Hello,
I'm at a crossroads with my old grill, and am torn between putting ~ $155 into parts for it (new gas manifolds and reflector plates), and buying a new grill that would be larger, which I only need a few times a year when I host outdoor parties.
My 5-yr-old, 3-burner Charmglow grill has been fine for me, perfect size (24"x19" cooking surface) for everyday cooking. But I'm thinking about getting a larger grill, 4 or 5 burners, for the parties, thinking it would enable me to grill more stuff at a time and spend more time with my friends than in front of the grill. But in considering a new grill, I have questions in two areas.
1. I worry that a new larger grill might not heat up enough for everyday cooking, or would use more a lot propane to do so.
2. Quality - I've read some negative reviews on the quality of all the affordable grills I've seen, vs nothing but praise for the Weber Genesis/Summit grills. But I'm having trouble with the idea of paying $1500 for a Weber Summit S-420 (their Genesis grills aren't enough larger to justify buying a new one) that MIGHT last twice as long as say my current affordable top candidate, the Master Forge 3218LTN, $599 at Lowe's Hardware (I like its heavy stainless bar grills and dbl-layer lid, but worry about getting its cavernous interior hot enough, as well as durability).
So, I'm looking for advice on the pros/cons of a larger grill in everyday cooking vs large parties, and on the cost/benefit of cheapie grills vs expensive ones like that Weber Summit.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
- Bob
I'm at a crossroads with my old grill, and am torn between putting ~ $155 into parts for it (new gas manifolds and reflector plates), and buying a new grill that would be larger, which I only need a few times a year when I host outdoor parties.
My 5-yr-old, 3-burner Charmglow grill has been fine for me, perfect size (24"x19" cooking surface) for everyday cooking. But I'm thinking about getting a larger grill, 4 or 5 burners, for the parties, thinking it would enable me to grill more stuff at a time and spend more time with my friends than in front of the grill. But in considering a new grill, I have questions in two areas.
1. I worry that a new larger grill might not heat up enough for everyday cooking, or would use more a lot propane to do so.
2. Quality - I've read some negative reviews on the quality of all the affordable grills I've seen, vs nothing but praise for the Weber Genesis/Summit grills. But I'm having trouble with the idea of paying $1500 for a Weber Summit S-420 (their Genesis grills aren't enough larger to justify buying a new one) that MIGHT last twice as long as say my current affordable top candidate, the Master Forge 3218LTN, $599 at Lowe's Hardware (I like its heavy stainless bar grills and dbl-layer lid, but worry about getting its cavernous interior hot enough, as well as durability).
So, I'm looking for advice on the pros/cons of a larger grill in everyday cooking vs large parties, and on the cost/benefit of cheapie grills vs expensive ones like that Weber Summit.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
- Bob
