HAS WEBER MET ITS MATCH?/EXPERT GRILL 22INCH KETTLE/EXPERT GRILL REVIEW/EXPERT GRILL VS WEBER KETTLE
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- WHILE IN WALMART A FEW WEEKS AGO, I CAME ACROSS THE EXPERT GRILL 22 INCH WEBER KETTLE. I INSPECTED THIS GRILL AND FOUND IT WAS SOMETHING I NEEDED TO DIG INTO MORE. I PURCHASED IT, BROUGHT IT HOME AND I DID THE UNBOXING. I DO A VERY DETAILED COMPARISON BETWEEN THE EXPERT GRILL SUPERIOR 22 INCH KETTLE, AND THE 22 INCH WEBER KETTLE. THIS VIDEO MAY BE LONG, HOWEVER IT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. I ALSO DO AN UPDATE ON THE OKLAHOMA JOES BRONCO. CAN THE WEBER KETTLE 22 INCH BE DETHRONED? WATCH THIS. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND HIT THE NOTIFICATIONS BELL.
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Hot off the presses!!!! I just got off the phone with WEBER AGAIN. I have been getting comments that Weber is made in China. Here is the up-to-date information.
The Weber Genesis 2 and Spirit 2 are made in China.
The discontinued red kettle was made in China.
Everything else is made in the United States, and assembled in Illinois. Since this video is not about the Weber Genesis or spirit, the information is 100% accurate. Thank you
Thanks Chris for the update!
On webers facebook...weber states.
" The Master Touch grills are assembled in the US using globally sourced parts. If you have any other questions please let us know.
Thanks and happy grilling!
GLOBALLY SOURCED PARTS...IS A CLUE..NOT.
U.S.
they no longer advertise Made in U.S. since they were sued in 2013 over manufacturing parts in china...and misleading customers...they settled out of court...
ty Y I called them on Monday at that was there official statement to me.
@@meatcranium4280 yeah but its corporate...tell u anything to keep the customers view of what the weber brand name signifies....
But any hoot...good review...make more...videos...there simple...and to the point
ty Y it could be they source once washer made in china and at that point they can no longer say made in us...
Still rocking my 1986 model kettle out here in Australia. Made in Palatine, Illinois. It doesn't have cruise control or ABS, it's CLASSIC and cooks perfectly.
CRF1000L Aus Weber’s are built solid. This one so far seems to be built fairly good, with some really bad design flaws. I have fixed some of those issues, since I made this video. I will be hopefully posting that this weekend. I have 3 Weber’s, And those are the basic models, and they are great. Thanks for watching and the support brother
They cost a million $ in Aus.
Ritesh Verma the master touch plus is 599 not too bad considering the new smoking features.
The summit or big ceramic cookers are a million though...
Great review. Very simple fix for the gap in the bottom ash bucket on the Expert Grill. I simply put a couple of washers under the mounting plates so the hooks mount up higher. The bucket now sits perfectly flush with no gap. I bought mine at Walmart on clearance for $49.00. I had to hammer out a few dents and clean up some rust, but it’s as good as new. I wouldn’t trade for the more expensive Weber.
Yeah, I've never seen a knockoff kettle that ended up being as good as Weber either. Even the stuff they do that seems better on the surface often just creates bigger issues down the road. Great comparison. Thanks Chris.
Baby Back Maniac Agreed. The best thing is that grill grate. Weber Got it right and others try to duplicate, but just can’t. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Happy Cooker.
Here in Texas, our Texas based store HEB has hill country fare grills. They're the same size. Very similar to the Expert one. It works great. It costed me 49.99 before tax compared to a Weber that's at 89.99
I picked up an expert grill for $36 at Walmart. Already have a Weber kettle. The expert grill cooks just as good. I know people are complaining about the air gap. But if your food comes out wrong on the expert, it’s not the grill! Even with its imperfections. Maybe i got lucky. But if i didn’t have my Weber and only had this i would be totally fine. I do love my Weber. But if you actually start using the expert you’ll be fine. Let’s not get too cute with these things. If you know what you’re doing you’ll be fine with either one.
kevin rutledge very true statement. Thanks for the support and watching
The only reason I go to Wal Mart is to feel skinny and smart.
WOW!! Lol! Very funny. I tend to agree there.
Lmao 😂😂😂
Thanks! Your video helped me choose the Expert Grill.
The Weber is going to save you more money by having a better seal, when u seal off all vents on a weber it will put out the coal so you can use it another day on my expert grill all the coals burn out every time.
