Vermont Castings Grills?
07-21-2005, 12:17 PM
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Vermont Castings Grills?
Have you any experience with this brand?
I'm thinking of going with this guy:
Any other brand suggestions? Don't say Weber. Everyone says Weber. But they're FUGLY now. They all have that fake stone plastic shit all over them. No Weber.
And how do you keep a stainless steel grill looking good? My mom just got a Thermos brand grill, and in two months it's already all brown and purple stained... mostly from the heat I think.
Is there anyway of preventing this?
I'm thinking of going with this guy:
Any other brand suggestions? Don't say Weber. Everyone says Weber. But they're FUGLY now. They all have that fake stone plastic shit all over them. No Weber.
And how do you keep a stainless steel grill looking good? My mom just got a Thermos brand grill, and in two months it's already all brown and purple stained... mostly from the heat I think.
Is there anyway of preventing this?
07-21-2005, 12:21 PM
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I have a VC grill and it OWNZ...
Any grill that has 303 stainless will not turn color nor rust.
You will not be disappointed if you buy that grill.
Any grill that has 303 stainless will not turn color nor rust.
You will not be disappointed if you buy that grill.
07-21-2005, 12:24 PM
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Interesting. Interesting.
That looks awesome. How much can you get it for?
<------- has an ugly weber.
edit: wow...that's almost $1K. I think I'll stick with my $400 ugly weber.
<------- has an ugly weber.
edit: wow...that's almost $1K. I think I'll stick with my $400 ugly weber.
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07-21-2005, 12:28 PM
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Home Depot sells it for like $650... but I've seen intermittent sales as low as $500. I'm guessing as summer wears on it will be down to $400 or so.
07-21-2005, 12:30 PM
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07-21-2005, 12:36 PM
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For record, I think HD sells a slightly different model (VM450SSP) then the one pictured above. Seems to be the same specs though, and looks the same, so I'm not sure the difference.
Consumer Reports ranked the HD model as the 4th best midsize grill in June, and the model above it as the first best.
Consumer Reports ranked the HD model as the 4th best midsize grill in June, and the model above it as the first best.
07-21-2005, 12:37 PM
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Ah...
https://acurazine.com/forums/home-garden-37/vermont-castings-grills-home-depot-150888/
And turns out a guy I know did their website... VC it is!
https://acurazine.com/forums/home-garden-37/vermont-castings-grills-home-depot-150888/
And turns out a guy I know did their website... VC it is!
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07-21-2005, 01:00 PM
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Question regarding the other thread...
How come you went with natural gas? Besides the fact that you don't have to refill tanks I don't see the advantage. Natural gas grills can't be moved, correct?
How come you went with natural gas? Besides the fact that you don't have to refill tanks I don't see the advantage. Natural gas grills can't be moved, correct?
07-21-2005, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by soopa
And how do you keep a stainless steel grill looking good? My mom just got a Thermos brand grill, and in two months it's already all brown and purple stained... mostly from the heat I think.
This is whats scaring me about the stainless steel covers. The black covers dont look nearly as good but may be the safest bet
07-21-2005, 01:13 PM
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VC was one of the other grilles I was considering... I just don't like the look of stainless 
The small local appliance place that I got my Weber at only sells the VC's and Webers. Owner says he won't sell the crap like the box stores...
Greenmonster, who got his Weber with a green hood (instead of black) just to be different
The small local appliance place that I got my Weber at only sells the VC's and Webers. Owner says he won't sell the crap like the box stores...
Greenmonster, who got his Weber with a green hood (instead of black) just to be different
07-21-2005, 01:15 PM
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Your local fireplace store should be able to recomemnd someone to install the gas line. I was going to go it myself, but then got smart and paid someone. It cost me $150.
Why did I go NG? I don't have to worry about tanks nor running out. My grill is on my deck and is on a cart. So it can be moved for cleaning, etc.
Why did I go NG? I don't have to worry about tanks nor running out. My grill is on my deck and is on a cart. So it can be moved for cleaning, etc.
ian designed and made so they must be good. 
