OT Grills

[HuskyHawk]

I’m a propane guy. Don’t want to hear that charcoal is better, because it may be, but it’s too much of a pain for me to bother with it. I just don’t have that kind of time.

So I decided it’s time to replace my almost 15 year old Weber Genesis Silver B. It’s served me well over those years, and I’ve replaced several parts, flavorizer bars, ignitor and other things. But now the overall grill is just past it’s prime. Maybe I’ll bring it up to Vermont.

So what should replace it? The Weber Genesis II S-310 is the early leader, but I’m open to suggestions. I like that the burners are now side to side not front to back. That fixes my main complaint with the old one. Not sure if the extra $100 for stainless over enamel is well spent or not.

 

[8893]

If it's an easy fix, I'll let him do it. Anything likely to cost me over a couple hundy and I'm off to Best Buy, or Home Depot, Or Lowes. One issue is that I prefer stackable units in the new house. There is precious little room in the mud/laundry room.

Yeah, mine wasn't working at all and I knew it was an electrical issue that was going to cost me a diagnostic fee on top of whatever they were able to do with it.

I'm a huge fan of the Sears outlets for scratch and dent appliances like washers and dryers, which are in the basement for us so we don't care about a few nicks. Also works well for a fridge if the dings are on the side and covered, which ours are. You save a ton off the price (often 40-50%) and get a full warranty; and I usually use the savings to buy the longest extended warranty they will sell me.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Timely thread since my Weber burner tubes are shot. Corrosion or whatever ate thru the front tube so I've got a geyser of flame on left side of the grill. I've had the thing for 15+ years and while it looks its age, it still cooked great before the tubes got eaten away.

The tube assembly is only $45, which beats buying a new grill. Anyone ever replace one of those?

Yes, you can replace the parts. I did many times on mine. At some point though, you've got pealing paint and 15 years of accumulated wear and abuse. That's why I decided to just replace the damned thing. One of my concerns was that while the burners looked ok, I think the hoses and connections between the tank and burners were shot.

 

[auror]

I'm in a tough decision spot. Just finally moved from apartment living to my own place, and absolutely love to grill/smoke, but don't currently have one of my own. Budget is relatively tight due to said home purchase.

Everything I read says that a sub $500 grill will just disintegrate within a few years, and that the long term fiscally responsible move is to buy a more expensive model that will last 10+ years (like a Weber). We also have natural gas and there's a gas line relatively close to where my grill would be stationed (seems like it would be easy to run a pipe and make a quick connect fitting + hose for a grill on my back patio).

That leads me to want to maybe buy something cheap this summer, then save up for a nicer natural gas grill + installation in a couple years. But I'm planning to throw a few show off the house BBQs over the summer, and having a grill would be such a bummer. Maybe I just need to get over that and be more realistic. In that case, does anyone have any suggestions in the couple hundred dollar range? Or should I just go into debt over it lol.

 

[Husky25]

I'm in a tough decision spot. Just finally moved from apartment living to my own place, and absolutely love to grill/smoke, but don't currently have one of my own. Budget is relatively tight due to said home purchase.

Everything I read says that a sub $500 grill will just disintegrate within a few years, and that the long term fiscally responsible move is to buy a more expensive model that will last 10+ years (like a Weber). We also have natural gas and there's a gas line relatively close to where my grill would be stationed (seems like it would be easy to run a pipe and make a quick connect fitting + hose for a grill on my back patio).

That leads me to want to maybe buy something cheap this summer, then save up for a nicer natural gas grill + installation in a couple years. But I'm planning to throw a few show off the house BBQs over the summer, and having a Shittu grill would be such a bummer. Maybe I just need to get over that and be more realistic. In that case, does anyone have any suggestions in the couple hundred dollar range? Or should I just go into debt over it lol.

3 burner Weber Spirit II E-310 is $450 as we speak and could be on sale during the Spring Holidays (Mother's, Memorial & Father's).

BTW I misspoke earlier. This is what I have. Not the Genesis. Still love it.

 

[auror]

3 burner Weber Spirit II E-310 is $450 as we speak and could be on sale during the Spring Holidays (Mother's, Memorial & Father's).

BTW I misspoke earlier. This is what I have. Not the Genesis. Still love it.

I guess the question is it worth getting that mid-tier (low Weber) choice or getting an even cheaper option then buying a more expensive model in a couple years. Is the Spirit good enough to not need to upgrade? Guess I could get the spirit and then a smoker in a couple years...

 

[Husky25]

I guess the question is it worth getting that mid-tier (low Weber) choice or getting an even cheaper option then buying a more expensive model in a couple years. Is the Spirit good enough to not need to upgrade? Guess I could get the spirit and then a smoker in a couple years...

I think so. My Charbroil was a 4 burner box and a side burner, which I hardly ever used. I "downgraded" the size to 3 burners/no side, but upgraded the appliance. I feel I have better control. It's much easier for me to cook over indirect heat if need be with the 3 vs 4 burners, plus the Spirit comes with a cast iron skillet attachment.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I was getting $600 from my fiancé’s grandparents towards a grill (because the other 900 of the $1500 allotted went towards a Dyson spaceship vacuum.) At that pricepoint you can get a ridiculous Char-Broil, DynaGlo, or another brand or a mid-level Weber. Everyone I talked to and everything I read said get a basic Weber at that price

 

[Milo65]

I was getting $600 from my fiancé’s grandparents towards a grill (because the other 900 of the $1500 allotted went towards a Dyson spaceship vacuum.) At that pricepoint you can get a ridiculous Char-Broil, DynaGlo, or another brand or a mid-level Weber. Everyone I talked to and everything I read said get a basic Weber at that price

Worth every penny. My wife for Father’s Day gave me a Kenmore stainless grill and I brought my 15 year old Weber to our beach cottage. Four years later the Weber is still going strong, while the Kenmore started to rust and rot, because not every piece is stainless. Needless to say, I got rid of the Kenmore and purchased a Weber for the House.