This is another reason I love my Weber.
Hey you got the cold spin grate for free from Wallyworld! Lmao. Saved more buying that grill than you would have buying the spin grate alone. 😂
I have all weber models for a long time, and I think this Expert Grill for the price is a better grill.
Watching this for the first time in June 2022. Im looking for a kettle grill and the Weber has skyrocketed in price over the past year or so. I think with a few mods this Expert Grill will serve me well.
Chinese junk... leave it in the backyard for five years and see what it looks like. I’m using a 25-year-old Weber every weekend and it’s still in great shape.
James Burnside I cant argue That point
Paid more GET MORE, PAID less GET LESS
I love my weber, but how are you going to judge a product when you’ve never used it? There are pros and cons to both items.
You can't beat a Weber Kettle. Sorry. Where did you get that Grilla Q? That thing is beat! This video is kicking some serious butt! Rock On Meathead!
The Root Boy Cooks ! I got that Grill Q from a Friend. You probably know him. I’m gonna have fun figuring this grill out. Thanks for the support and watching Brother. ROCK ON 🤘🏼
A true grill master thrives no matter what grill they use. I’ve out cooked people with a $17.99 Family Dollar grill. That being said I purchased this expert grill 9-28. Entering a competition and I’ll update with my thoughts.
This grill definitely serves an purpose, however with the leaks it is hard to control temps. I think the metal is good and I do like the 4 legs. Hopefully they have corrected some of these issues. The one I have is 1st generation. Thanks for the support and watching
Great review. For me I would definitely choose weber. I own one and if I have the chance I would buy it again. BUY THE BEST AND YOU ONLY CRY ONCE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
As a Canadian... Hell ya. Made in USA. No made in China crap!!!!!
I can see your neighbors now. There he goes knocking on his grills again. lol, thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers!
Smoked Reb BBQ I am “That Neighbor”, the guy who is predictable, the guy who would rather BBQ than do his yard. Lol. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@@meatcranium4280 Haha, anytime!
We bought the Expert Grill a few months ago over the Weber. You can adjust the gap on the bottom easily, and, IMO, the system is a TON better than the tip and pinch on the Weber. Cooking on it is great, the gauge is accurate on the grill, and I have been able to set and maintain temp with it for hours at a time. The charcoal baskets are holding up well, and it cooks great! Works great as a smoker too, offset cooking is easy to set up and maintain, and the two baskets are great since you can set the meat in the middle and have heat on both sides if you like. Also, the handle is high enough that you do not feel the heat on your skin when removing it, even with the charcoal blasting heat at 500+ in the kettle. I say try it, it appears well built to me and it cooks good! Why not save a hundred bucks and get a grill that, if maintained, will last for years.
Dave Courington I will be exploring all that. My reviews are my opinion of what I see when I first assemble. I will be doing a seasoning of it this weekend. I will report all my findings and correcting anything that needs corrected. I appreciate you letting me know, it helps me in gathering more information. Thanks
I just bought an Expert Kettle Grill and got it together and had the same thoughts on the gap on the bottom. So how did you adjust it?
The Goofy Dad Golfer I used a BGE gasket material around the opening. I show you how in my mods video, which is the next one after this video. Thanks for the support and watching
@@meatcranium4280 I just watched it! I am going to try that! Thanks!
The Goofy Dad Golfer YW
weber has the copy right on 3 legged grills. forced others to do 4 upping the cost to make. so what i heard,
I heard the same. Thanks for commenting
I always thought Weber grills were just a gimmick and always bought the cheapest grill I could find. Nope! Weber grills really are the best, even at the (slightly) higher price point. You buy one Weber grill and you will use it year after year and probably pass it on to your child. I've had more of those cheap Mallwart grills than I can count on one hand and neither was worth the money I spent on them. I now have a variety of Weber grills and even some that are older than me that still cook perfectly. You can even buy a used Weber for less than $100 and it'll still be a better deal than a new cheapy grill at the big box stores.
avega2792 You are absolutely Correct. My challenge is going to see how long I can make it last. Weber does need a better leg assembly system though, which is The only thing I don’t like about the Weber Kettles. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Weber is the pick, hands down no comparison
My local walmart has dozens and dozens of these, waiting for them to drop to about 40 or 50 dollars
lyle swavel With some work/modifications they can be decent. However nothing beats a Weber. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
if you dint mind, let us know if they do
Generally, the Weber grates were chrome steel, which rusted.
