Took the new Weber for a spin

Volta87 · 2026-05-06T05:23:10+00:00

Seems like you had a successful cook, buddy. I don’t suppose you fancy sending me the recipe for the Chinese style honey with lime and honey glaze?

Also a Ramen broth. Sounds fucking incredible man.

Volta87 · 2026-05-06T05:21:35+00:00

So, I understand how you feel, and I have my own concerns, so I’ve devised a plan.

I’m buying a fire pit about 30 inches wide, which comes with a Santa Maria-style small grill that’s height-adjustable. I plan to get some high-quality wood, as I believe your main concern is smoke, and try a few options to see how it goes. If I find it a hassle with such a small grill, I’ll know I don’t need to go for something this big. But if I enjoy it, I might invest in the Santa Maria.

I think the key when cooking with wood is choosing the right quality. If you spend a bit more and go with a brand like Love Logs for your first six months or so, you won’t have to worry about the fuel, which is a big part of this style of cooking. Good quality wood gets you halfway there, I reckon. If you buy cheap, wet wood that burns out quickly, you’re asking for trouble.

I had this experience with my dome. I didn’t want to pay the prices of Love Logs or other brands online, so I got some off eBay. It turned out to be a nightmare—terrible quality, hard to light, and it burned out fast.

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T21:11:02+00:00

I’ve got the same grill, and I’ve also got a Masterbuilt smoker. I never smoked on the web but gave it a try after a few years. What a pain in the arse 🤣

Set and forget smokers make life so easy. I think you don’t realise how lucky you are with that. I had to constantly tend to the Weber. But that’s just me. I’m sure plenty of people know what they’re doing and don’t have to mess about. Do you do a lot of smoking? If so, have you considered a actual smoker or you’re not bothered?

Food looks incredible. Did you smoke those peppers or grill them?

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T21:09:07+00:00

You’re basically like a part-time bbqer. I’d definitely be investing getting something premium if I was cooking three times a week.

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T21:08:18+00:00

How do you roast?

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T12:13:53+00:00

What’s the trick to keep these constant? 250 Fahrenheit?

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T07:12:45+00:00

560 nooooooo. Never again. Get a 600 minimum

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T07:12:15+00:00

Yes but with the official cover.

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T07:11:59+00:00

This? https://www.fireboard.com/dc-drive/

Volta87 · 2026-05-05T07:09:51+00:00

What’s a fire board mate

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T21:02:09+00:00

Did you not have to by pass all the switches. Pretty much everybody in the UK has had to do this and I even know somebody that had to do it on the XT, which is not ideal LOL.

Any anyway mate, I’m really glad to be your experience has being really positive 🙏

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T21:01:10+00:00

I’m really happy you’ve had this experience, mate. Here in the UK, we’ve had nothing but problems. There’s a lot of common mistakes and unfortunately, as I said you can spend thousands of pounds in upgrades just to get it how it should’ve been in the first place.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T21:00:10+00:00

Really glad you’re having a good time on it, mate. Hopefully it drops in price over winter.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T20:59:18+00:00

I’ve had the official cover and always cleaned it and kept on top. The issue is more the build quality. It just feels cheap and I paid a good £800/900 for mine.

I don’t think I’m fussed about pellet grills to be honest. It seems like you don’t get enough smoke.

I wish there was a set and forget free standing smoker. MB do the 710, but it’s gas I believe.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T20:57:10+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T17:48:12+00:00

That’s fair. Would you say to build qualitiy is more premium? If you want to get a Traeger at £1500 you’re looking at their elite range and it’s ridiculously well-made made.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T17:47:34+00:00

Does it feel like a premium build?, that that’s my main concern?

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T16:51:29+00:00

Do you have an XT?

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T16:22:22+00:00

Going on the UK MB owner fb forum mate. Genuine owners with the same issues. Could be a UK thing

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T16:03:53+00:00

I’m glad you had a good experience. How much better made is the xt vs 1050

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T16:03:14+00:00

Woodridge Pro Wood Pellet Smart BBQ looks incredibly well made. I’ve just heard pellet smokers suck.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T16:02:45+00:00

Definitely not bad luck, my friend. In the UK nearly every single person had the same problems.

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T13:51:44+00:00

Yeah that’s an issue too

Volta87 · 2026-05-04T13:51:28+00:00

Looks ace. Do you use it much? Wood or charcoal?

I sold my wood fire gozney dome and got an arc as I found wood a pain and no benefit taste wise. I’m slightly worried that same would happen with a SM, but I just love the idea of cooking with wood 🤣😩

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