LadyJane wrote:
> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
>> I still think it would facilitate ash removal, even with holes poked
>> in it?
>
> Sounds as though Jill has either an older model or a weber-look-alike.

Here's my Weber (yes, it's 10 years old):

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...46690505XyEPIb

or
http://tinyurl.com/g2hhf

> But even my first weber had the hook attachment for the lid. The old
> model is now serving some other family in the area - gave it away to
> the local church's annual fete/garage sale.
> I've not experienced any dramas with the lid & hooking it to the rim
> in over 20 years. In fact, hooking it on the rim of the kettle
> provides some protection to the coals - especially during intial heat
> up - which seems to accelerate heating time.
> My experience only - but then I did RTFM for the first and second
> model. (Amazing what tips - and dare I say, features of the appliance
> - you pick up when actually bothering to read the manual)
> The newer models have a one-lever action (situated underneath the
> kettle, above the ash-agitator lever) which adjusts the openings on
> all three vents.
> Given that you are likely to want to use this feature during the
> cooking period, an external lever allows you to open/close vents
> without having to use asbestos gloves (the kettle area and all vents
> get bloody hot!)

Asbestos?! Surely you didn't mean that. Asbestos is a no-no... not just
for the grill but for your own personal protection against various cancers.
Have you not heard of asbestos poisoning? I know a number of people who
work for an asbestos abatement firm who are busy trying to remove asbestos
from Memphis schools and older area businesses. I sure as heck hope no one
is selling asbestos gloves. Talk about "older model" - eeeek!

Jill