Author Topic: Well, I've gone and done it, bought my first gas grill (Read 989 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 10:51:35 AM »

First off, I'm a die hard charcoal kind of guys. I've cooked BBQ meat since I burned my first steak in 1974 (and improved since then!) Its ALWAYS been charcoal, just like my dad, and his dad, and his dad...well, you get the point.

Anyway, found a beautiful Vermont Casting 50,0000 BTU gas grill with a nice rotisserie calling my name at Home Depot, on sale. Called up my local contractor and he's coming out today to pipe natural gas to the patio so I don't have to mess with bottles.

I think I took the "Gas" plunge out of convenience more than anything (However "On Sale" always gets my attention!) I'll keep my Webber kettle around for those times I get a jones'sing for that deep charcoal BBQ flavor.

RIP Charcoal bags, and lighter fluid. You helped pack 50 pounds on this frame and I'll miss you

BTAirsol · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:56:04 AM »

Ripsnort say it aint so.... Trader! I am a Webber man of 30 years I will never give up my coals, they will have to pry my cold dead hands off the bag.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:12:11 AM »

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Originally posted by BTAirsol
Ripsnort say it aint so.... Trader! I am a Webber man of 30 years I will never give up my coals, they will have to pry my cold dead hands off the bag.

Good news is, we'll still use charcoal when camping!

Nilsen · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:22:44 AM »

i use both depending on were i am. both has its upsides, but gas is by far more conveniant in every way when im at home.

either way, the food gets burned and i get drunk

speaking of drunk, i have bought a bottle of whisky i havent tried before so wish me luck

enjoy your food ripley

Mustaine · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:30:38 AM »

Mega Lo Mart now has propane and propane accessories at Mega Lo prices.

Seraphim · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:02:57 PM »

Blasphemer!

Ive been usin the mesquite coals & hickory chips....for the past week straight !

mmmmmmmmmm

midnight Target · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:08:26 PM »

Make sure you got the natural gas version and not the propane version. Different regulators and stuff.

beet1e · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:13:17 PM »

Rip - what kind of gas is it, and what colour is the cylinder? I have a gas fire which uses butane (blue cylinder). There are different sized cylinders - mine contains 15Kg of gas. I suspect this is what you have - or do you have the red (propane) gas cylinder?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:21:59 PM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
Make sure you got the natural gas version and not the propane version. Different regulators and stuff.

Yeah, it was special order (Another $25 more) They'll assemble it when it comes in next week. I got the natural gas guys out right now piping natural gas to the outside of the house.

Beet: See above.

schizer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:26:42 PM »

Why anyone would spend $1,000 on a gas grill is beyond me.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:30:24 PM »

My grill is made from metal. Seems a gas one would not support the meat.

Reminds me of when I bought a wood stove. Damn thing was completely consumed by the fire.

ROC · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:33:43 PM »

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Reminds me of when I bought a wood stove. Damn thing was completely consumed by the fire.

Ahh, you bought the Demo model, those dried out. You gotta keep the wood wet.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:35:35 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
My grill is made from metal. Seems a gas one would not support the meat.

Reminds me of when I bought a wood stove. Damn thing was completely consumed by the fire.

ROFL!! Have another drink Holdn. LOL!

AWMac · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:53:35 PM »

Rip sorry to break your lil charcoal heart there Hero, but Ralph Nader had the Vermont Casting 50,0000 BTU gas grill on Recall for Months!!!

Something about unexpected uncontrollable combustion and accidential deaths if I remember correctly.

No wonder Home Depot had them on sale.

Mac

Ripsnort · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:41:38 PM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
Rip sorry to break your lil charcoal heart there Hero, but Ralph Nader had the Vermont Casting 50,0000 BTU gas grill on Recall for Months!!!

Something about unexpected uncontrollable combustion and accidential deaths if I remember correctly.

No wonder Home Depot had them on sale.

Mac

Shizer, I'm with ya bud. I'd never pay that much either.