Thank you, this worked like a charm. It’s really easy to to, and I actually did it without removing the hinge from the grill, took 2 minutes.

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

Cool... I was not the first to try it... but I am glad the message has been shared!

I did this a couple of months ago and worked like a charm, also added a gasket to the lid rim, with the gasket i can control temps better but it also removed the wobble completly!

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

glad you got yours running smooth! thanks for watching!

@cdmapplications

3 жыл бұрын

@pelaxix which gasket did you buy ?

@vcg25

3 жыл бұрын

@@cdmapplications i did the same and I used lavalock 1/2” x 1/8” self adhesive gasket. I know can control temps.

Just got this grill, was looking for a way to fix it. thanks for the video, really helpful and informative.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

ceramicgrillstore.com

Just bought my 5775 and Weber haven’t modified the hinge assembly, 2 years after your video. I did the same mod on the springs as you and the lid now fits and closes perfectly with no wobble.

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

glad it worked for you. mine works... but I do not think its a super tight seal still.

Glad you got it working. Shame you had to do this. Sometimes It honestly feels like Weber doesn’t love their grills as much as we do anymore.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, disappointing... especially for something that should be simple. I think they over engineered this one. plenty of hinges that work fine out there. i have been on the look out for these in retail stores, but still have not seen one here in Iowa. want to see if they work any better our of curiosity. oh well... I have too many grills to play with already anyway

Thank you so much for your help. This should be on weber main page.

After turning springs around as you did, loosen hinge bracket to lower bowl bolts and move bracket down in slotted holes just enough to get perfect closure at rear as well as front with no wobble.

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah...I already lowered it as much as I can... I think the F'd that up too.

Having the same issue over here in the UK! Slightly too high close to the hinge, and wobbling in the middle. I think it’s the base, as it’s not perfectly round. One can tell when setting up the inside grates for the charcoal that the gaps are different. Thanks for the suggestions, I will try this!

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I feel like they did not give enough adjustment to lower the hinge when mounting it. Mine is maxed out at the lowest setting and it is just not low enough, although the spring swap did help quite a bit

@raymondporter2094

3 жыл бұрын

I am in the UK and before seeing this video and reading the comments, got my wife to order online from Milletts a Master Touch, a few days ago. It hasn't been delivered yet, but I have my fingers crossed that the version which will be delivered to me has hinges on it which are fine or are the modified versions now apparently being fitted to the kettle in the USA.

Thanks so much. It worked for me.

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad I saw someone else try this... or I would have been shit out of luck... just spreading the word

It worked, very pleased. Cheers

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

awesome... glad it helped.... I found this extremely frustrating

Got the same problem, floating lid. As I se it its the upper adjustable holes on the hinge that are to short, you cant lower it enough. I vill widen the holes and also do that magic trick on the springs!

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I found... those slots needed to be longer... frustrating!

@HDexpress

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked +1

Thanks for the video! Is there a grill you would recommend instead which offers such flexibility for direct, indirect, roasting, smoking…?

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

I have not tried it... but would take a look at the kamado joe kettle (with hinge) looks like a great value... affiliate link amzn.to/3LdDwpM

I elongated the top holes more with a Dremmel Grinder. And it dropped the lid down tight.

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

that's a good idea too... nice work

Weber HAVE fixed the hinge!!!! They have just bought in new stock and the lid fits perfectly

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

did you get one?

@staffordscott2520

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Yes - You have to buy direct from Weber to ensure that you get the latest version as others still have the original version in stock. I can testify that the seal when closed is now better on the Premium Master Touch than it was on any previous models Weber kettles

I brought this and am having the same problems. I done my first cook yesterday it was a low and slow leg of lamb but the temp kept getting really high! I googled it and it said if there's a leak it's hard to do low and slow. I'm glad iv seen this vid I'm going out to the garden now to give it a go. Also I'm going to try some gasket as well do you think that would help?

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

check out Tom Horsman's video on this same grill. He likes adding a gasket. I did not find adding a gasket helped me... almost made it worse. If it is a light leak... buy some cheap fatty cuts of meat like pork butt and pork belly and do some longer smokers with those... and it might seal it up as well. then don't clean the lid where it sits on the kettle.

I didn't even know this model existed until I saw it at Costco, is it new?

I was smoking a butt on my 18.5 WSM, and it started raining. The design of the smoker encourages water to enter. It actually filled the charcoal bowl. I bought a Bronco, and sold the Weber. I almost bought a Smoke Fire, thanks for your review.

@kevinhealy187

3 жыл бұрын

I got rid of my 22 inch WSM because of the same reason. The upside down rain gutter design encourages filling the bowl full of rainwater. You would think one of the designers would have looked at the kettle and said "Why are we changing this?" I have a Ugly Drum Smoker that I put together that actually cooks better than the WSM. I like the kettle and the slow n sear . Definitely a better and more versatile way to cook.

