have cancelled but am going to reorder once I’m happy with the reviews. As it happens the reviews are starting to get more positive, and Harry Soo did a big cook and loved it on the whole. I think I’ll end up rigging up a steeper ramp insert for the hopper

Yes, I was hoping to be able to put on a brisket and a few shoulders and then ribs on the top. if the intent was to use drip trays it should have come with a big one that you remove for grilling. I’m sure they wanted people to not have to use them

I thought the idea of the machine was that you didn’t need to use a pan if you didn’t mind the clean up? im still not overly impressed with the ash flying everywhere (that was supposed to be addressed), stuck pellets and the flame shooting more to the right for uneven cooking. I still have mine on order as I’ll keep watching the vids and wait to hear if Weber come out with a statement. I agree some just love to bash Weber, but there are some Weber fans who appear to be genuinely upset at the let down. I expect orders in the UK will start being filled mid March

Ok so I have watched most if not all the you tube videos since it came out. And I have to say, very concerned. To the point I might ask if I can delay delivery if they will do that, in order for me to see more reviews. it looks like a badly designed piece of kit and even worse, highly prone to grease fires. So you can’t leave it overnight or unattended what is everyone else’s thoughts?

I didn’t put it in any water, just wiped it with a cloth down the probe. Was trying to think of reasons for the error. will go down the warranty route

I did look and they only price match (according to the website) on in stock items. This is a pre order so figured they wouldn’t bother

Maybe. Need to get the receipt if possible as it was a gift at Christmas.

So I just bought a thermoworks smoke. first use was great, but the second time the food probe was reading 20f higher than the pit probe and then during the cook was a bit erratic. is this a broken probe or did it maybe get too wet and I need to somehow bake it in the oven? it already went through a 9hr short rib cook and still reads 20f high. I did buy a spare and it is definitely the prob that is broken and not the base unit. thanks

Taped mine. door and lid, makes a big difference. Did the kettle as well

Welcome

Can’t wait to see their review. I might get an extra probe. I have an igrill and thermoworks smoke anyway so might not be worth it. really interested to see the recipient etc.. with the new interface

I read it was designed to work with all pellets. So I guess I’ll look at reviews. Probably go for the best value single wood ones (hickory, pecan etc...) and then reviews for blends to start with.

Yep really short window to get it. I had to ring them to check it was on the smokefire as assumed it wouldn’t stretch to an unreleased item. amazing deal

Happy New Year all

Riverside are offering 15% off all Weber today. Including smoke fire pre order. I just bit the bullet and went ahead

Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types

Anyone use big k? Seems to do very well in the firefly tests, all 3 types

Yes. 15 hrs in a cranberry brine. Pan underneath to collect all the juices. The gravy was amazing had a nice smokey flavour to it

Already did a turkey this weekend

Great review good old Harry Soo

Welcome. I grew up in the East Sussex Kent area. Great country side

Love to know how insulated the Weber is. Double walls at the end. Be great for winter smoking if it’s well protected

I need it 😂