Question on the Expert Grill. I've looked at this video a few times and I think I figured out a viable mod for the catch can to make it a lot more airtight.
I see that the three hooks that hold the catch can are held by a nut and a bolt (from what I can see).
So, what can be done (from what I can tell) is to get longer bolts, more nuts and washers. Then remove the old nuts/bolt and hooks. Install the longer bolts along with the nuts and a washer (or two or three). Then reinstall the hook over top of these nuts where the longer bolt is pertruding and then screw on the final nut. That should raise the hooks internally enough to close that gap quite a bit.
Am I oversimplifying this? I realize since I have never seen one in person, I can't exactly understand all of the nuances, but that is what I see from what you are showing. I'm very interested in this grill due to the oval shape. I currently have a Megamaster Charcoal Kettle Grill and I absolutely love it (I offset smoke on it all the time), but been kicking around the idea of picking up this grill due to the dome shape so that I can perhaps smoke some beer can chicken.
Thoughts on the mod?
Playtawin The video I did after this one, or maybe the one after that is the one where I did mods to it. Your solution sounds good and all, however I just put a BIG GREEN EGG gasket around the rim, and that sealed it up. Thanks for the support and watching
I just picked up an expert grill, have only used it once but I didn't have an issue with the heat from the top handle. Also I will have to check but I think they tightened up the gap on the ash catch, i didn't notice one like yours I will have to double check. But like you I got mine for a discount because they forgot to take the sale tag off. Thanks for the video.
Did you ever confirm if there was a gap?
Love my expert grill. Smoked a 7 bone prime rib roast and took it up to 500 last x mas and I can tell you the handle for the lid doesn't get hot and you don't need gloves. Meat comes out amazing with every cook.
Expert grill is my high heat grill, my hands are very use to handling hot to the touch things , my wife on the other hand not so much, she would find it pretty hot. I have to give the warning for the less rugged people out there. Lol.
I you are going to say that it is a negative that you can't use Webber accessories on the Expert grill, then it is also a negative for Webber that it cant use Expert grill accessories.
tubeslats Very true. It would be nice if they were interchangeable. Thanks for the support and watching.
Weber is a proved product next to forever. Hope that hurricane washes away that grill.
I found a Weber Genesis on the curb that someone was throwing away, I did a community pole and posted the serial number of it, through the due diligence of others I found that it’s from 99-01. 20 YEARS OLD!!! I brought it home, hooked up a Propane tank, cleaned it up, and it fired right up with one push of the button. The burners looked to have been replaced fairly recent, but I was absolutely amazed. Weber is awesome. I may make a video about the Genesis. Thanks for the support and commenting.
Would like to see you do a cook compair with the 2 grill. I purchased the expert grill about a month ago and have gotten good results so far. One side note, there's no problem with burning your hand that top handel, it is raised up high enough that it doesn't need the shield. I think for the price its a great grill and good alternative to Weber. I do appreciate finally seeing someone do a review on this grill. Looking forward to more videos.
Kelvin Hooks I will be doing it, however I need to modify my grill stone to fit. I will update the Handle thing as I use. The review is my impressions and how I see it. I will clarify as I go. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Sorry boss. As good as the Weber Kettles are, most of their components are made in China and the grills are assembled here. Their entire Genesis line is manufactured and assembled in China as of 2016.
Steven Genesis Yes the Genesis and discontinued red kettle both made in China. Everything else here
buy them while you can. Weber will sue and put this product out of business. Weber sued Charbroil kettleman, which wasn't even all that similar to the weber kettle...
Monkey Boy This Kettle is more similar to Weber’s original model that was made from a Buoy. It has potential, but it definitely similar features except this one is 22 inches where the Weber is 22.5. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@@meatcranium4280 the real test will be to see how it holds up over a year of usage. Eg. after a few months, I rolled my Stok and a wheel came off; and it got really hard to adjust the air vents at the bottom. It was good for a while, but just wasn't made nearly as well as a Weber.
Don't forget UNARCOs happy cooker. Probably the best of all the imposters. American made. Still use mine as it's great for low and slow as they are heavier than the weber and the internal ash pan helps maintain steady temperatures. Other than that I love my Ten weber kettles 🙂
Great video bro!!! Man the only thing I hate about the "other" grills are that the accessories don't work on them. I like a LOT about that grill too but the investment in accessories alone will never have people jump ship from the Weber movement. REGARDLESS, you covered these grills nicely bro. Awesome job!!!
