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Thread Number: 75905
/ Tag: Recipes, Cooking Accessories
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Post# 997479 6/17/2018 at 18:59 (2,132 days old) by Gadgetgary  (Bristol,CT) |
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Condo restrictions might make is so that I have to get rid of my gas grill on a wood deck.
Any recommendations for an 'electric' grill that works almost as well as a gas grill? Have a POS neighbor that has complained about my using the grill on a wood deck, even though it is 10 ft from the bldg and there are fire walls between each Unit. Only takes one to make it miserable for all the rest. Have used my grill here for 31 yrs! | ||
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| Post# 997498 , Reply# 1 6/17/2018 at 20:55 (2,132 days old) by crevicetool (Snellville Ga.) | ||
Hi Gary!
I have a Charbroil TRU-infrared Patio Bristo that I have grown to like a lot. I've had it for a year now, and while I can't imagine it even coming close to what I was able to do on my Weber - It has been successful in my situation. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of warm up time, and of course doesn't get as hot as I'm used to, but I can't complain (a lot). It's grill is about 18" and has a "warming rack" in the lid. Per the lid mounted thermometer, it gets to be 500 degrees in there. I will set an iron skillet on the grill and let it soak for a half hour and sear meat/vegetables etc.
On a scale of 1 - 10 for grills, I would give it a 6.5, as an electric grill, I would easily give it a 10. Other than it being electric - the other complaint I have is the grill is a porcelain covered v-shaped inverted bar affair,(rather than what a regular charcoal grill would have), and the coil doesn't get hot enough to burn off BBQ sauce etc. It clogs rather easily, and is difficult to clean. Once baked on there, the stuff is really hard to get off (oven cleaner works). You can't use a grill brush (steel or brass) for fear of destroying the porcelain finish, and a nylon brush won't make a dent. I really like it for what it is... I got mine at Lowe's for I think $129.00. Hope this helps a little, Rick | ||
| Post# 997499 , Reply# 2 6/17/2018 at 20:57 (2,132 days old) by crevicetool (Snellville Ga.) | ||
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| Post# 997501 , Reply# 3 6/17/2018 at 21:01 (2,132 days old) by crevicetool (Snellville Ga.) | ||
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I guess they don't make the one I have anymore - this ain't it but here's a link to what they offer now. Mine doesn't have the side tables...
CLICK HERE TO GO TO crevicetool's LINK | ||
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Post# 997504 , Reply# 4 6/17/2018 at 21:23 (2,132 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Is this a better choice?
Or this one? www.amazon.com/Weber-5202... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Gadgetgary's LINK | ||
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Post# 997537 , Reply# 5 6/18/2018 at 01:36 (2,132 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 I like the Webers. That's what I was imagining would be the best design -- open element with a sturdy grate. The Char-Broil looks nice, but with the anti-flare treatments I think it would be tough to sear a steak on it. It also seems to be a bitch to clean per the post above.
Many years ago an electric grill was the only option for a friend who lived in a condo. He got something that was basically an outdoor griddle with rippled cooking surface, and what it rendered got a thumbs down from everyone, including him. We also couldn't flip the light on in the bathroom while the grill was on or it would trip the breaker. A fan was integrated into the light fixture and that was the culprit. Something to consider if your circuits are already maxxed out.
The smaller of the two Webers would be fine for one or two people/good sized steaks. Go for the larger one if you think you'll need the extra surface area. One thing you don't want to do when grilling is crowd things together.
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Post# 997625 , Reply# 6 6/18/2018 at 19:13 (2,131 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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Post# 997642 , Reply# 7 6/19/2018 at 01:02 (2,131 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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Post# 997672 , Reply# 8 6/19/2018 at 07:00 (2,131 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Wooden Deck
According to what I have read on the net, I am within my legal rites to use my grill. I live in a townhouse style condo, less that three stories, there are fire walls between each unit, and we all have a way of egress from each unit. However, there are no stairs directly to get off the deck. You have to go thru the house, but that seems to me a way of egress. I have a busy body neighbor that looks for things to pick on. He should just keep his mouth shut, since he went to jail a few years back for trying to solicit a 14 yr old girl on the internet, who turned out to be an undercover cop. He is a registered sex offender.
www.cga.ct.gov/2015/rpt/p... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Gadgetgary's LINK | ||
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Post# 997673 , Reply# 9 6/19/2018 at 07:15 (2,131 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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31 years and no fire on deck? | ||
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Post# 997730 , Reply# 10 6/19/2018 at 14:14 (2,130 days old) by dermacie (my forever home (Glenshaw, PA)) |
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Post# 997742 , Reply# 11 6/19/2018 at 16:17 (2,130 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 997754 , Reply# 13 6/19/2018 at 17:43 (2,130 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Farberware | ||
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Post# 997757 , Reply# 15 6/19/2018 at 18:04 (2,130 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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I got one of the JennAir black ceramic plates that are positioned beneath the heating element. One fits nicely under the heating element in the Farber and gives more sizzle surface for flavor. | ||
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Post# 997762 , Reply# 16 6/19/2018 at 18:21 (2,130 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 997765 , Reply# 17 6/19/2018 at 18:32 (2,130 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Post# 997767 , Reply# 18 6/19/2018 at 18:43 (2,130 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Post# 997783 , Reply# 19 6/19/2018 at 19:50 (2,130 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Pete K | ||
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Post# 997787 , Reply# 20 6/19/2018 at 20:55 (2,130 days old) by Gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Meco Grill | ||
| Post# 997798 , Reply# 21 6/19/2018 at 23:40 (2,130 days old) by Xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania ) | ||
How about a pellet grill?
My brother purchased one of these Pitt Boss Pellet Grills this spring.
He uses it often and loves it. It’s technically an electric grill, but performs like a regular grill, plus you can set the digital thermostat at s low temp and use the grill as a smoker CLICK HERE TO GO TO Xraytech's LINK
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Post# 997825 , Reply# 22 6/20/2018 at 05:49 (2,130 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Combo 52, John, might have some. I got mine from him a long time ago, ran it through the self-cleaning oven and it has been fine since. I put it in the dishwasher after each use and it stays clean. Sorry, I do not have a photo or any way of making one. | ||
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Post# 998051 , Reply# 23 6/22/2018 at 17:37 (2,127 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA) |
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Used the Power Smokeless grill last night for rib eyes. Did a pretty good job. Tonight I'm doing a ham steak. | ||
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