 

[UConnDad]

I'm in a tough decision spot. Just finally moved from apartment living to my own place, and absolutely love to grill/smoke, but don't currently have one of my own. Budget is relatively tight due to said home purchase.

Everything I read says that a sub $500 grill will just disintegrate within a few years, and that the long term fiscally responsible move is to buy a more expensive model that will last 10+ years (like a Weber). We also have natural gas and there's a gas line relatively close to where my grill would be stationed (seems like it would be easy to run a pipe and make a quick connect fitting + hose for a grill on my back patio).

That leads me to want to maybe buy something cheap this summer, then save up for a nicer natural gas grill + installation in a couple years. But I'm planning to throw a few show off the house BBQs over the summer, and having a Shittu grill would be such a bummer. Maybe I just need to get over that and be more realistic. In that case, does anyone have any suggestions in the couple hundred dollar range? Or should I just go into debt over it lol.

If your buying at Lowes or Home Depot grab a mover's packet at the post office. Comes with 10 % off coupon.

 

[auror]

If your buying at Lowes or Home Depot grab a mover's packet at the post office. Comes with 10 % off coupon.

Now this is good UConnDad advice.

 

[8893]

Speaking of grills, my mother in law got me one of those grill brushes that you fill with water so you can steam clean a hot grill with it. Never would have bought it myself because it looked like a gimmicky ripoff, but I am now a total convert and highly recommend it. Just make sure you don't scrape too vigorously or stand too close, especially while wearing decent clothes, because it can splatter on you.

 

[August_West]

. Once they mentioned needing a voltmeter I knew I was out of my depth.

Oh come on.

 

[Madmannsucks]

OK. Ready to make a move. Does anyone know if I buy an electric smoker, can I also use it as a grill?

 

[TRest]

OK. Ready to make a move. Does anyone know if I buy an electric smoker, can I also use it as a grill?

No they generate low heat. You can smoke and grill on a kamodo but even the knock-offs are pricey.

 

[minidarren]

OK. Ready to make a move. Does anyone know if I buy an electric smoker, can I also use it as a grill?

Just pull the trigger on the kamado. I got my Kamado Joe around Easter for $250 off.

 

[uconnfan68]

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I can drink, but I don’t cook. And don’t let on that I even have a clue.

 

[uconnfan68]

I went to the Sears outlet and got a new one. It was 15+ years old and I felt paying for a repair was throwing good money after bad.

I’m sorry I got rid of our old washer-dryer (16+ years). The new washer takes forever, if it doesn’t stop itself for uneven load when spinning. The dryer is passable, but is also a longer job. Was hoping this pair would be our last, but not sure if they’ll last as long as the old ones. Will also be much more expensive to repair. Maybe I’ll get lucky and die before them.

 

[Husky25]

I went to the Sears outlet and got a new one. It was 15+ years old and I felt paying for a repair was throwing good money after bad.

(Hijack not intended) Repairman said he could fix it, but the sum of the parts is not worth the whole. I'll be buying a new washer this weekend. The only question is will I be buying a dryer too (personally don't want to)?

They are stackable units but the dryer seems to be fine and you're not supposed to stack mix-matched brands. I've designed a shelf but my wife is not total convinced my Dad and I can make it look good and flow with the character of the house.

Or other option is to leave them unstacked but that cuts way down on the space and makes a tight space tighter.

 

[jibsey]

Hate to bring this up but recent study on well done charred meat and cancer was just on, but i can’t remember how many times a week they said you should or shouldn’t have it. I like medium rare anyway.

 

[8893]

(Hijack not intended) Repairman said he could fix it, but the sum of the parts is not worth the whole. I'll be buying a new washer this weekend. The only question is will I be buying a dryer too (personally don't want to)?

They are stackable units but the dryer seems to be fine and you're not supposed to stack mix-matched brands. I've designed a shelf but my wife is not total convinced my Dad and I can make it look good and flow with the character of the house.

Or other option is to leave them unstacked but that cuts way down on the space and makes a tight space tighter.

Stacked Laundry Units | Sears Outlet

 

[Husky25]

Stacked Laundry Units | Sears Outlet

Thanks. I'm looking for separate and full sized. Appreciate the suggestion.

 

[Madmannsucks]

I am such a punk. I ended up getting a weber kettle charcoal grill. Good grill. since the last one I bought, the prices have gone way up. I could afford it, but the way I was raised, I felt so guilty spending even $200.

 

[storrsroars]

Hate to bring this up but recent study on well done charred meat and cancer was just on, but i can’t remember how many times a week they said you should or shouldn’t have it. I like medium rare anyway.

You know what the leading cause of cancer is? Getting old. So don't get old.

You have to admire these studies as they sound scary. But when you start to break down the facts... well, it's not so scary. Here's an excerpt of the one on bacon and processed meats:

The scientific evidence linking both processed meat and tobacco to certain types of cancer is strong. In that sense, both are carcinogens. But smoking increases your relative risk of lung cancer by 2,500 percent; eating two slices of bacon a day increases your relative risk for colorectal cancer by 18 percent. Given the frequency of colorectal cancer, that means your risk of getting colorectal cancer over your life goes from about 5 percent to 6 percent and, well, YBMMV. (Your bacon mileage may vary.) “If this is the level of risk you’re running your life on, then you don’t really have much to worry about,” says Alfred Neugut, an oncologist and cancer epidemiologist at Columbia.