Anybody have any good advice re a new BBQ. I am leaning to wards a Webber. Trying to weigh the pros and cons regarding features, such as stainless steel burners, grills etc. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated, I hate comparison shopping, especially when I don't know the apples from the oranges.
$700.00 plus for a BBQ?
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If you don't get a Vermont Castings, there is no point in getting anything.
If you don't get a Vermont Castings, there is no point in getting anything.
This is not the year for Broil King. A couple of their models this year were found to melt at the bottom. They have come up with an after market fix but I would wait for next year when the fix is incorporated into the new design. There was a report on this problem on CFTO news a few months back.terbul said:
Here's a tip - when in need of a short-list for some product that you know nothing about, a good place to start is Consumersearch.com. They review the reviews on most common goods.bogo said:
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/sports_and_leisure/gas-grill-reviews/
BTW, the best grills are made by Fire Magic (http://www.bbqoutfitters.com/grills-fire-magic-c-1_4.html) , but they can go over 10K so that might not be in the budget
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I just heard about the big green egg from a friend who picked one up in the US at a very good price. (even after paying the duty) He loves it & what it does for the taste of meat.babyfinsta said:
The problem occurred when the user continued to run the bbq at maximum setting while there was a grease fire.Tarkus said:
If you keep the bbq running while it is 'on fire', you probably shouldn't be operating an appliance to begin with.
I'd say it's more Darwinian than defect.
I have a Weber as well (can't recall the model, but it sells for about $700) at the Home Depot. It has to be one of the best purchases I have made in my life, worth every cent imho. It is about 3 or 4 years old now and as new despite being used alot, winters too. My parents have a couple Webers, one is nearly 20 years old and still runs as new. You just can't go wrong with Weber.
I was wondering what happened to them, I pass by the closed plants every day on the way to/from work.Spiker said:
Bought a Napoleon about six years ago approx $1100.00. The igniter fucked up within six months. Poor gas flow etc. Fed it to the fishes. Then I go out and buy a Vermont Castings $1450.00. The rotissere burner fucks up within 3 months. I buy a cheapie from a marina close to my cottage $450.00. This mother has lasted for 4 years with no problems. Still have a very and I mean very old Sheperd BBQ around, it has to be at least 25 years old. Its like the eveready Bunnie just goes and goes and goes.
I've always thought Broil King burners were crappy.bogo said:
If you're buying a premium BBQ, go weber, or a couple of other smaller labels. Don't go Brinkmann.
An alternative is to get a $300 BBQ for everyday use, and get a Weber charcoal kettle BBQ for the special stuff. You can get lump charcoal way hotter than propane or natural gas (important for searing steaks) and its great for the low and slow stuff as well.
