Great assembly tips! Apply heat to adhesives either with a heat gun or a hair dryer to soften. On your control panel, there is a thin, clear film to remove. It’s put there for shipping. It doesn’t hurt anything if you keep it, but it does show these weird little bubbles that will go away if you remove it. I found a couple of people on RU-vid comment that these gravity fed burners tend to burn quite a bit of charcoal even after you shut down. You may want to get into the habit of only putting in enough charcoal for your cooking session.
Thanks mate, very helpful & finally got one here in Australia and will be building it this weekend, and knowing the mistakes you made will definitely help.
Your review is PERFECT. I would have done one like it, but you have a nicer smile. ;) Your "glue" comment is spot on. WTHeck is that stuff? I got lucky using a blowtorch in a very light way. Basically, I just heated it up and it rolled off. BUT, you shouldn't have to do that! Again, great review!
I know what you mean about the sticker glue on the inside. It’s a bitch to get off. I got most of it off after a lot of work. Hopefully the remaining residue will burn off. Great video 👍🏼
It’s about 3 years since you posted this video, great by the way. I’m considering a 1050, but am interested in your experience after 3 years. I live close by to you, Champlin, not far from Von Hanson meats.
Noticed you didn't put the little screw in for the heat shield on the bottom right side of the door flange .. I thought of doing that for a better seal. How does it work ?
I noticed smoke coming out of the left front of cover on charcoal bend. This will encourage fire into top charcoal. Tom Horseman put high temp silicone thermometer stop leaks.. also better put a lock on that gate since the neighbors know you are cooking.
The Gravity series is total shit. I've had my grill for 6 months and so far have had to dismantle and clean it, replace 2 switches & a cord and the computer will not update or connect to my phone. The fan will randomly quit working. I've had emails to and from the company and demanded phone calls. I've gotten exactly 3 cooks out of it and have been embarrassed with guests waiting on food. IT IS A PIECE OF SHIT!!! Don't buy it.
Im about 60 cooks deep and had to replace one of the little buttons that make the fan go and thats it. You didnt buy a 4 year extended warranty? Whoops, i did