@SJCOOKS

3 жыл бұрын

I am sure you know this already but figured I'd mention for others with same issue. Store the wsm with the middle part flipped. No water will get in after that. But to your point, it's weird we even have to do this to begin with. It makes no sense! But whatever, I love my 22 wsm to let it go.

@foodonfire3662

3 жыл бұрын

I've owned many grills over the years. Very few can compete with the my Bronco or its bigger brother, the Bronco Pro. Attach a fan controller (Flame Boss, FireBoard) etc. and you get a high heat grill, smoker, cold smoker and kamado for $300. And as Keegan will tell you, it's built like a tank.

@fiftyf1

3 жыл бұрын

@@foodonfire3662 yes, I ordered a Hunsaker Vortex basket for mine. Here come the butts! LOL

@fiftyf1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SJCOOKS I stored mine covered, but the wind would blow it over from time to time.

Just switched the springs round, what a difference that makes! Will try gasket tape also for a proper seal. Maybe an employee has been putting them on the wrong way round for a laugh! 😂

@Searedandsmoked

10 ай бұрын

lot of people were not laughing when they got them... that's for sure! Hopefully they come out with version 2 with some improvements

I’m still trying to figure out what’s wrong with the lid bale. Have it on my kettle and performer and can’t imagine how a hinge could bet better.

@pats9924

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The Weber kettle is a simple, but great, tool. No need to try and turn it into something it’s not.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

i would go that route if I were to do it again

Was thinking about buying this grill but having to fix it after spending $230 is ridiculous. I look at other companies now, thank you for heads up.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

yeah... I would try the Kamado Joe Kettle grill or the standard weber kettle with the fold away lid

Mr. Keegan you have one of the most honest and useful BBQ channels on KZread. That said, can everyone stop pretending that Weber Corporation makes quality products. The very idea that customers are left to re-engineer a f**king hinge is beyond contemptible. The materials are flimsy, ill fitted and just plain crap. Recall their foray into the world of pellet smokers. Nuff said.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

lol... I totally agree with you.... they did not need to re-engineer how a hinge works. many companies with little resources have pulled this off with out any issue

@foodonfire3662

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Sorry I called you "Mr." Keegan. Wine.

There is a adjustment on the back bottom to lower the lid onto the base. Does the lid and base mate up ok with out the hinged connection?

@emmallindsjo9143

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he showed it in the beginning of the video

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

its the slots on the hinge connection.... they do not go down far enough to let the back of the lid go all the way down to the kettle... seems like any easy fix if they would just get a handle on their manufacturing

@jackwebb5917

2 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked May void the warranty, but would using a Dremel to elongate the holes downward a bit help the hinge sit lower and allow the back of the lid to sit flush?

Hi Keegan, so with this hinge issue in sight that can be solved for some but not every grill; if you had the choice would you just go for a master touch without the Hinge? (the one that has the lid bale)

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

After getting this, I would go with the bale on the side, vs the hinge. The hinge just feels kind of strange the way they have it laid out. It just feels out of place. Perhaps I will get used to it? Either way, they should have included a handle on the top, just in case you want to go hingeless. It is pretty much useless when not hooked up to the hinge.

@finnishchaga

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Searedandsmoked Yeah I am thinking if you want to go low and slow then you need to unclip the hinge so you can turn the damper placement. basically the main difference in the ring and plate; are they that good? because its expensive seperate, I normally do snake method.

@finnishchaga

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Yeah I am thinking if you want to go low and slow then you need to unclip the hinge so you can turn the damper placement. basically the main difference in the ring and plate; are they that good? because its expensive separate, I normally do snake method

So it is not just me... i am in the process of getting a lid holder and a lid handle to just remove the hinge. In the end the wobbly lid, the bad closing etc were just too annoying, especially when you do a 6 hour low and slow cook, any leakage on the sealing of the lid makes temperatures really hard to control. I liked your tip though, tried it but, although it is better, i will just go to a hand held lid by ordering the Weber 67570 Handle Kit Black W/Logo M/T Charcoal 19 and drilling 2 holes in the lid (and painting the holes). Add the Weber lid slide aside attachment and it works like a non hinged mastertouch. Yes it will void warranty, but all they do is send a wobbly lid as replacement (i even received the bottom and several hinges). It is just a design fault. What the hinge misses is a contra pull in the last 10% of it's downward movement and more width for more stability.

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

agree... bottom line is the grill hinge sucks

still have the extra hinge?! ever think of slapping it on another weber ?! I'd love to buy one of those if the sold it-! I know there's a hinge out there - but having a weber hinge on a weber lid just seems a little cooler- if you'd ever want to sell you spare let me know :)

@Searedandsmoked

Жыл бұрын

I will probably hold on to it just in case. But... you can buy after market hinges for kettles if you google it. Probably work better. Check out tom horseman's channel too for different mods.

