Sssnake Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I bought a Cadac Barbecue at the NEC show today. I've put it together and the base just sits on the stem through which the gas is delivered. There's no way to secure it that I can see or read about and no part to facilitate this either. The base wobbles slightly on the stem. When the barbecue was demonstrated in the show hall I didn't see any movement at all. Am I being paranoid? I'd have expected a snug fit of bowl on the stem to avoid gas leakage. I'm not instilled with confidence with the item but can anybody advise me accordingly please? I only live in Worcester so a 40 min trip up the M42 isn't a big deal to return it and ask for a replacement but I have no doubt that the great knowledgeable peeps on here can assist me. Thank you ... in anticipation! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Sssnake - 2010-02-26 11:07 PM I bought a Cadac Barbecue at the NEC show today. I've put it together and the base just sits on the stem through which the gas is delivered. There's no way to secure it that I can see or read about and no part to facilitate this either. The base wobbles slightly on the stem. When the barbecue was demonstrated in the show hall I didn't see any movement at all. Am I being paranoid? I'd have expected a snug fit of bowl on the stem to avoid gas leakage. I'm not instilled with confidence with the item but can anybody advise me accordingly please? I only live in Worcester so a 40 min trip up the M42 isn't a big deal to return it and ask for a replacement but I have no doubt that the great knowledgeable peeps on here can assist me. Thank you ... in anticipation! :-D Which model is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sssnake Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Its the Eazy Chef Deluxe model no. 8250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyketton2 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Quote... "I bought a Cadac Barbecue at the NEC show today. I've put it together and the base just sits on the stem through which the gas is delivered. There's no way to secure it that I can see or read about and no part to facilitate this either. The base wobbles slightly on the stem. When the barbecue was demonstrated in the show hall I didn't see any movement at all. " ....Quote I bought one of these a few years ago and it too moved slightly when assembled. There is no mechanical fixing between the two parts but I found after some use that the two surfaces seem to 'bed' in together, so much so that after a few days assembled and used it takes a bit of effort to separate. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 this is common but should be ok. if you are not happy maybe you might want to upgrade to the next model which has 3 seperate legs which clip onto the base and is steadier. remember that in the chrome tube there is a plastic venturi which accelerates the gas also a slotted sleave which adjusts the amount of mixable air so be careful when doing anything to alter this item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK5 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The stem and base just push together as it is a tapered fit, i take mine apart every time i pack it away and never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sssnake Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks everybody. Took it back to the NEC and replaced it with an upgrade to the next model up as described by Clay. Thank you also to Towsure for not quibbling and to the fabulous NEC security guy who let us in without a second thought. Really groovy people - all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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