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JMCXL
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Does anyone know that last time the mother ship changed the Mini (not the MiniMax)? I was looking at one last week and the top (when open) had a bit of play - back and forth. Wondering if this was an old design or just what you get. I realized the top is not heavy, just looking for a more secure top. Also has the ceramics changed inside lately. Sometime the slow movers sit around, you get a new egg with an old design. Thanks for any knowledge on the subject.
Northern New Jersey
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XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
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This may not be the most accurate but I believe these are the most recent changes in order from recent to older:
1. dome holder tabs 2016?
2. notches in the fire ring to fit a mini plate setter 2013?
3. handle change from two small rectangular blocks to the current wrap around style 2012
4. Cooking Grid size change from 9.5” diameter to 10” diameter 2012
5. Porcelain coated grid to 9.5” stainless grid 2011
6. Hinge change from single arm to current style sometime before 2010?
My Mini (hatched in 2011) has a little play back and forth but not much. I don’t recall any mention of a change to fix that.
XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
Bay Area, CA -
Mine is a wiggler too. Mine is a fraken mini. It has had warranty parts, and I have bought some new parts as the upgrades that @R2Egg2Q outlined. Mine doesn't go out much, but here is a picture of it from a year ago. It has the bands with the hinges on both sides.
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Thanks for the detailed updates, that will help me when I stop back in and check the one on display. Thinking of adding it to the collection
Northern New Jersey
XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)
Also, check out my YouTube Page
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JMCXL said:Thanks for the detailed updates, that will help me when I stop back in and check the one on display. Thinking of adding it to the collection
Soon there will be the dedicated mini minions to discredit my words. There will be some epic videos and pictures of what a mini can do. -
I think it is cool and is a great present someone can get me
might side on my desk and put lights in itNorthern New Jersey
XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)
Also, check out my YouTube Page
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Follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/ -
cookingdude555 said:JMCXL said:Thanks for the detailed updates, that will help me when I stop back in and check the one on display. Thinking of adding it to the collection
Soon there will be the dedicated mini minions to discredit my words. There will be some epic videos and pictures of what a mini can do.
Now I do agree that there are less expensive options such as the Akorn that might fit the OPs bill better
I’m firing my novelty up here shortly to do a spatch Chicken that will feed 4 people. Jus sayin-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky. -
If I could get a brand new mini for say around $175-$200 I might bite. But around here new ones cost around $375. Ain't no freakin way I'm paying that for what amounts to a grate that's almost smaller than my hand. Granted I have freakishly large Grizzly Bear Hands but still.
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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If I had $200 burning a hole in my pocket I'd still get a Weber kettle.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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SonVolt said:If I had $200 burning a hole in my pocket I'd still get a Weber kettle.
ehh been there done that. Weber kettles are Amateur hour to me.Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychainSouth of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsRockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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Durability is up for interpretation. They may feel cheap, but guess which one would would survive a tumble, or being tossed in the bed of a truck on the go? My money's not going on the 75lb hunk of ceramic.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave
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SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychainEllijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
Run me out in the cold rain and snow -
Lot of IFs from non owners-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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Mattman3969 said:Lot of IFs from non owners
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I think everyone should have a chance to cook on a mini. Its a blast. But ultimately its a situation where you’re trying to figure out ways to make it work on the mini. I would say it’s worth it. Sorry for the novelty bit guys. To some it isn’t, and I respect that. To others, it is. It’s just perspective.
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I love my mini. There a multiple nights a week my wife is working and my kids want crappy Mac and cheese. I just fire up the mini and throw on my protein. It is a high heat grilling machine. Never fired it up for a low and slow yet...