The Dawgfatha's BBQ Thanks mane. I have a charcoal basket, cut down a grill stone to fit, and fixed the ash pan gap ( I hope) with a BGE GASKET. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
It's a good review and comparison Meat. Walmart probably had this grill made for pennies on the dollar for average 2 or 3 cooks a summer people that want to save money....and it works.
BBQ PIT DOG Probably. I have already started the mods and improvements on it already. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Chinese Chinese made nooooooo
i stick to weber ,i have been tricked before ,way to many times :)
gardini100 I don’t blame ya. You can’t honestly go wrong with Weber, and they have THE BEST WARRANTY in the industry
how is this same grill holding up after 35 grills at high heat? substance matters :D
Nick Head I shall find out. My WEBERS are holding up fantastic and I have a 10 year warranty. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
I purchased both grills. The expert grill appears to be better and can burn logs as fuel. I installed a heat shield and sealed the grill with gasket tape. Thanks for sharing.
I bought the expert grill from Walmart a few weeks ago. I have used it several times. The thermometer was really accurate. I was able to easily control my temp at 250 to 275 using the snake method for 9 hours. My pork butt was the best one I've ever smoked. I recommend this grill whole heartedly I love mine.
Jamie Larmore I’m going to dig into it further. I corrected the Ash PAN gap with a BGE GASKET around the opening, I also cut down a grill stone to fit, and I put a ring in there to keep charcoal organized like a basket. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@@meatcranium4280 The gaps in mine aren't all that bad the small lip hanging down from the bottom of the bowl blocks most of the airflow. Also when you put the grease catch basket on and off if you can do it while the lid is open and look from the top it is so much simpler.
@Adam Rosenzveig I've been able to keep mine around 250, 275 I close the bottom completely and just use the vent on top.
Jamie Larmore I think I have it corrected. If you keep the bottom completely shut, and the top vent is how you would adjust the temps , then you have a lot of airflow coming in from the gap on the bottom
@@meatcranium4280 the most aggravating feature of the ash basket for me was the bar that runs across the middle. Makes it hard to clean out and hard to get foil in the bottom if you use foil.
The benefit of 3 legs orbpoibtsbof contact versus 4, 3 points of contact will never wobble even on uneven surfaces. A 4th point of contact will allow a wobble
Aaron El I noticed the opposite. My 4, now 3 Webers all wobble more. In the grand scheme of things it’s a very minor issue. Just something I wanted to point out. a dog gets around fine with 3 legs, however 4 is ideal
At 3:48, looks like the outer ring of your temp gage has a dent?
I have had other day the same thing and I went and looked, and I don’t. So strange, Lol. Thanks for the support and commenting.
I inherited my parents' Weber Kettle manufactured from 1973-1976. She's showing her age but still performs fantastically. I have replaced the cooking grate because I like the hinged variety over the stock and the charcoal grate. I regularly use if for smoking ribs and chicken. It's like an old friend!
Timothy Barrett the Expert grill definitely is not a family heirloom. Lol. Weber’s will stand the test of time. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
The lid has a date code! Know your webers birthday and give her a good cook!
proud canadians by american over china everytime .
Absolutely. There is just something about American quality that I don’t mind paying more for.
China? HELL NO!
Does anyone know if the weber's 21-1/2" diameter grill grate fits on the Expert charcoal grill? Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you!
They are not compatible. Thanks for the question
@@meatcranium4280 thanks for the quick response. And thanks for the excellent video review/comparison.
Me personally I like the expert grill. The $20 grill from Walmart, I I have two of them hopefully to get two more. I use them like burners on the stove. The one that you’re reviewing kinda egg shaped I think for better smoking ability. At my Walmart it’s about $97.00 Weber on the other hand is about $165.00. In the past my $20.00 grills only lasted about 3yrs, but I live north of the Mason-Dixon line were we get a lot of snow and ice rainy day. My $20.00 grills use to come with hinges it seems like they put the money in to packaging. One more thing Char broiler makes a similar to the Expert Grill 22" Superior Kettle Grill. Just starting my channel thanks for all your great Advice on Bbq
Hey keep it smoking
Grillin with Greg Greg Yeah I haven’t tried the $20 ones yet, and probably never will. I have so many smokers now five bring anything home, my wife will shoot me. LOL. I start working on mods and corrections on the superior 22 inch grill by expert Grill right after I made that video. I will be giving an update video either this week or next week. Thanks for watching and support. Congrats on starting your own channel
Very nice comparison. I've always wondered about the Walmart grills. From all your negatives, the ash pan gap is the one thing stopping me from possibly getting one. I was wondering if the SNS would fit (not that I'd buy one) but if it didn't and I wanted something like that I'd use the Expert Grill charcoal baskets and make Daddy Dutch's "bro 'n sear."
