I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

"badgolferman" wrote in message
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I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am

Are you sure you mean (cooled) liquid propane rather than ordinary
bottled gas propane?

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Don Phillipson, 11/4/2007,8:20:56 PM, wrote:

"badgolferman" wrote in message
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I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one
tomorrow. I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am

Are you sure you mean (cooled) liquid propane rather than ordinary
bottled gas propane?

Whatever you call the cylinder that you get filled up at the local
U-haul and such places. the kind where you can exchange the cylinder
at any convenience or grocery store.

badgolferman wrote:
I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

Head for your local library and get the Consumer Reports articles. The
extensive research is worth the trip. There are a few clunkers on the
market, but all are better now than a few years ago. This is a good
time of year to buy as the stores are putting the grills back in the
warehouse or discounting them to make room for the Christmas shopping
frenzy. Good luck.

Joe

Having burnt through a pile of grills over the years, we opted for a
small Weber. Can't beat it. Three independent burners, and most
importantly, a meaningful thermometer. I can get much more
controllable and predictable results.

Weber genesis is an excellent grill and affordable. If you can spend more,
IMHO the best grill made is the cape fear classic by Wilmington Grill.
http://www.wilmingtongrill.com/classic/





"badgolferman" wrote in message
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I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

I bought a weber several years ago and really like it. As the other response,
it has independent burners, a nice thermostat and the cylinder has a
indicator to tell you how much gas is left. I like the roomy side shelves to
put supplies, etc. I went to the librar and read consumer reports and weber
was recommended. It is sturdy and worth the price as it will outlive
cheaper ones. GO for it.

badgolferman wrote:
I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

--
Betty Boop

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"badgolferman" wrote in message
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I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

I sure like my Vermont Castings. The porcelain front looks like new at
three years now. The stainless steel cleans up nicely with the 509
degreaser from the dollar store. The porcelain clad grills burn right off,
or a little brushing helps knock off the rest. I have yet to have it NOT
start on the first click of the clicker. The clicker is one of the most
substantial I have seen on ANY barbecue grill. The thing weighs a lot, and
is on nice casters. I bought two Aussies for my rental properties, but that
was because they were on sale. If I had to buy another for one of my
houses, I'd go Vermont Castings in a heartbeat. HD carries them, as does
others. Even available in natural gas. I have seen the thermometer go up
to 600 degrees.

Kinda sounds like I'm sold on them, doesn't it? Around $400 on sale.

DO NOT try to lift the box yourself.

Steve

I have had a Weber three-burner model with controls on the right, fold-out
work surface on left, a really good thermometer for interior air
temperature. Webers tend to be more expensive than some big box store
models, but I am happy with performance, easy to clean, and myriad
accessories always available long after you buy it.
Go for the cast iron grill - the stamped steel one I have sucks. It warps,
and is hard to clean.
Also second the rec to consult Consumer Reports - it's worth a trip to the
library.
Roger

"Roger Taylor" sherryrogeratcomcastdotnet wrote in message
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I have had a Weber three-burner model with controls on the right, fold-out
work surface on left, a really good thermometer for interior air
temperature. Webers tend to be more expensive than some big box store
models, but I am happy with performance, easy to clean, and myriad
accessories always available long after you buy it.
Go for the cast iron grill - the stamped steel one I have sucks. It warps,
and is hard to clean.
Also second the rec to consult Consumer Reports - it's worth a trip to the
library.
Roger

I second that on the cast iron grills. Mine are by Vermont Castings, and
NOTHING sticks to them if you spray a little PAM on there, or if it does,
just leave on for ten minutes and brush.

Roger, I have a question. How do you keep your SS shiny? On the SS
components of my grills, they always get oily and sand sticks to them and
they are kind of hard to clean. The cheap 509 degreaser spray from the
Dollar Store works best for me, and every once in a while, I'll take the
hose and the vacuum and the 509 and really give them a bath.

I have looked at the grills, and even the Weber as I may buy another grill
for my cabin. I am just slightly reluctant, as my experience with SS is
that it takes time to keep it up.

Thanks.

Steve

On Nov 4, 11:52 pm, "Roger Taylor" sherryrogeratcomcastdotnet wrote:
I have had a Weber three-burner model with controls on the right, fold-out
work surface on left, a really good thermometer for interior air
temperature. Webers tend to be more expensive than some big box store
models, but I am happy with performance, easy to clean, and myriad
accessories always available long after you buy it.
Go for the cast iron grill - the stamped steel one I have sucks. It warps,
and is hard to clean.
Also second the rec to consult Consumer Reports - it's worth a trip to the
library.
Roger


Same here. I have a Weber Genesis that is probably about 10 years old
now and nearing the end of it's life. It's been a great grill. Only
problem I had was that the wood shelves eventually started to rot
away, but they've fixed that by going to the Trex like material on the
new ones.

If you have natural gas avail at the house, I'd recommend looking into
going with that as fuel. Have it here and not having to deal with
the tanks is a big plus.

got a new Weber some months ago. A little more expensive, but has been a
great grill.
"badgolferman" wrote in message
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I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

I have thought about going this route too Can you provide an estimate of
cost?

wrote:
I have had a Weber three-burner model with controls on the right, fold-out
work surface on left, a really good thermometer for interior air
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library.
Roger

Same here. I have a Weber Genesis that is probably about 10 years old
now and nearing the end of it's life. It's been a great grill. Only
problem I had was that the wood shelves eventually started to rot
away, but they've fixed that by going to the Trex like material on the
new ones.

If you have natural gas avail at the house, I'd recommend looking into
going with that as fuel. Have it here and not having to deal with
the tanks is a big plus.

--
Betty Boop

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On Nov 4, 8:09 pm, "badgolferman"
wrote:
I'm in the market for a new grill and will probably buy one tomorrow.
I have done a bit of research and wanted to know what any
recommendations there are regarding liquid propane gas grills. I am
somewhat interested in the infrared grills but don't think I can afford
one.

Any suggestions for LP grills $500 and below at the national stores?

I have a Weber and had to replace the grates. Went to the stainless
steel ones and am very happy with it.