Any chance you could sell me the extra hinge? My current project is putting a 26" weber into the one touch platinum stand (the one that had the 2 rounded side tables..) been looking for this hinge all over the internet, but they don't seem to sell them as replacement parts.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

send me a message through the contact form on my website. I don't think I need it... so I can send it to you searedandsmoked.com/

@kmartin8881

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked done!

does anyone know if I can buy just the hinge to pimp my old kettle?

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

not from weber that I know of, but there may be other after market hinges you could try

@Noodleman1163

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXV82tiBiLbYito.html

Somewhere at Weber... " So, do the new Features work?" " No, the hinge is shit" ' Ah, fuck it, we sell it anyway. Some guys on KZread will do the work for us"

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

pretty much? I have not seen this model in stores yet.... so wondering if there is push back from retailers or Weber knows it is not right yet?

@fredwiley3731

2 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked I think Lowe's and other retailers know that most of their customers will not pay over $175 for a grill let alone over $300. I check guys like you before I buy anything. Thanks.

I am a picky SOB and like things that are cool. But I gotta tell you I think the hinge is a waste of time and just more problems than its worth. The holder for the lid makes it easy.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

if I were to do it again, I just would have went with a 26" kettle with the holder. the lid throws off everything you are used to with a kettle

@bigneilh

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked Yes I think tried and true is the way to go! Thanks for confirming and posting this video and putting in the work!

Don't know why weber put a hinge on. I just got my master touch but never heard of this latest one. Aint that the way it goes. I think after seeing other grills with a hinge weber thought they would have one. I'm glad i don't have a hinge. I don"t usually run for the next latest upgrade. From all the coments, seems like a lot of frustration just for a damn hinge! I'm happy with my "Master Touch" + i got the rotisserie rig + it works great. The ring doesn't fit perfectly but you can't beat ribs cooked this way.As the fat renders, it keeps the outside moist.You don't really need to spritz them. No wrapping just super good + tender.In my 72 yrs. i've learned the "Next new thing" is not always better.Happy BBQ ing!

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

happy bbq'ing pete! you are definitely correct.... newer is not always better. hard to resist the latest craze sometimes

Does it stay open now though?

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

it works pretty good now. with more use, the grease helps seal it up. i still do not use it for real low and slow stuff.... so I am OK with the hinge.. although I hope they make a new an improved version for folks that want it

So bizarre that they don't sell the bale version with the ring and diffuser, or even sell the ring and diffuser separately. Weber's marketing people need to find new careers.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

I do find those decisions frustrating... make you by a whole grill vs buying some add on parts?... that would be too easy, right!?

@Rick-5728

3 жыл бұрын

@@Searedandsmoked I guess they figured they'd make more money if they make people buy new grills. On the other hand, they're more likely to lose business to third party add-ons that do the same thing as their ring/diffuser (e.g., the Kettle Zone, or maybe even the Kettle Joe slowroller, which might be coming out stand-alone soon). Come to think of it, both of those third-party options look a LOT better than the Weber ring/diffuser plate setup.

Nice Video Brother, the guy that designed this hinge must of built the Weber Smokey Mountain door.. Straight up trash.

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

lol... I do not own the WSM... but that door always stuck out like a sore thumb

Take note weber

FYI if you have to F with it this much, its probably better to go with a better brand.

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you there... if the Kettle from Kamado Joe was out prior to this... might have gone that route

Thanks for the tip! Need to try this as soon as grill runs out of fuel. Briquettes are still heating for quite some time, since lid refuses to close properly. Those chinesium legs are disgrace to such a heavy grill. Honestly I was quite disappointed to weber's quality. Though it states to be premium grill, but I would call it entry level one, and price should be accordingly quite much cheaper. Well, there was sturdy options, but they were over 1k euro, so now I', stuck with this. (e 5775). Your video is appreciated and probably I can get lid working in the end. Just shame that it requires some extra work.

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

agreed.... I guess weber eventually agreed too... as I don't think you can buy this in the U.S. anymore? curious if they will try again

I hope some credit goes to the guy below. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJdsktiTaMa8fso.html

@Searedandsmoked

2 жыл бұрын

you bet.... there are a few more out there too

WEBER??? I hope you are listening!! There is something going on in your R & D or Q.C. department that seems to need some attention. Don’t make me have to replace my Prothetic leg!!! 😉🤣

@Searedandsmoked

3 жыл бұрын

hard to wrap my head around how they failed this one. seems pretty easy for a company with resources

2 years later still not fixed.. :)

@Searedandsmoked

4 ай бұрын

ha... pretty much... still waiting to see if they try to release a new version at some point?