Tom's Food Factory I’m going to use the BGE or Lava Lock Gaskets to fill in that gap and see how it goes. I have been thinking of other mods as well. I think I can definitely improve it but it’s going to take a few bucks. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
THANKS FOR THE VID! I went to Walmart yesterday figuring to pick up a Weber charcoal grill in the $100 - $200 price range. They were out of stock, but I scoped out an Expect Grill (this model here) for $97. So far so good. I like it.
Paul Taurone I hope that they have corrected the problems pointed out in this video. Overall the main unit seems to be thick metal and hopefully can last. Keep an eye on them leg brackets on the inside, if you start to see signs of rust pull them out and replace with stainless steel. Like anything, if you take care of it, it will last. Thanks for the support and watching Brother.
@@meatcranium4280 Thanks for responding mate. And thanks for the advise on the grill legs. I too like to analyze and evaluate all the pros and cons of a newly purchased product. My new grill seems to be consistent, concerning the flaws that you pointed out in your vid; I see no quality improvements. And yes, I noticed the air space which is visible at the top of the ash catcher. --- I too have developed a set of skills pertaining to public speaking and relations, and your vids are quite good. You handle yourself quite well in front of the camera and your editing provides a nice, easy to watch, flow. --- GRILL ON MATE!!!
Paul Taurone thank you for your support great comments.
1 year limited warranty again a 10 year limited warranty. Means that spares are going to be available long term and in my opinion if a company gives a long warranty then they are are pretty confident about their product.
Very true. This very well could be a Fly by night company, however I have found uses for it. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@@meatcranium4280 Thanks for the reply. Nice review and I know there are a lot of companies out there trying to grab our $/£ . I have bought cheap gas and charcoal BBQs in the past and I give them 1 to 2 years before scraping them and buying new. My first Weber 22inch kettle had a slight rust issue with the bowl after 5 years. Weber replaced not only the bowl but sent me a new set of legs, fittings for the wheels and also a new cleaning mech. I was well happy. There is a proverb, buy cheap, buy twice. I tend to stick to this unless I know that what I'm getting it is okay to buy cheap from ebay/amazon etc.
I think the knock test is to difficult for me to comprehend.
Nice job Meat. Nockoffs are always cheaper from cutting corners. Can't wait for you to fire it up. Will you have any control of air flow with all the gaps?
David B I just put A BGE GASKET around the ash pot and it seems to work really Good, and I cut down a GRILL STONE to fit. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
@@meatcranium4280 took a little getting used to your style. You've grown on me bro. Keep it up.
David B Yeah I’m like a wart. Lol. I appreciate the support, Thanks
Nice review. My kettle is many years old and does not have a heat shield under the handle and that has never really proven to be a problem.
Kinda funny talking about wanting to buy "Made in USA' and Walmart in the same video. I recall reading that about 80% of products sold in Walmart are made/sourced from China.
Heavy G I think your correct on that. The food, perishable items, and tires probably are not, but yeah its crazy. Thanks for the support and watching
Great comparison vid! The higher domed lid on the Expert Grill would be better for beer can chicken. That said, I'd take the Weber any day.
Fire Escape Griller I was thinking beer can chicken as well or a two tier system for the grates. Weber has been around since 1893 for reason. Thanks for watching and the support brother
Never thought about. My B.C.C. always hit the lid on my W.K. good point.
Weber is the only way to go for me. I was thinking about getting a pellet grill last year but couldn’t make up my mind then Weber announced the smoke fire now I’m back on the pellet market.
Sillery343 I watched a video a little while ago on the Weber pellet. It has huge design flaws. Look at the Spider 22 pellet adapter for the Weber 22. I did a review video, and I have a Brisket video coming out Saturday using the Spider22. Just giving you options brotha.
MeatCranium BBQ AND REVIEW I appreciate your input. I always wait a year or two for one the price sometimes comes down and two let them get all the flaws out that they can. I just need more cooking space I’ll definitely check out the spider video.
