This model also has a Grill Out handle light, which illuminates your grill for nighttime cooking. This grill is the only Weber Q that can be bought as a natural gas grill model instead of a propane gas grill only. It can also be hooked up to a 20-pound propane tank. The Weber Q portable gas grill was invented when Weber realized that many people were moving into the city where they wouldn’t have large backyards.
The other common problem noted was from people who found it difficult to attach a 16oz propane cylinder, which I mentioned in the Quality section of this review. I’ve read several accounts from owners stating that the grill runs hot regardless of the burner control setting. In contrast, others say the regulator is bad right out of the box. I am not technical enough to know if these problems stem from the same issue, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they are. If you find that the Weber Q1200 is running hot on the first run, give it some time before assuming there’s a problem. The manual leads me to believe that it’s normal for the grill to run hot for its first few uses.
I often sell a grill after I’ve finished my reviews, but these two grills I keep for the day that I don’t have to review grills anymore. Maybe I’ll get my own RV with the perfect-sized cupboard that I can stow one in. Perhaps the other will take up permanent residence on my balcony.
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Beyond size, the rest of the features remain the same as found in the Q1000 series. The Q2200 offers a built-in thermometer in the hood and electronic ignition. The Q2000 comes with the standard push-button ignition and no thermometer.
Things change, but we believe Weber’s commitment to quality and innovation has not. Heat Flux is the BTU per square inch and is a more useful measure of how much heat a grill delivers than BTU alone. To ensure you choose the correct replacement part for your grill, we recommend removing the original part and comparing it to what we list. You can also check your owner’s manual to make sure this part will work with your grill. The only real difference is that the 2200 is a bit bigger and it has a hood thermometer. However, what I have seen of the 2200 makes it a good investment for you.
If you can believe it, I gathered over 3100 reviews and found that over 94% of Weber Q 1200 reviews were positive. Only 4% were negative, and the other 3% were lukewarm. Overall, the Weber q1200 is a quality-made product, but there are three things to watch.
Everything else (I’m assuming fasteners, hardware, and thermometer) is protected by warranty for two years. The heavy-duty cast-iron grates have a tough porcelain coating. The essential parts – the grill box, lid, and grill grates – are composed of cast aluminum. Nylon reinforced with glass weber q – in a fiberglass kind of way, I assume – is heat resistant and durable. Even as a seasoned BBQ cook, I am still excited by the electronic ignition on this gas grill. If you have ever tried to manually start a fire, even on an electric grill, then you know what a hassle it can be.
It’s large enough to grill about six larger hamburger patties or around 18 regular hotdogs. Alternatively, two smaller steaks on one side and a veggie pack on the other. I find this to be the ideal size for two people who grill regularly, or in some cases, a family with young children. If you only use your grill for meat and not for any sides such as potatoes or veggies, it will up to six people. Very little has changed since I reviewed two grills over seven years ago. A slight model name change and some cosmetic updates are the only differences between the old and new grills.
If you would prefer to connect a much more economical and refillable 20lb propane cylinder, Weber makes an accessory adapter and hose that will do that. There is also an aftermarket kit that will let you convert a Q grill to use your RV’s low-pressure quick-disconnect line. Cleaning is never fun, but the Weber Q grills are much easier to clean than most other portable grills on the market. Everything went smoothly until it came to the catch pan—because nothing can ever just be that easy, right? The pan is made from lightweight metal and has a recessed area in the center to hold a disposable tin.