07-21-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Your local fireplace store should be able to recomemnd someone to install the gas line. I was going to go it myself, but then got smart and paid someone. It cost me $150.
When I put my pool heater in, the gas company wanted 10-dollars a foot to dig and bury the gas line.
My tank is on the far end of a 33 foot long pool and the filter/heater is on the near end.
35+ feet so I saved about 400-bucks by doing it myself.
07-21-2005, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
I don’t know what distance you’re talking, but that’s a pretty good price.
When I put my pool heater in, the gas company wanted 10-dollars a foot to dig and bury the gas line.
My tank is on the far end of a 33 foot long pool and the filter/heater is on the near end.
35+ feet so I saved about 400-bucks by doing it myself.
When I put my pool heater in, the gas company wanted 10-dollars a foot to dig and bury the gas line.
My tank is on the far end of a 33 foot long pool and the filter/heater is on the near end.
35+ feet so I saved about 400-bucks by doing it myself.
About 20 feet.... All parts, etc included.
It was done by a guy who works for the gas company and does this on the side. Cash deal.
He T-ed off the main, after the outside gas meter (already had a T installed), went down into the ground with galvanized pipe... Ran the flexible line underground (along the house)... Up to the grill on the side of the deck. All brass fittings.
I thought the price was pretty good two. Took him and his co-worker about 1 hour or so.
08-21-2005, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Any grill that has 303 stainless will not turn color nor rust.
I read somewhere that the this model doesnt have 303 on the hood. Its got 400 series.
08-22-2005, 12:20 AM
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I ended up getting a Char-Broil Stainless Steel grill. Not bad. The Weber and Vermont Castings stainless grills are MUCH better, but I only paid $399 delivered for the Char-Broil.
08-22-2005, 02:05 AM
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My parents outdoor grill is a stainless steel Viking...they got it as part of package when they redid their kitchen. Its pretty damned badass...has a smoker and everything.
I'm trying to remember the name of the one they had before that, it wasnt stainless steel, but it was another very high end brand. I'll try and think of it.
I'm trying to remember the name of the one they had before that, it wasnt stainless steel, but it was another very high end brand. I'll try and think of it.
08-22-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by fdl
I read somewhere that the this model doesnt have 303 on the hood. Its got 400 series.
hmmmmm
dunno what to say about that...
08-22-2005, 10:03 AM
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FYI, we were looking at the Vermont Castings but ended up getting the Char-Broil Commercial Series stainless Steel grill. After doing some research this seemed to be the best bang for the buck. Additionally, it was ranked either #1 or #2 big grill in Consumer Reports.
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...705&lpage=none
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...705&lpage=none
08-23-2005, 09:48 AM
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Thats a great deal. I want to hold off untill the prices are really low, but I'm afraid if I wait too long there will be nothing left.
03-08-2006, 06:01 PM
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Well, they're still good grills. Just check the cooking surface... I've noticed that a lot of the companies are going to porcelain surfaces and moving away from stainless steel b/c they're getting cheap.
So as long as they're still using SS cooking surfaces, you should be good....
So as long as they're still using SS cooking surfaces, you should be good....
03-08-2006, 06:15 PM
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Yep... what JB said... I've got SS grilles on my weber, but I had to buy it from a local appliance place to get 'em... Homer Depot and Sears only sold the porcelain or cast iron grilling surfaces (and they didn't setup and deliver it like the local guy, and the local guy was cheaper too).
My local place mom and pop place (I Z Schwartz) only carries the Vermont Castings and Weber. That's it... Only the good stuff
Just make sure you're getting the best product from whoever you buy it from...
EDIT: oh, and I got the weber cover in Green, instead of black... Could have gotten it in Blue too IIRC... I love the local guys for some things like this...
My local place mom and pop place (I Z Schwartz) only carries the Vermont Castings and Weber. That's it... Only the good stuff
Just make sure you're getting the best product from whoever you buy it from...
EDIT: oh, and I got the weber cover in Green, instead of black... Could have gotten it in Blue too IIRC... I love the local guys for some things like this...