Expert grill looks way more chinsie then the Weber lol he’s not even showing the gourmet cooking grill
Weber is definitely better
MeatCranium BBQ AND REVIEW, I have a Weber performer they are the Cadillacs of kettle grills, no grill will ever beat that ever, and they are even more versatile the Kamados
duncanmaybee I can’t disagree
MeatCranium BBQ AND REVIEW, I just watched the smoke fire/spider 22 video, good to know they aren’t ready or pellet, you should do a performer vs wsm video, and show how it holds temperature just as good, and put the debate to rest that kettles are far superior to wsm’s with ease of use convenience and versatility lol 😝
duncanmaybee I don’t have a WSM. I have a lot of vertical smokers just not a WSM. I Really want a 22 inch WSM. I think the WSM has its place a so does the Kettle. It would be nice if Weber made a Kettle with a higher dome, but that may mess up the performance and consistency. The One Smoker That I’ve used that I would not recommend is a Reverse flow offset.
Great review as always fellow Chris! I was really pulling for the Expert Grill at the start, but after seeing some of the cons, especially that huge gap at the bottom vent, I wouldn't consider buying it.
Grey County Grillin' I put a BGE felt gasket around it. It seems better, but nothing beats the Weber. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
I had a webber but dumb me backed over it. Lol
Charles Glisson Damn it man
$74... OMG!! Living here in Russia you can only buy that for $500, not less. And the middle salary in provinces is also $500 per month 🙄😣🥁 God bless this world.
Wow that’s expensive!! Funny how prices are so different across the globe. It’s so cool that you are watching me from Russia, that is amazing. Thanks for the support and commenting.
@@meatcranium4280 ✌️😉 Deuces
“A full rack…I like that.”
Me too
Sorry there is nothing like a Weber
I would have to agree
Wal-Mart expert 22" grill is a great value. I've owned several Weber grills through the year's. So what that the tires are plastic, it's a grill made for sitting still and stable. Solid heavy steel and stainless steel construction. Your BBQ will taste the same with either grill. So why buy the expert grill? Because at Lowe's the same quality grill with temp. Gauge on the lid was $165. The expert grill was $84 at Walmart. Note, when you assemble the legs you'll see ea. Leg marked 1-4 it's stamped in the steel you just have to look on the side of the leg. Assembly was easy, use a med. Sz. Lock wrench and med. Phillips driver and your good to go.
Cary VerHalen Thanks brother, good stuff.
I bought 2 of the expert kettle grill at $64 each, the grill is very good except with the dust basket not having a tight seal, other then that it’s good quality will last a very long time, I like how the grill is a deeper bowl and lid the 4 legs , and the price, even if the price is $99 I would buy it
Honestly, I prefer 3 legs over 4. When the one of the 4 legs is on uneven ground, 4 legs is more wobbly than 3 legs are.
Some of you maybe saying huh? Try it, put one leg on a small rock and watch the bbq rock back and forth. Put one of the 3 legged Weber on a rock and the other two feet will both touch the ground making it more solid.
boostedmaniac 🤔HMM INTERESTING. I guess its whatever you prefer. Thanks for the support and watching
MeatCranium BBQ AND REVIEW they make 3 legged ladders to use on uneven ground so boostedmaniac is correct
Im no grill expert but always felt that Weber grills were just overpriced ... just like Gibson guitars. Id rather buy a Brinkman, but thats just me.
in a nut shell, the Weber is more better
BPB9973952 Yes. However I have found some good uses for the Expert Grill. Weber is King.
The issues that you have with expert grill ish big enough for me to Shell out ridiculous amount of money for a Weber. In my opinion the expert grill may not be better but it's close close enough that I'll buy expert grill over Weber but good review very detailed
Thanks mane I Appreciate that. There are good and bad things, glad I could give you something to think about. Thanks for the support and watching
Dj Meat in the house! you get what you pay for sinerio.if weber should go to a study 4 leg set up and a lid hinge.but thats for my needs being in a wheelchair.looking forward to a cook review.
East Coast Tony you can get a lid Hinge from Unknownbbq.com a 4 leg set up would be good, however when it comes to Weber, if it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
I would bet the vast majority of kettles are used on level ground, or a patio in the back yard.
expert grill dent in temp guage
I haven’t seen it. Good eye for seeing it.