XL BGE, Lg BGE, MiniMax BGE, Mini BGE
Appleton, WI -
TEXASBGE2018 said:SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsSounds like you never really learned how to use your kettles and WSM. Harry Soo has won many bbq championships with nothing but his trusty old WSM.Heat retention can certainly be a bit tricky on cold/windy/rainy/snowy days but for most of the year it's not much of a problem. But if one has problems keeping a temp range then using a pit controller works just as well on kettles/WSM's as all those folks running them on their ceramic kamados.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsSounds like you never really learned how to use your kettles and WSM. Harry Soo has won many bbq championships with nothing but his trusty old WSM.Heat retention can certainly be a bit tricky on cold/windy/rainy/snowy days but for most of the year it's not much of a problem. But if one has problems keeping a temp range then using a pit controller works just as well on kettles/WSM's as all those folks running them on their ceramic kamados.Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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TEXASBGE2018 said:HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsSounds like you never really learned how to use your kettles and WSM. Harry Soo has won many bbq championships with nothing but his trusty old WSM.Heat retention can certainly be a bit tricky on cold/windy/rainy/snowy days but for most of the year it's not much of a problem. But if one has problems keeping a temp range then using a pit controller works just as well on kettles/WSM's as all those folks running them on their ceramic kamados.Weber = Honda CivicBGE = Honda AccordKomodo Kamado = whatever you consider to be a "fast in ultimate luxury" vehicleAnd all three are capable of turning out the same finished product.I get it though, some folks like a Rolex to tell the time while others are fine with a Seiko.“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsSounds like you never really learned how to use your kettles and WSM. Harry Soo has won many bbq championships with nothing but his trusty old WSM.Heat retention can certainly be a bit tricky on cold/windy/rainy/snowy days but for most of the year it's not much of a problem. But if one has problems keeping a temp range then using a pit controller works just as well on kettles/WSM's as all those folks running them on their ceramic kamados.Weber = Honda CivicBGE = Honda AccordKomodo Kamado = whatever you consider to be a "fast in ultimate luxury" vehicleAnd all three are capable of turning out the same finished product.I get it though, some folks like a Rolex to tell the time while others are fine with a Seiko.I'm thinking more like this
Weber=Toyota Camry
BGE= Lexus GS
Komodo Kamado= Mercedes AMG GT
Rockwall, Tx LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.
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HeavyG said:I get it though, some folks like a Rolex to tell the time while others are fine with a Seiko.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Just couldn’t resist the offer, thinknit was below cost. I am one happy guy. I have the best wife, just so you know!
this is my 5th egg...Northern New Jersey
XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)
Also, check out my YouTube Page
https://www.youtube.com/c/grillingwithpapaj
Follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/ -
Northern New Jersey
XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)
Also, check out my YouTube Page
https://www.youtube.com/c/grillingwithpapaj
Follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/ -
JMCXL said:
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
Northern New Jersey
XL - Woo2, AR L (2) - Woo, PS Woo MM (2) - Woo MINI
Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)
Also, check out my YouTube Page
https://www.youtube.com/c/grillingwithpapaj
Follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/ -
Congrats on the Mini!XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG
Bay Area, CA -
JMCXL said:
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TEXASBGE2018 said:HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:HeavyG said:TEXASBGE2018 said:SonVolt said:Webers are 100% functional utility - nothing amateurish about them. I love my Egg, but the Mini is better suited dangling on the end of a keychain
Prior to getting my Egg I had 3 Webers (A Performer, a Kettle, and a WSM). They always felt cheap to me. Plastic Wheels, cheap thin steel, terrible heat retention. The only thing I felt they did somewhat decent was High heat searing but even that was iffy because the design is so shallow that you get flare upsSounds like you never really learned how to use your kettles and WSM. Harry Soo has won many bbq championships with nothing but his trusty old WSM.Heat retention can certainly be a bit tricky on cold/windy/rainy/snowy days but for most of the year it's not much of a problem. But if one has problems keeping a temp range then using a pit controller works just as well on kettles/WSM's as all those folks running them on their ceramic kamados.Weber = Honda CivicBGE = Honda AccordKomodo Kamado = whatever you consider to be a "fast in ultimate luxury" vehicleAnd all three are capable of turning out the same finished product.I get it though, some folks like a Rolex to tell the time while others are fine with a Seiko.I'm thinking more like this
Weber=Toyota Camry
BGE= Lexus GS
Komodo Kamado= Mercedes AMG GT
They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
Mr OT has commented from personal experience-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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