Weber Baby Q Standard (Q1000AU) Questions & Answers (page 2 of 4)

Hi Tommy, can I ask what the purpose is for you wanting to use this type of fitting? We don't recommend any alteration or addition to the gas manifolds of our barbecues as they have been tested and approved by the Australian Gas Authority as they are- with any addition or change, they become non-compliant. If you give us a bit more information about what you're trying to achieve, we can help you find a solution. Thanks!

Hi Alec. The Smoker Box set was designed to be used on the Q2000 series and above, not the Baby Q (Q1000) series. There isn't enough grill space with the convection tray, trivet and the smoker boxes, and they don't sit properly above the burners in the Baby Qs.

Hi Toby, yes. Your Baby Q comes with a hose that will suit from 4.5kg up to 9kg sized gas bottles. Thanks!

Hi Leonie, we can only advise in accordance to the Australian Gas Association guidelines that our barbecues have been tested against. The barbecues have not been approved or tested for use with other gas connections that are found outside of Australia, so we cannot give you an answer on which hose to use. If you'd like any more info, please contact us on 1300 301 290.

Hi Mal, it can be a bit tricky, and you may need a wrench to take if off completely- can you call us on 1300 301 290 and we can run you through it. Thanks!

Hi Jacky, it comes in the box with the barbecue. Thanks!

Hi Robyn, sorry no, you cannot use Natural Gas with the Baby Q barbecues as they are classed as a portable barbecue and therefore are not approved to be used with NG. If you need any further info, please contact us on 1300 301 290 or reply here. Thanks!

Hi Dan, you can use any gas bottle that is sized 4kg-9kg, as that is what is recommended for use with our barbecues. You can find these at most petrol stations and hardware stores. Cheers!

Hi Paul, a 4kg bottle will be fine, we just state that minimum size as this ensures you've got gas for a multitude of cooks, and there isn't much of a possibility of it running out mid-cook.

Hi Bob/Valerie, when you screw the hose on, you turn to the right (clockwise) to tighten. At the other end, when connecting to a gas bottle, you turn to the left (anti-clockwise) to tighten. Hope that helps! Call us on 1300 301 290 if you need any further assistance.

Hi Elly, you can use as small as a 4.5kg gas bottle with a Baby Q, up to a 9kg bottle. Any smaller than that and it wouldn't meet gas regulations for that barbecue. If you have any other queries, please let us know.

Hi Kylie, thanks for getting in touch.
What temperature is your Q running at? We have some 'standard' temperatures that help us see if a Q is performing correctly:

- After 10 minutes of running on HIGH: Weber Baby Q - 220°C (428°F)
- After 10 minutes of running on LOW: Weber Baby Q - 165°C (329°F)

If your Q is performing differently to these temperatures, then it would be best to contact us directly on 1300 301 290 and we can help you from there.

Hi Karen, thanks for getting in touch.
Using two hotplates on the Q would hinder the airflow needed to let the gas ventilate properly, as well as affect the convection-style cooking that makes the Q's perform at their best - we suggest you use one hotplate and one half-grill when cooking this way.

If you have any other questions, please let us know. Thanks!

Hi Karen, thanks for getting in touch. If you're talking about this stand here: https://www.weberbbq.com.au/weber-accessories/q-portable-bbq-cart/?
It fits the Weber Baby Q (Q1000/Q1200) and Weber Q (Q2000/Q2200) models only.

Hi Jeremy, thanks for your question.
Ideally, you would roast on the two grill sections, with a convection tray and trivet on top. This allows for optimal heat distribution throughout the Q, using the convection-style cooking that the barbecue is designed to produce.

Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

Hi Huff, thanks for your question. What you're talking about is the gas bayonet fitting; this is connected to the hose, regulator and valve. If you could call us on 1300 301 290 we can explain how you can fit it to a caravan. Thanks!

Hi David, thanks for getting in touch.

There should be a little rubber 'o' ring at the end of your hose that connects to the gas cylinder. If this is missing, then please don't use your barbecue until this is rectified as there will not be a proper seal.

You cannot purchase the 'o' rings separately, and they are different from ones you would find at your local hardware store, so we will have to replace your hose for you. If you could please send us an email at [email protected] or call on 1300 301 290 with your serial number and if it's still covered by warranty, we will replace it free of charge.

Thanks.

Hi Mark, thanks for your question. Our recommendation is 4.5kg sized bottles to 9kg bottles; you can fit a 4kg bottle, you just won't get as many cooks from it and it's a less economical option (especially if you're travelling). A 9kg bottle should last you about 45 hours of cooking on a Baby Q, so it's definitely a more cost-effective choice.

We give a minimum requirement recommendation so you can avoid things like running out of gas mid-cook and having enough gas for the barbecue to run efficiently.

Hope that helps!

Hi Jay, thanks for your question.

All of our recipes and guides are based on dial settings, rather than temperature, because there are a lot of variables that can impact a barbecues temperature and we couldn't 100% guarantee that 'this dial setting' will give you '180C'. Factors like the position of the barbecue, wind, gas levels, age of the barbecue and condition that the burner tube is in can all impact the heat.

https://www.weberbbq.com.au/weber-recipes/ - this is where all of our recipes are listed, and if you want some more specific tips, send us a message on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/weberBBQAusNz/) and we can go through your specific scenario and get you comfortable with it.

Alternatively, you can give us a call on 1300 301 290. Thanks Jay.

Hi John, thanks for your question.
That's right; the Baby Q series does not come with the fold-out side tables, but they can be purchased as an accessory from your local Weber Specialist Dealer. You can find them here: https://www.webernz.co.nz/weber-accessories/baby-q-side-tables/

Thanks!