You nailed the biggest point for the Weber clones for me is they don’t fit all of the after market accessories, where that’s always a big advantage for the kettles, they’re a great blank canvas. All in all it looks like it could be a great deal for someone if you can sure up that gap around the ash can
Cookout Coach I’m thinking of ways to fill in that gap without it costing to much, may BGE GASKET MATERIAL. Yeah? Maybe? The accessories thing is a bummer. My Side shelf doesn’t even fit. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Go to Sam's club and look at this kettle. This is what I purchased before I just recently got a used Weber from Craigslist and I can say that members mark kettle is a steal for the price, especially now that it's on sale for $80. Plus every Weber accessory I've used works on the members mark kettle.
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R AYALA Members mark is a 22.5 inch Like the Weber. This Expert Grill is a 22 inch Kettle, so non of the accessories fit. I just cut down a grill stone to fit. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Dunno, my experience was different re: the ash catcher- mine fits snug, no gap. At all. Additionally, the removal of the ash catcher? Again, user dependent, but I find it quite simple- it's a "three point contact" operation, by "eyeeballing" simply kinda align the teeth to the hooks prior, insert, and drop the pan in. I looked again at your struggles at the 15:10 mark and smiled as my experience was nothing like this. Again, depends on the user and there may be slight variances per unit in fit and finish that affect this, but I'm just speculating. All said, it's horses for courses, your mileage may vary, but I didn't find enough difference in quality and product to justify $219 for the base Weber kettle vs the $89 I paid for this grill. Others may feel differently, I'm sure both will offer satisfactory results
HEY MEAT, man that was a awesome comparison, I really enjoyed that video a lot , you really explained in detail the pro's and cons of the two grills, if I had my choice I would pick the Weber hands down but I understand why you bought the other grill because all in all it is a fine little grill. AWESOME JOB MY FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOU.!!!
Joe's Smokehouse & Bar-B-Que I do reviews and I want people to be educated before spending there hard earned money on a grill. Yeah I would go toward the side of Weber, however I can make this grill a lot of fun. MODS MODS MODS AND MORE MODS. Thanks for the support and watching Brother. God Bless you
Throw the ash catcher away. Get a galvanized bucket and sit it on the shelf underneath.
Really cool video bro! I've been seein that grill at my local Wally also
What's New BBQ I have been working my Butt off improving this thing since I made this video. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Yup. Weber wins. Expert’s biggest problem has always been air control... and they’re cheap AF. All stamped sheet metal & cheap coating. Wait till you fire it up. Smoke from every crevice. Aluminum foil is your friend here, ( my experts are covered in it). Tip: be VERY careful tightening the air vent. The paper-thin metal will warp and you’ll get even less air control.
I bought this Grill Master. It is a Wal-Mart brand or made just for Wal-Mart. If Sam was still running the show it would have been made in the USA. Soon as he passed away the kids took over and the entire made in the USA went out the window. They were more interested in profit then helping the American economy. I have 3 major issues with it.
1. The ash can is a pain to work at first. I got used to it but it's easy to knock off the pegs and sometimes you don't notice. Then there is the airflow issue as you said.
2. The vent on top doesn't seal very well. It slows the heat from leaving but not that well. I'm hoping over time the build up around it will help it seal.
3. Because of the venting issue it goes through charcoal allot faster than even my Charbroil did. If I'm doing ribs, I have to get the second charcoal basket going on another grill then switch them out. What a pain! Since the kettle is taller and deeper cooking burgers and dogs you have to use more charcoal than you should then the extra burns up because you can't shut off the air flow.
The tall handle does keep you from the heat but it is awkward to handle due to it being so tall.
And that is my 2 cents or more! lol
Great review! You got a new subscriber and looking forward to more. I'll be going back and checking out your other videos. Always looking for other's ways of grillin!
I got mine at Walmart in Rochester NY for $60!!! Shelf tag said $97. Upon check out it was $60! Today!
weber kettle used to be worth the money. Now at $150+ for a 20inch grill its outta control. I love my weber natural gas grill. $150 for this stamped out tin can is just gouching americans for a name. Also how but a hinged lid on a kettle grill! No more of this hook crap. Then I would pay a bit more.
Basically CHINA VS AMERICAN made; I'll stick to American made.
Only additional I did was I bought Oklahoma Joe grill tape for the Expert Grill ash catcher and lid to minimize the air flow.
I don’t like the idea of buying a knockoff of a classic item like a Kettle. It seems like they’re stealing and it’s a cheap move.
They all spend even my WEBERS. The Webers was USA made> the old ones >>> but there ALL CHINA MADE NOW >>> You don't need a pizza stone on grills! All you need is pizza pans, and a shot heavy duty handle pizza peel...My kettles just sets under the patio
You mean to tell me it comes with its own hokie pokie grate and I don't have to pay extra or modify it!
