What grill are you using?
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What grill are you using?
So I am looking to buy a new grill and wanted to see what you guys think is the best grill for the money or what grill do you have and what you think of it? I had too many cheap grills from Wal-Mart / Sears $150-$200 price range but they never keep good temp and they either burn or undercook food and fall apart very fast.
Is it worth dropping $600+ on a grill like a Weber Genesis? Do they grill a lot better?
Is it worth dropping $600+ on a grill like a Weber Genesis? Do they grill a lot better?
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and the other problem with grills in the $150-$300 price range is that they pretty much all have problems keeping an even flame and have hot spots. Does anyone have these problems with a Weber Genesis?
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Webers are great, I love ours.
- Don't go large just because. If you are grilling for 2 people 80% of the time, get a smaller grill.
- Cast iron grates are amazing.
- If hot spots have been an issue for you, get a grill with more burners.
- Take care of it. Buy a cover.
And yes, for the most part, you get what you pay for.
- Don't go large just because. If you are grilling for 2 people 80% of the time, get a smaller grill.
- Cast iron grates are amazing.
- If hot spots have been an issue for you, get a grill with more burners.
- Take care of it. Buy a cover.
And yes, for the most part, you get what you pay for.
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I bought a Vermont Castings about 8 or 9 years ago. It's still cooks well. The igniter went on it after just a couple years but works find with a stick lighter.
The metal things that protect the burners are starting to rust out. Other than that it works good.
I bought mine at HD but I don't think they carry that brand anymore so you need to find a dealer.
They no longer make the model that i have but I think the 325 is close to it.
325 Signature Series Grills by Vermont Castings
I'm actually thinking about manning up and buying a Weber kettle charcoal burner.
The metal things that protect the burners are starting to rust out. Other than that it works good.
I bought mine at HD but I don't think they carry that brand anymore so you need to find a dealer.
They no longer make the model that i have but I think the 325 is close to it.
325 Signature Series Grills by Vermont Castings
I'm actually thinking about manning up and buying a Weber kettle charcoal burner.
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Looks like they don't make the brand I have anymore. When I picked it up, I read about my model becoming engulfed in flames. A search now just brings up recalls.
It's a Perfect Flame 3-burner that I picked up from my neighbor who was throwing it out. It does everything I've ever needed it to do. I've replaced all burners, drip plates, and grill with universal parts from Lowes.
It's a Perfect Flame 3-burner that I picked up from my neighbor who was throwing it out. It does everything I've ever needed it to do. I've replaced all burners, drip plates, and grill with universal parts from Lowes.
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^Which is the newer version of mine. Although I think only aesthetics changed.
Very little metal..so rust isn't an issue. Small and heats up fast. Very even cooking plus cast iron grates. And it has more cook space then you'd think. And the LED handle is nice.
Think I paid $350 for it with a cover? Not sure.
Very little metal..so rust isn't an issue. Small and heats up fast. Very even cooking plus cast iron grates. And it has more cook space then you'd think. And the LED handle is nice.
Think I paid $350 for it with a cover? Not sure.
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OP, you got a Costco nearby?
I have a 3 burner plus +IR burner and a side burner I got there 8 years or so ago and it rocks. Plus, if it craps out, you can bring it right back no questions asked.
I have a 3 burner plus +IR burner and a side burner I got there 8 years or so ago and it rocks. Plus, if it craps out, you can bring it right back no questions asked.
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You probably already know this but there is a AA battery in there that may simply have died. If you remove the actual plunger push button for the igniter, the battery is right in there and may fire it back up again with a fresh AA.
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Can't go wrong with Weber. I've had the Spirit model for almost 6 years now and love it.
My only wish is that the burners were side-by-side rather than front/back.
If the grill will live outside, definitely get a good cover. I had a cheapo one at first and it would leak.
My only wish is that the burners were side-by-side rather than front/back.
If the grill will live outside, definitely get a good cover. I had a cheapo one at first and it would leak.
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I have a Charbroil Professional Series 4 Burner from Lowes, thing is awesome!
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Next grill I buy is a Weber.
Also, any reason you don't want to go charcoal? I have a Weber charcoal that kicks some serious ass.
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Sureheat Tuscany 33-Inch 4-Burner Gas Grill Review (Discontinued)
Other than changing the battery in the igniter, it has not skipped a beat since 2006ish when I bought it. It has sat mainly outdoors uncovered in the Arizona sun and if I put some elbow grease into really cleaning it, would look close to brand new.
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I have this exact same grill and love it. Pumps out TONS of heat. My only gripe is there are lots of hot/cold spots relatively close together.
Next grill I buy is a Weber.
Also, any reason you don't want to go charcoal? I have a Weber charcoal that kicks some serious ass.
Next grill I buy is a Weber.
Also, any reason you don't want to go charcoal? I have a Weber charcoal that kicks some serious ass.
I have a charcoal smoker, that's more than enough for me. If I'm grilling dinner, I like to fire up the grill and go, not have to wait for it
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The current version of the grill is this one:
Sureheat Tuscany 33-Inch 4-Burner Gas Grill Review (Discontinued)
Other than changing the battery in the igniter, it has not skipped a beat since 2006ish when I bought it. It has sat mainly outdoors uncovered in the Arizona sun and if I put some elbow grease into really cleaning it, would look close to brand new.
Sureheat Tuscany 33-Inch 4-Burner Gas Grill Review (Discontinued)
Other than changing the battery in the igniter, it has not skipped a beat since 2006ish when I bought it. It has sat mainly outdoors uncovered in the Arizona sun and if I put some elbow grease into really cleaning it, would look close to brand new.
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Yea it's all about time. Nothings beats a charcoal in the flavor department but it's such a PITA.
A friend of mine, a crazy italian, likes charcoal grills but didn't want a standard Weber type. So he got ones of these...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4054_200624054
...and I have to admit it's pretty badass.
A friend of mine, a crazy italian, likes charcoal grills but didn't want a standard Weber type. So he got ones of these...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4054_200624054
...and I have to admit it's pretty badass.
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What are your guys' thoughts on stainless steel grates?
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If anything I would search for porcelain coated ss grates. But as I've said before, I wouldn't trade my plain thick cast iron grates for anything. The searing I can pull off, even in a very short amount of cook time (fish?), can't be matched.
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Lol justin.
And yea, charcoal grills can be had for cheap. If you've got the space, why not have both!
And yea, charcoal grills can be had for cheap. If you've got the space, why not have both!
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With a chimney starter, it's not so bad though. Coals heat up really fast and get WAY hotter than gas can.
Shutting it off quickly is the biggest problem.
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Weird, lots of people online seem to complain about the Costco Tuscany grill rusting out. I live in AZ so maybe I don't see it. Mine is 100% rust free and sits uncovered outside, even when it rains.
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Thanks everyone for your input! I greatly appreciate the everyone's honest feedback and opinion!
With that being said I think i'm going to go with a Weber. Seems to be very solid grill and it makes it very nice that replacement parts are fairly easy to get.
With that being said I think i'm going to go with a Weber. Seems to be very solid grill and it makes it very nice that replacement parts are fairly easy to get.
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I have a charbroil similar to BlackACK, maybe even same model, but the FIL has been borrowing it since his traeger grill crapped out. Like everyone else has said, they're great if you don't have hours to watch a fire.
That "park grill" is sweet
I use my Old Country grill I picked up from Academy a couple of years ago. I love this thing.
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That "park grill" is sweet
I use my Old Country grill I picked up from Academy a couple of years ago. I love this thing.
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