Propane vs Natural Gas (vs Charcoal) BBQ
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I thought weber's were the best in the midrange grills? all the reviews have been great ![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
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Originally Posted by dom
I was thinking plain old ceramic. I don't think I've ever tried the flavour bars. Interesting.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...lance&s=garden
What exactly are Flavorizer bars, you ask? They're a key feature of Weber's gas grills. By placing these long-lasting stainless-steel bars under your cooking grate, just above the heat source, you can impart mouthwatering flavor to meats. Their juices vaporize and turn into smoke when they drip onto the specially angled heated bars, so you won't lose a lick of cooking flavor.
There's still nothing like cooking on charcoal tho'.
Like 03SSMTL-S, I don't have NG at my house, so it's propane for me...
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Charcoal is the king of flavor, gas is the king of ease...
I've got my charcoal method down pretty well though...takes 15 minutes & the coals are smokin hot. Best flavor money can buy.
Key is to use charcoal in the summer, gas in the winter(with a smoker box full of mesquite). You can enjoy a few beers while the grill is heating up, etc...
I've got my charcoal method down pretty well though...takes 15 minutes & the coals are smokin hot. Best flavor money can buy.
Key is to use charcoal in the summer, gas in the winter(with a smoker box full of mesquite). You can enjoy a few beers while the grill is heating up, etc...
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Originally Posted by matelot
There was study/report that said charcoal smoke on food is carcinogenic.
Result: YES, the smoke from burning animal fat does put of carcinogens...but NO there really isn't a danger unless you consumed VAST, VAST quantities of flamed meat.
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VC grills are very good, but I would also check at Costco, specifically this grill:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rPath=114*236*
It is in your price range and has a good review and comes from a company with a good reputation:
http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrillrevi.../aa040605a.htm
Plus you can't beat the return policy at Costco, even if you have to borrow a buddies pick-up to take it there
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rPath=114*236*
It is in your price range and has a good review and comes from a company with a good reputation:
http://bbq.about.com/od/gasgrillrevi.../aa040605a.htm
Plus you can't beat the return policy at Costco, even if you have to borrow a buddies pick-up to take it there
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isn't natural gas something you have to have installed? as in, something provided by your city/utility company?
my parents have a little table top weber grill with a small propane canister on it (like the size you would use for a soddering torch). works and tastes great.
my parents have a little table top weber grill with a small propane canister on it (like the size you would use for a soddering torch). works and tastes great.
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Originally Posted by soopa
Silver, no Costco up here. Sams Club and BJ's Warehouse.
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I have to live within 30 minutes of a Costco, Nordstrom, and the beach
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Originally Posted by Silver™
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I have to live within 30 minutes of a Costco, Nordstrom, and the beach
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I was there today too...it's a sickness...
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Originally Posted by chef chris
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I was there today too...it's a sickness...
For us Costco addicts this is an interesting article:
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...costco-ON.html
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For us Costco addicts this is an interesting article:
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...costco-ON.html
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...costco-ON.html
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Originally Posted by Silver™
For us Costco addicts this is an interesting article:
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...costco-ON.html
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...costco-ON.html
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Originally Posted by Silver™
![EEK!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
I have to live within 30 minutes of a Costco, Nordstrom, and the beach
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what's the big deal with COSTCO really ? the savings ?
the quality aint there, that much I know. then you gotta buy shit in bulk baah
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Originally Posted by matelot
what's the big deal with COSTCO really ? the savings ?
the quality aint there, that much I know. then you gotta buy shit in bulk baah![Yuck](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yuck.gif)
the quality aint there, that much I know. then you gotta buy shit in bulk baah
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Quality is excellent, from meat to wine to electronics to furniture. Nothing is marked up more than about 13%. And they have arguably the best return policy in the retail world.
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Originally Posted by Silver™
Quality is excellent, from meat to wine to electronics to furniture. Nothing is marked up more than about 13%. And they have arguably the best return policy in the retail world.
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Just walking into Costco, you can feel the difference...it's cleaner, brighter, the employees are 10x nicer than anywhere else...plus, you save a ton on big ticket stuff. I do my "regualr" grocery shopping at BJ's and the neat stuff(read: expensive toys) I always buy at Costco's.
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Bringing this back from the dead.
fdl, what did you end up buying?
I'm contemplating getting a gas grill as the start of time for my Weber charcoal is getting kinda annoying and I could probably use the extra grilling space. I don't want to go over $500 or so since it won't be used that often so that counts out a VC and Weber.
Anyone hear anything about Broil Mate or Broil King Grills?
fdl, what did you end up buying?
I'm contemplating getting a gas grill as the start of time for my Weber charcoal is getting kinda annoying and I could probably use the extra grilling space. I don't want to go over $500 or so since it won't be used that often so that counts out a VC and Weber.
Anyone hear anything about Broil Mate or Broil King Grills?
