A not so obvious advantage of the Spirit II grill is the placement of the propane tank on the right side of the grill. On the Spirit E 215 grill the propane tank is located in the storage cabinet underneath the grill by the side mounted grease drain. Weber has so much faith in the new ignition system that they cover it, and every other part of the Spirit II grills, with a ten year warranty. The Spirit II line of grills came out a few years ago and, based on current pricing, I believe they will soon be discontinued. Weber’s problem with the Spirit II grills is that they are too similar to the higher priced Genesis grills and sales of the Genesis series have suffered.
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I had to use a wrench & vise grips to get some of them on tight because those nuts were well tight. Ill is your entry to the Weber family and to everyday grilling. The compact open-cart design and the practical folding side table makes it fit even on small spaces, and you have all the basics you need to get familiar with gas grilling. So whether it’s a busy Monday or a relaxed Sunday – invite a couple of friends over, push the ignition and enjoy the special atmosphere that surrounds the grill.
Whatever the choice is between the two, the fact remains you can get the best. The difference is just that the Weber Spirit II is an upgrade of Weber Spirit. Enjoying a tasty meal is depends on the products you use. In comparison to both grill series, the Spirit II takes a good lead. The Spirit series is a go-ahead option for those in search of a long-lasting, reliable and durable grill.
If you only buy one thing, though, make it a fitted cover to protect your grill from rain, wind, snow, etc. It’s the easiest way to prolong the life of your new grill. Burner tubes are another area where food debris collects. Brush food away from the burner holes to keep the flames even. The tubes on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas grill have screens on their ends to prevent bugs from getting inside, so you won’t need to clean them out, but you should brush off the screens occasionally. For instance, you can have a high-heat sear zone and a low-heat finishing zone.
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They cooked fast at two minutes per side, although the front row needed an additional minute. We’d prefer overall, even heat from the front to the back of the grill, but we appreciated how quickly and easily Spirit II cooked this popular item. The burgers were remarkably juicy, perhaps due to the fast cook time.
The lid is also specially designed to keep smoke away from your face while you grill. The side-mounted propane tank, gas meter, sturdy side tables, and cooking grates are also a perfect fit and very aesthetically pleasing, as well as being easy to put together. The Spirit II grills have most of the features, like the GS4 system, of their Genesis II counterparts for 30-40% less, with the same 10 warranty. I’ve heard how the Genesis is built like a tank, and it is. But the spirit II is no slouch, and holds its own in every discernable way. Yes the burners are less btu’s than on the Genesis, but it is also smaller, with lest bulk, and the closed bottom design of the cook box helps the Spirit II retain heat.
It proved to be very profitable as it came out at a economic downturn time where a smaller, inexpensive car was just the ticket. For these reasons, I think the Spirit II is a bargain worth considering if you are looking to buy a new gas grill this year. Just received my new cross tube under warranty and my grill lights like new again. I might have paid a little bit more for a Weber but the service and replacement parts with no hassle more than makes up for it.