Yochum 294 I know right!!! What it cost for the HOKEY POKEY GRATE from ABC, you can get an entire grill and some accessories. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Have a 1979 Weber and still going strong!!!
I just find it kind of disrespectful to Weber that they copied their grill and said ours is better and more improved. To me cooking in a Weber is a tradition. My dad taught me on his kettle and now I have my own . Much love to the bbq cookers out there ❤
WalMart, at least the one I was at has this model currently for $45 bucks. Thats hard to beat.
dmproske great Deal
My Weber is almost 50 years, the bottom is rusted to the point where either I need to buy a new grill or do a major repair. It has sat outside w/o a cover most of the time. The Expert looks nice but I don't know. I would feel like a traitor buying one of them.
I like the Weber Genesis line for gas cooking as my grill is solid and performs well. Disappointed to hear its made in China. As a resident of Illinois, Weber you need to make these back at home, where it all started !
Captain's Table MDR I couldn’t agree more
There both excellent grills ! JUST PICK OUT THE CHEAPEST PRICED ONE 👍 Kingsford makes a good grill to. So does MR. BBQ Check there prices out as well!
To fix the air going around the ash container there's some smoker gasket tape on amazon for very cheap! It around 10$ a roll juate stick that there and here we go!
Almost stopped and 3:00 and asked country of origin, liked the American flag hat and shirt, 19:55 answered it for me !!
The weber grate is not stainless. I doubt the Expert grate is, either.
Travis Fisher they claim it is on the expert grill. The standard grill grate for the Weber isn’t, however I have 2 SS GRATES for my Weber I paid around $40 for them off of EBay. Thanks for the support and watching
So pretty much the Walmart bbq is worthless if u actually care about bbqing food other than hamburgers u just can't get past all the air leaks you'd never control the temperature well or keep it low
I have one of the expert grills would not buy again the ash system is bad, way to much air /hard to control temps !
I've got a Weber Bar B Kettle from the 60s. Works great . Avocado Green.
BOYCOTT CHINA!!! Bye Weber, nice knowing ya'.
I know i'm late to the party, but Expert Grill made a mod to the ash tray gap, and there is no longer a gap there.
Great review! Some things I noticed. With the exhaust vent you could probably bend the stop tab or just cut it so it closes all the way. The expert grill does have a deeper bowl for more charcoal but the food grate sits at the very top of bowl where as the Weber sits maybe 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the lip of the bowl. I actually like the air intake design but not sealing to the bowl is a major no go ( maybe some kind of grill gasket could make up the difference). All in all for 97$ I think I'd stick with the Weber
I put a BGE lid Gasket around the ash pot/ air intake and it seems a lot better now. I also cut down a Grill Stone to fit. I will be doing a cook on it soon. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Damn straight the "Made in the USA" means something to me! I've had my Wever kettle for almost 20 years and besides replacing the charcoal and food grates every couple years, it's still the grill I purchased that many years ago. I consider those items to be like brake pads. You'll have to replace them on a routine maintenance schedule. Great review though
Jason Klauk VERY WELL STATED, I can’t add anything to that. Thanks for the support and watching Brother
Id just buy the Weber.
boostedmaniac It would be a wise decision
there both made in China, I'm buying the Walmart one! not going to spend my money on a name!
Joe Ovel now there is a difference between the 2. I pinned my comment of the up to date information I got from Weber. The Expert Grill is Awesome for Hot n Fast cooks, not so much for low n slow. Weber is 22.5 inches, as where Expert grill is 22, so most accessories won’t fit the Expert Grill.
Side note: most Accessories are gimmicks, so don’t waste your money, especially the Slow N Sear. IMHO!!
The expert grill just needs a few things to make it a Great smoker. I do like the density of the metal on it though. I will always take someone’s word until they are proven to be a liar, besides a lot of manufacturing jobs have come back to the USA, including Weber. Thanks for the support and watching
Another awesome show Meat. I'll stick with Weber, that said and I could be mistaken but I thought Weber was sold a few years back and is now made overseas... Like I said I could be mistaken. Anyhow. Great show as usual. Enjoy
The Gallery Backyard BBQ I called Weber before making this video and they assured me that there products are made here in the good ole USA 🇺🇸. I have some tinkering to do with this grill however I think I can Make it very serviceable. Thanks for the support and watching Brother