#60
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Originally Posted by dom
Bringing this back from the dead.
fdl, what did you end up buying?
I'm contemplating getting a gas grill as the start of time for my Weber charcoal is getting kinda annoying and I could probably use the extra grilling space. I don't want to go over $500 or so since it won't be used that often so that counts out a VC and Weber.
Anyone hear anything about Broil Mate or Broil King Grills?
fdl, what did you end up buying?
I'm contemplating getting a gas grill as the start of time for my Weber charcoal is getting kinda annoying and I could probably use the extra grilling space. I don't want to go over $500 or so since it won't be used that often so that counts out a VC and Weber.
Anyone hear anything about Broil Mate or Broil King Grills?
HomeDepot was blowing out Weber silvers for under $500 about a month ago.
The problem with buying a cheap stainless steel bbq , is that its cheap metal and will discolour and rust in no time. If I was going cheap, I would lean towards something painted.
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I agree about the stainless steel part. Just seems that even the $499 grills like the Broil series ones are all Stainless now.
Maybe I'll run over to HD at lunch. Not sure I want a gas weber though. I heard they don't burn very hot??
So what did you end up getting?
Maybe I'll run over to HD at lunch. Not sure I want a gas weber though. I heard they don't burn very hot??
So what did you end up getting?
#62
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I didnt buy anything yet and have been suffering with an indoor electric grill (although in the winter it wasnt a big deal).
Was thinking about the weber, but I found it kinda small. I dont think HD will have anymore, these were last years model and this year weber has redesigned it.
Was thinking about the weber, but I found it kinda small. I dont think HD will have anymore, these were last years model and this year weber has redesigned it.
#63
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So I had my $900 gas grill shipped from the US and there is no adapter to hook up a UK gas tank (relocation dept told me differently) ![Rant](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rant.gif)
So a cheap charcoal for me...
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So a cheap charcoal for me...
#64
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
So I had my $900 gas grill shipped from the US and there is no adapter to hook up a UK gas tank (relocation dept told me differently) ![Rant](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rant.gif)
So a cheap charcoal for me...
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So a cheap charcoal for me...
No chance of converting to natural gas?
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The more I think about it the more I think $500 is even too much. I'll still be using the charcoal grill more often, especially on weekends.
fdl, you hear anything about those Centro grills they have at Crappy Tire?
Everyone seems to have one in my neighborhood. Probably because the price is right.
fdl, you hear anything about those Centro grills they have at Crappy Tire?
Everyone seems to have one in my neighborhood. Probably because the price is right.
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Originally Posted by dom
No chance of converting to natural gas?
#67
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Originally Posted by dom
The more I think about it the more I think $500 is even too much. I'll still be using the charcoal grill more often, especially on weekends.
fdl, you hear anything about those Centro grills they have at Crappy Tire?
Everyone seems to have one in my neighborhood. Probably because the price is right.
fdl, you hear anything about those Centro grills they have at Crappy Tire?
Everyone seems to have one in my neighborhood. Probably because the price is right.
Those grills are probably fine but you'll want to replace it in about 5 years. But if you arent going to use it alot then def dont go out and drop a ton of cash on it.
What charcoal grill do you have?
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Originally Posted by fdl
Those grills are probably fine but you'll want to replace it in about 5 years. But if you arent going to use it alot then def dont go out and drop a ton of cash on it.
What charcoal grill do you have?
What charcoal grill do you have?
Weber, Kettle grill.
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Originally Posted by dom
And ruin a $900 Gas grill? ![No](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/no.gif)
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Originally Posted by dom
Gas as in not propane. I presumed that when you said UK gas tank you meant propane? Maybe not?
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
No...Its the hose connection from the tank to the grill....
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Propane is what goes in the tank. Natural gas would be piped in from a utility company. You might be able to find an adapter to connect a UK standard tank to your grill, or find an adapter that would convert your grill to accept UK standard natural gas fittings. Check with the manufacturer too see if they offer those parts or if it's even possible.
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Originally Posted by moeronn
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Propane is what goes in the tank. Natural gas would be piped in from a utility company. You might be able to find an adapter to connect a UK standard tank to your grill, or find an adapter that would convert your grill to accept UK standard natural gas fittings. Check with the manufacturer too see if they offer those parts or if it's even possible.
#78
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Originally Posted by fdl
Go back to the US, buy a few tanks of propane, and try bringing them on as carry-on luggage.
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Checkout this grill before you buy the Wal-mart Webber.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-CatHome&pos=2
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-CatHome&pos=2
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Originally Posted by SiGGy
Checkout this grill before you buy the Wal-mart Webber.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-CatHome&pos=2
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-CatHome&pos=2
It annoys me to no end how Costco up here doesn't carry a 1/4 of the stuff they do in the US. And that includes that grill.
Having said that Wal-Mart carries Brinkmann grills up here for a half decent price. I wonder if they're any good?