Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
****Update on smoke leak****
Weber customer service got together with their "R&D guy", and test kitchen specialists to address this problem. They fired up a Summit in their test kitchen and got not only the same leak I did, but also found "many other leaks depending on how they adjusted the vents and direction of the kettle itself."
Then in a stunning display of backwards logic, they determined since they were able to recreate "a lot of leaks," it was NOT a problem but was instead "normal." I tried to explain that being able to recreate a problem doesn't make it "normal", it makes it a "design flaw" but she kept insisting that since they had all saw it happen, it should not be considered a problem.
I have no words.
Other videos mentioned in this video:
Dan from Smokey Goodness: youtube.com/user/SmokeyGoodness
Pork Butt on the Summit: youtu.be/EXB_lQYWols
Brisket on the Summit: youtu.be/FnUJttnSWU4
Charcoal Efficiency Test: youtu.be/l88zDqQdLKU
Ribeye on the kettle with SlowNSear: youtu.be/oX_lEKKDr34
Today I'm answering the most common questions I get on my channel...mostly surrounding the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill.
1) How much does the Weber Summit Grilling Center cost?
2) Do I work for Weber? / Did Weber give me the Summit to promote it?
3) BGE vs Weber Summit...which cooks better?
4) Which has better customer service/warranty?
5) How is the Big Green Egg XL better than the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill?
6) How is the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill better than the Big Green Egg XL?
7) Is the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill worth the money?
8) What cameras do I use?
Products mentioned in this video (Affiliate links):
-Slow N Sear Slow 'N Sear Products (Make sure you get the one that fits your size kettle)
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-Panasonic GH4 camera: amzn.to/2cVYZ8K
-Canon 80D: amzn.to/2e0Kxjk
-Wireless mic: amzn.to/2dYYyKW
-Best cheap mic ever: amzn.to/2ebMYPm
-Best all around tripod (fits in carry-on bag): amzn.to/2dYXtmr
-Favorite grill for the money (second most common question) amzn.to/2cVsIA9
Check out www.bbq-brethren.com, kamadoguru.com for more great information on BBQ tips and techniques.
****Update on smoke leak****
Weber customer service got together with their "R&D guy", and test kitchen specialists to address this problem. They fired up a Summit in their test kitchen and got not only the same leak I did, but also found "many other leaks depending on how they adjusted the vents and direction of the kettle itself."
Then in a stunning display of backwards logic, they determined since they were able to recreate "a lot of leaks," it was NOT a problem but was instead "normal." I tried to explain that being able to recreate a problem doesn't make it "normal", it makes it a "design flaw" but she kept insisting that since they had all saw it happen, it should not be considered a problem.
I have no words.
Other videos mentioned in this video:
Dan from Smokey Goodness: youtube.com/user/SmokeyGoodness
Pork Butt on the Summit: youtu.be/EXB_lQYWols
Brisket on the Summit: youtu.be/FnUJttnSWU4
Charcoal Efficiency Test: youtu.be/l88zDqQdLKU
Ribeye on the kettle with SlowNSear: youtu.be/oX_lEKKDr34
Today I'm answering the most common questions I get on my channel...mostly surrounding the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill.
1) How much does the Weber Summit Grilling Center cost?
2) Do I work for Weber? / Did Weber give me the Summit to promote it?
3) BGE vs Weber Summit...which cooks better?
4) Which has better customer service/warranty?
5) How is the Big Green Egg XL better than the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill?
6) How is the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill better than the Big Green Egg XL?
7) Is the Weber Summit Charcoal Grill worth the money?
8) What cameras do I use?
Products mentioned in this video (Affiliate links):
-Slow N Sear Slow 'N Sear Products (Make sure you get the one that fits your size kettle)
amzn.to/2cyXIrG
-Panasonic GH4 camera: amzn.to/2cVYZ8K
-Canon 80D: amzn.to/2e0Kxjk
-Wireless mic: amzn.to/2dYYyKW
-Best cheap mic ever: amzn.to/2ebMYPm
-Best all around tripod (fits in carry-on bag): amzn.to/2dYXtmr
-Favorite grill for the money (second most common question) amzn.to/2cVsIA9
Check out www.bbq-brethren.com, kamadoguru.com for more great information on BBQ tips and techniques.
