Grill recommendations

[Mike_Rupp]

I have a Weber propane grill that has shit the bed after owning it for less than 10 years. The bottom framework looks worse than a 20 year old Land Rover that has spent it's time on the salty roads of Chicago.

Can somebody give me a recommendation of a good grill that cooks well and is built to last? Being in the Seattle area, it gets a relentless assault of moisture for 9 months a year. I have a natural gas line where I keep my grill so I'd like to get a natural gas grill.

 

[MM3846]

Really? The Weber I use is a full stainless steel one that is about the same age as yours. Sits uncovered year-round and I'm about 1/4 mile from the water. A little dish soap inside and out each spring and it looks new. Weber sells replacement parts for pretty much every model they sell. Look into that.

 

[kennith]

If you call Weber, they'll be able to help you out with replacement parts.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[Mike_Rupp]

Seattle 1, Weber grill 0. by Mike Rupp, on Flickr

 

[rover4x4]

is that a range rover classic

weber charcoal grill and a charcoal chimney, what other grills are there?

 

[mgreenspan]

is that a range rover classic

weber charcoal grill and a charcoal chimney, what other grills are there?

That's what I have. Just buy a replacement grill insert when the time comes. It's been outside for 6 years and still looks perfect. This was 2 years in England and 4 in Mississippi so fairly relentless weather also. Charcoal chimney makes using coal easy with no fluid or gimmicky charcoal.

 

[kennith]

It's strange to see that much corrosion on a Weber unless the coating was damaged or there was a factory defect. Looks like someone has been banging tanks around in there.

Regardless, stick with the brand. Go buy a new Weber Genesis and have something awesome, or spend more for a Summit or a similar product from another brand (someone like Lynx or Fire Magic) if you'd like. Put something on the floor inside to prevent scratching through the coating.

If you don't need anything large, a Weber Q is about the most easily controlled grill ever built, and now they come in different sizes. Some even have a stand with work space.

The Genesis, though, is by far the best grill on the market pound for pound if you need something full size. I use mine frequently. The range in my house sucks, and I'm not going to do shit about it, so I use the Genesis for almost everything when I cook, including breakfast.

The damned Q is really awesome, though, and there isn't much to corrode on one.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[ChrismonDA]

Well, I would say check this out, Not cheap but bullet proof.http://www.wilmingtongrill.com

 

[D Chapman]

Isn't a gas grill called an oven?

 

[road1will]

Isn't a gas grill called an oven?

yup. I got rid of my gas grill and haven't missed it once.

 

[discostew]

I thought weber was a good grill. What do you guys think about hooking them up to the natural gas line coming out of your house? A friend of mine did that and likes it. Never has to mess with the tanks and running out of propane half way thru cooking. Anybody here done that?

 

[kennith]

I thought weber was a good grill. What do you guys think about hooking them up to the natural gas line coming out of your house? A friend of mine did that and likes it. Never has to mess with the tanks and running out of propane half way thru cooking. Anybody here done that?

Weber does make good grills; perhaps the best until you jump a few grand or go with something more customized or locally produced. Scratch them up enough, though, and that spot isn't exactly going to be immune to rust.

Hooking a grill up to natural gas is making a number of decisions at once. You'll need a well-designed grill to make the most of it as you lose some output, and usually an adapter kit for models that were in a store waiting for propane tanks.

Make sure no funny rules keep you from doing it, and make sure you pick a really good spot for the grill if you don't want to have multiple lines.

It's fine for people with a well-designed exterior space in which to play, or someone going built-in for an outdoor kitchen setup; even for someone who just wants things to look cool or avoid filling tanks.

I personally roll mine all over the place, so it wouldn't really work for me.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[D Chapman]

I thought weber was a good grill. What do you guys think about hooking them up to the natural gas line coming out of your house? A friend of mine did that and likes it. Never has to mess with the tanks and running out of propane half way thru cooking. Anybody here done that?

Guess that's fine if it's a natural gas grill. Try plugging a propane grill to a natural gas line and you won't get much of a flame as the orifices on a propane burner are much smaller.

 

[brian4d]

Call Weber, give them your serial number and they will send you a new part, prob. for free.

As for the grill, your picture looks like a Spirit, not a Genesis. If so, that may be your problem. If you don't need big the 'Q' is Bullet Proof.

Honestly you shouldn't have that problem at all. They should make it right.

 

[brian4d]

Isn't a gas grill called an oven?

Do Kitchen ovens have cast iron grates, open flames and flavor bars? If so, yes.

You cook ground beef on a Weber it's a burger, you cook it in an oven it's Meatloaf.

:smilelol:

 

[D Chapman]

And people who cook hotdogs on a grill on the west coast call it BBQ.

 

[brian4d]

And people who cook hotdogs on a grill on the west coast call it BBQ.

LOL, that's right. However, I thought they called it a 'A BBQ'. Do I have that right?

 

[Mike_Rupp]

And people who cook hotdogs on a grill on the west coast call it BBQ.

Like who? I live on the west coast and know what BBQ is. I've smoked pork ribs, pork shoulders, & briskets. Should I make a snide comment about how hillbillies from Virginia think that Cracker Barrel is fine dining?

For the record, I have a smoker, Weber charcoal grill, and the POS Weber gas grill shown above.

 

[Mike_Rupp]

Call Weber, give them your serial number and they will send you a new part, prob. for free.

As for the grill, your picture looks like a Spirit, not a Genesis. If so, that may be your problem. If you don't need big the 'Q' is Bullet Proof.

Honestly you shouldn't have that problem at all. They should make it right.

It's a Genesis Gold. I'll give Weber a call.

 

[D Chapman]

Like who? I live on the west coast and know what BBQ is. I've smoked pork ribs, pork shoulders, & briskets. Should I make a snide comment about how hillbillies from Virginia think that Cracker Barrel is fine dining?

For the record, I have a smoker, Weber charcoal grill, and the POS Weber gas grill shown above.

No offense, but an electric smoker is not a smoker.

Oh I'm not pointing a finger at you for the hot dog BBQ thing. I think it's more specifically central California born-and-raised folks who say this.

Funny note. I made some friends who just moved to my area from Hollister, CA. They invited me over one evening for "BBQ". I got there and he was grilling chicken quarters. It was not a lost cause, however, because they also introduced me to Mansmith's Seasonings and tritip and short time later.

I wish I cold recommend a gas grill for you. But I can't. The Holland Grills they sell at my local propane provider look nice, but I don't have any experience with them.