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Grill questions, comments (hey, it's Memorial Day)

Lone Clone

Lone Clone

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First, I think I may be in line for the Nobel Prize, as I have just circumvented a basic law of nature. I found a way to keep an electric spark from igniting propane gas. Unfortunately, I don't understand how I managed this incredible accomplishment, so I can't undo it.

The lighter (that clicky thing) on my gas grill is throwing out a hefty spark, about 3/8 to 1/2 inch, right at the burner holes. But the gas doesn't light. If I put a fireplace match in the same place, whoosh!, fire results. But the gas treats the sparks the same way prom queens treated most of the HROT posters back in the day, ignoring them completely.

Second, I'm trying to decide if it's worth the time, effort, etc., to fire up the unit to grill a pound of jumbo shrimp. We're talking 5 minutes of total grill time, tops. I'm thinking it might make more sense to do them on the griddle in the kitchen.
 
Why only the shrimp? Throw the veggies on along with it. Maybe even a couple skewers of fruit. Buns and bread on the grill is also swell.

No need to fire up the oven at all.
 
JWolf74 said:
Why only the shrimp? Throw the veggies on along with it. Maybe even a couple skewers of fruit. Buns and bread on the grill is also swell.

No need to fire up the oven at all.
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No veggies. Simple meal. Marinated grilled shrimp served with an avocado/jalapeno puree for dipping, some crusty bread, and a cold salad of quinoa, brown rice, apples, almonds and cranberries in a light vinagrette.
 
lou loomis said:
When you buy a Char-Broil grill, you get what you pay for.
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I don't know if it's a Char-Broil or not. One of those off-brands they sell at Lowe's. But I've had Char-Broil in the past and thought they were OK for the money.

Hard to beat the old Weber charcoal kettle. Unfortunately, our grilling takes place on an elevated wooden deck, and it just isn't safe there.
 
Lone Clone said:
Thanks, Wendy, but I already went through the owner's manual. I'm getting a healthy spark right at the place the gas comes out. No way on God's green Earth it shouldn't light.
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The area the spark ends needs cleaned. Happens with furnaces too. Propane is heavier than air so it falls. The spark is probably above the gas stream.
 
waterboy4582 said:
The area the spark ends needs cleaned. Happens with furnaces too. Propane is heavier than air so it falls. The spark is probably above the gas stream.
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Now THAT may be the problem. I was thinking gas was lighter than air and would be going up when exiting the burner holes. If it stops raining, I will try adjusting the placement of the spark gap.
 
Char-Broil grills...got one on sale in 2008 for $90, regularly $150. Very nice grill...for 2 years.

I had to toss that rusted POS after 4 years. Not only did I only get 2 years out of the element, but the only thing that did not survive 4 years were the plastic wheels. Every metal part of that grill rusted completely out.
 
bagdropper said:
Char-Broil grills...got one on sale in 2008 for $90, regularly $150. Very nice grill...for 2 years.

I had to toss that rusted POS after 4 years. Not only did I only get 2 years out of the element, but the only thing that did not survive 4 years were the plastic wheels. Every metal part of that grill rusted completely out.
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Jeez. Surely you weren't trying to use the grill outdoors?
 
I have a George Foreman electric grill that's on an outdoor stand. I've grilled the hell out of various types of burgers and dogs. Before I got divorced I had and loved the Weber Proforma(?) It had charcoal that got fired/lighted up with propane. Love that thing. I would like to find a decent gas grill, thoughts?
 
bagdropper said:
Char-Broil grills...got one on sale in 2008 for $90, regularly $150. Very nice grill...for 2 years.

I had to toss that rusted POS after 4 years. Not only did I only get 2 years out of the element, but the only thing that did not survive 4 years were the plastic wheels. Every metal part of that grill rusted completely out.
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shopping

Bought this beauty from Wal-Mart 3 years ago for $169. Clean it and put it in the garage after every use. Never had any problems and no rust. I couldn't get myself to buy a $600-$1000 grill.
The grill snobs I know wanted me to buy the expensive ones for their quality and longevity. They said I would buy 5-6 backyard grills to one nice Weber or similar brand grill. So far I stand by my decision.
 
lou loomis said:
When you buy a Char-Broil grill, you get what you pay for.
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One of the best grills I have ever owned. Had it 6 years now with no problems. Gas on one side, charcoal on the other and a smoker box that always keeps the team at 225 degrees when smoking. I love it.

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All I know is my CB, which never once had a single drop of rain hit it (but did stay outdoors it's entire life) - lasted from August 2008 to March 2013. 4 knob with a side burner...it wasn't their best grill but wasn't their worst either.
 
Derekd3408 said:
shopping

Bought this beauty from Wal-Mart 3 years ago for $169. Clean it and put it in the garage after every use. Never had any problems and no rust. I couldn't get myself to buy a $600-$1000 grill.
The grill snobs I know wanted me to buy the expensive ones for their quality and longevity. They said I would buy 5-6 backyard grills to one nice Weber or similar brand grill. So far I stand by my decision.
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Here's mine. Think there's any chance they were made by the same company?
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