Electric BBQ to Charcoal use

[leckyone]

Had my Weber electric bbq for some years and not made full use of it with the ever increasing energy costs and lacking of flavours.

Anyone know or have done, converting one to for Charcoal use or if it can be done.

[Someone-Else]

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[leckyone]

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Weber Electric about 10 yrs old, as posted. I would remove the working element.
And don't rate Amazon BBQ as proper one.

[dewaltdisney]

You need air flow for the charcoal to burn hot. Drill extra holes in the pan if necessary.

DWD

[Someone-Else]

Drill extra holes in the pan if necessary.

Sounds like a plan ............to the tip.
I did that, not doing it again. Rain got in, even though it was covered and yes, the rain went through the holes........making them bigger and bigger (rusted away)

[leckyone]

Thanks

Yeah,
Would fit vents as a conventional bbq

[leckyone]

Drill extra holes in the pan if necessary.

Sounds like a plan ............to the tip.
I did that, not doing it again. Rain got in, even though it was covered and yes, the rain went through the holes........making them bigger and bigger (rusted away)

This weber is alloy, not tin