03-08-2006, 07:14 PM
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Be careful HD doesn't try to sell you last years stuff at full price. The HD local to me had plenty left over, and they still have them.
03-08-2006, 07:22 PM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
One of my neighbors up the street just bought 2 leftover VC grills at one of the local HD's.
- First was the one which sells for $999 with lighted knobs and all the trimmings. He got it for (drumroll please...) $250
-Second was the $600-something model. He got that one for (another drumroll please...) $157!
The deals are out there on these great grills if you're willing to wait long enough and be persistent.
- First was the one which sells for $999 with lighted knobs and all the trimmings. He got it for (drumroll please...) $250
-Second was the $600-something model. He got that one for (another drumroll please...) $157!
The deals are out there on these great grills if you're willing to wait long enough and be persistent.
03-08-2006, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Scribesoft
First was the one which sells for $999 with lighted knobs and all the trimmings. He got it for (drumroll please...) $250
-Second was the $600-something model. He got that one for (another drumroll please...) $157!
-Second was the $600-something model. He got that one for (another drumroll please...) $157!
03-08-2006, 07:33 PM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
^ We've saved a boatload of cash by buying out of season. He saved that much on those 2 grills, he also got a leftover $500-something Honda lawnmower for $209.
I got a John Deere G110 for well over $1,000 OFF the regular price... and last week I got the little 10P John Deere (regularly 179 + 30 for assembly) for $85 out the door.
My dad got a $400-something leftover Toro lawnmower for $200 even..
After seeing all these deals this year, that's the ONLY way I'm buying any of this stuff in the future.
I'm going to wait until late fall to pick up a cheap leftover patio set if they still have any this year...
I got a John Deere G110 for well over $1,000 OFF the regular price... and last week I got the little 10P John Deere (regularly 179 + 30 for assembly) for $85 out the door.
My dad got a $400-something leftover Toro lawnmower for $200 even..
After seeing all these deals this year, that's the ONLY way I'm buying any of this stuff in the future.
I'm going to wait until late fall to pick up a cheap leftover patio set if they still have any this year...
03-09-2006, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by o3jeff
Any new feedback on grills, have been looking at the Vermont Castings at Home Depot, figured I ask before I buy next week.
Good grill for the money. I have a VC grill and love it.
You may want to see if a local shop carries Modern Home Product Grills. One of the best grills out there, but they start to get pretty pricey.
http://www.modernhomeproducts.com/
03-09-2006, 08:58 AM
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Has anyone ever had a problem with these things getting stolen out of their yard?
03-09-2006, 09:09 AM
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Aaaarrrggghhhh!
One of my other neighbors had his gas grill propane tank stolen by the guys who were paving his driveway. They use the same tanks on the paving machines to keep the tar hot while they're laying it down.
Apparently they ran out of fuel 1/2 way through his drive, so they just took his and used it. After they were done, they took off with it. He called them to ask them to return it. They said they had to do about $50 more work then they thought
and would just keep it instead of charging him!
He didn't want to go through all the trouble to reclaim it, so he just let them keep it!
Apparently they ran out of fuel 1/2 way through his drive, so they just took his and used it. After they were done, they took off with it. He called them to ask them to return it. They said they had to do about $50 more work then they thought
and would just keep it instead of charging him!He didn't want to go through all the trouble to reclaim it, so he just let them keep it!
03-09-2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by doopstr
Question regarding the other thread...
How come you went with natural gas? Besides the fact that you don't have to refill tanks I don't see the advantage. Natural gas grills can't be moved, correct?
How come you went with natural gas? Besides the fact that you don't have to refill tanks I don't see the advantage. Natural gas grills can't be moved, correct?
Thats the only advantage and a big one at that IMO.
And why can't they be moved. The hose simply dis-connects from the source.
03-12-2006, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
And why can't they be moved. The hose simply dis-connects from the source.
I keep two tanks on hand for propane. The local gas company here will fill a tank for $5 which is damn cheap. And they completely fill it, not half ass like the gas stations do.