What is the main difference between the two and the pros and cons?
In reply to Post #1
I use a Premier. The Air version has an adjustable vent in the lid to control the heat plus it has better airflow through the base.
I control airflow through the standard lid by blocking a number of the holes with tinfoil plugs. I can run it for over 4 hours - fine for a decent stew with cooked (rather than hard) meat. Cooks anything. I love a roast on a long session.
Whether the extra for the Air is worth it is down to you. No doubt an Air owner will be along to tell you more.
I won't be changing my Premier.
Big tip. Get the Cobb kettle. It gets the thing going rather quickly plus you get a brew whilst the nosh is on.
I use a Premier. The Air version has an adjustable vent in the lid to control the heat plus it has better airflow through the base.
I control airflow through the standard lid by blocking a number of the holes with tinfoil plugs. I can run it for over 4 hours - fine for a decent stew with cooked (rather than hard) meat. Cooks anything. I love a roast on a long session.
Whether the extra for the Air is worth it is down to you. No doubt an Air owner will be along to tell you more.
I won't be changing my Premier.
Big tip. Get the Cobb kettle. It gets the thing going rather quickly plus you get a brew whilst the nosh is on.
In reply to Post #1
difference between the Pro and the Premier the Pro has a mild steel base the premier has a stainless base
The Cobb Premier Air is the result of all the things learnt on the previous models and is the best model
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Improved base design allows better airflow, providing more heat and improved cooking
New dome lid with air flow control. Vent fully open provides higher temperatures or close the vent for lower temperatures with longer cooking times.
Removable heat chamber for easier cleaning.
fire grid is of a higher calibre, thicker, longer lasting stainless steel.
Improved dome handle provides better grip
Improved base top ring with a larger offset away from the heat of the inner sleeve to ensure a longer life
4 grommets instead of 3
I had the premier and sold it upgraded to the Air a great decision !!!
Fuel makes a huge difference the Cobbstones are expensive but very convenient Start cooking 5 minutes after lighting Cobblestone roasts a Chicken and trimmings in 2 hours OR an Ultra Quick cooked Breakfast
Australian Heat Beads take up to 30 minutes to be ready for cooking (less with a Chimney) and burn cooking hot for 2.5 - 3 hours
Weber Long Lasting Briquettes burn for about 3 hours but produce a light fluffy ash on a windy day a bloody nightmare !!
Personally I have tried every type of fuel available all are ok but if you want the very best then invest in a large box of RCB10 these are the daddy IMO
as they can be cut and will give different burn times RCB10 Tubes you can cut them 3cm burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours take a bit longer to light stand the tubes upright
you can tip them in a tin and put the lid on and suffocate them to reuse later
NEVER EVER tip the basket of charcoal in cold water the stainless basket wires snap !!!!
TOP TIP
FIRE LIGHTERS TRUST ME !!!!! invest in a box of LEKTO NATURAL FIRE LIGHTER no smoke no smell each bundle will burn for 8 to 10 mins !!!
USE PROMO CODE: EMAIL10
TO CLAIM A 10% DISCOUNT enter EMAIL10 at checkout
LINKY POO
EDIT
AS PREVIOUSLY posted I bought COBB kettle it also acts exactly like a fire starter tube so I bought a 1 litre stainless flask and when the kettle has boiled the charcoal is normally ready for cooking so I fill the flask and got plenty of boiling water for a tea or washing up
difference between the Pro and the Premier the Pro has a mild steel base the premier has a stainless base
The Cobb Premier Air is the result of all the things learnt on the previous models and is the best model
quote
Improved base design allows better airflow, providing more heat and improved cooking
New dome lid with air flow control. Vent fully open provides higher temperatures or close the vent for lower temperatures with longer cooking times.
Removable heat chamber for easier cleaning.
fire grid is of a higher calibre, thicker, longer lasting stainless steel.
Improved dome handle provides better grip
Improved base top ring with a larger offset away from the heat of the inner sleeve to ensure a longer life
4 grommets instead of 3
I had the premier and sold it upgraded to the Air a great decision !!!
Fuel makes a huge difference the Cobbstones are expensive but very convenient Start cooking 5 minutes after lighting Cobblestone roasts a Chicken and trimmings in 2 hours OR an Ultra Quick cooked Breakfast
Australian Heat Beads take up to 30 minutes to be ready for cooking (less with a Chimney) and burn cooking hot for 2.5 - 3 hours
Weber Long Lasting Briquettes burn for about 3 hours but produce a light fluffy ash on a windy day a bloody nightmare !!
Personally I have tried every type of fuel available all are ok but if you want the very best then invest in a large box of RCB10 these are the daddy IMO
as they can be cut and will give different burn times RCB10 Tubes you can cut them 3cm burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours take a bit longer to light stand the tubes upright
you can tip them in a tin and put the lid on and suffocate them to reuse later
NEVER EVER tip the basket of charcoal in cold water the stainless basket wires snap !!!!
TOP TIP
FIRE LIGHTERS TRUST ME !!!!! invest in a box of LEKTO NATURAL FIRE LIGHTER no smoke no smell each bundle will burn for 8 to 10 mins !!!
USE PROMO CODE: EMAIL10
TO CLAIM A 10% DISCOUNT enter EMAIL10 at checkout
LINKY POO
EDIT
AS PREVIOUSLY posted I bought COBB kettle it also acts exactly like a fire starter tube so I bought a 1 litre stainless flask and when the kettle has boiled the charcoal is normally ready for cooking so I fill the flask and got plenty of boiling water for a tea or washing up
In reply to Post #3
Great info Gerry cheers!!
Great info Gerry cheers!!
In reply to Post #3
Hi Gerry, how many tubes appox will be required hoping to cook a chicken?
Hi Gerry, how many tubes appox will be required hoping to cook a chicken?
In reply to Post #5
I would cut the tubes to 2.5-3cm long this will give you a cooking time of 2.5 to 3 hours and your basket should look like this (( but shorter tubes )) about 7 bits
I would cut the tubes to 2.5-3cm long this will give you a cooking time of 2.5 to 3 hours and your basket should look like this (( but shorter tubes )) about 7 bits
In reply to Post #6
Gerry, many thanks..
Gerry, many thanks..
Missus has just bought me a Cobb for my Birthday, looking forward to those long summer nights eating my own bodyweight in carcass.... 
....some great tips here Gents...
Can't see the Cob Kettle for sale anywhere....??
....some great tips here Gents... Can't see the Cob Kettle for sale anywhere....??
In reply to Post #3
Blimey Gerry there's some info there, thanks for that
Blimey Gerry there's some info there, thanks for that
In reply to Post #8
Still unable to do a “Linky Poo” but.....
https://www.cookwarestore.co.uk/kettle-cobb-premier-pro-w-carrying-case
Still unable to do a “Linky Poo” but.....
https://www.cookwarestore.co.uk/kettle-cobb-premier-pro-w-carrying-case
In reply to Post #11
Nice one Gerry,
Good info on the fuel choices too m8👍👍
Nice one Gerry,
Good info on the fuel choices too m8👍👍
In reply to Post #3
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In reply to Post #3
I have found the Cobb premier air and bag for £145.
Is this about the right price?
Also any extra bits worth looking at to buy with it??
Thanks
I have found the Cobb premier air and bag for £145.
Is this about the right price?
Also any extra bits worth looking at to buy with it??
Thanks
In reply to Post #14
Got a link, paid a lot more for mine but thinking about buying one for my daughter.
Got a link, paid a lot more for mine but thinking about buying one for my daughter.