Reviews of O-Grill Portable Gas Barbecue Grill Model 700 Oran

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O-Grill 3000 BBQ grill by Iroda that sell for $189 and is available at various retailers.

Some tech facts on the O-Grill 3000...

1.) weighs in at a hefty 24 lb.

2.) provides 9450 BTUs of heat and has 225 sq inches of cooking surface on a professional looking porcelain-enameled cast-iron grill.

3.) dimensions... diameter about 22-23 inches with height of 8.5 inches with legs retracted (about 12 inches with legs extended)

4.) has a handy snap-shut carrying handle

5.) usable as is with the 1 lb propane tank and also with a 20 lb propane tank by using a special adapter (not included).

6.) easy to reach and remove grease catcher

Some thoughts on the "O-Grill 3000"...

Having used this unit several times over the past couple weeks I can say I'm very pleased with it's overall design and function...

1.) it is small but its 24 pounds gives it a solid and sturdy feel.

2.) the propane port is in an easily accessible location, as is the spark generator. Being able to use the standard 20 lb propane tank is a obvious advantage if your going to use this BBQ consistently on your patio.

3.) the handle and retractable legs makes this unit readily portable and its compact size and propane tank options allows for easy transportation from home to beach/cottage etc.

4.) I was really impressed with the cooking surface... the grill surface heated up quickly and was hot enough to leave a nice deep sear mark on whatever your cooking. Also the surface seemed to heat up uniformly with none of the 'cool' spots that tend to allow uneven cooking temperatures.

5.) because the grilling surface and grease catcher are easily removable it makes clean-up easier than most of the larger standard shaped BBQs.

Conclusion:

A small BBQ grill that seems to be well designed, attractive and from a cooking perspective, preforms as well as I'd hoped. Time will tell how it holds up over the summer and longer.

As it is... 5 Stars.

Ray Nicholson

raynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com

@ralannicholson

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If you buy this BBQ you might want to consider getting the companion

O-Grill O-Dock Collapsible Table made specifically for this BBQ. It's extremely light weight and sets up (or collapses) in less than 5 seconds... fits the O-Grill perfectly.

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We have had this grill for over a year and we love it. We've taken it many places as well as cook at home.No problem with any kind of meats. It has plenty of room to cook for hambs and hot dogs for 6 people. We Toke it to the amusement park yesterday instead of sandwiches. It was so easy and quick.

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This grill does a great job cooking. Only problem is the metal(Chinese?) that makes up the screw-in female connection on the regulator is too soft and the threads will strip very easily. I have used portable propane grills for a very long time and these gas fittings have to be good to insure that a good connection can be made and product will last. Don't expect too much help from Pro-Iroda customer service either. There are far better grills out there for less money.

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Been using the O Grill for about a year. The small propane canisters last about 10 (20-30 min short grill sessions). I bought the hose for larger propane tank attachment, but never needed it. The ignition sparker lasted about 6 months of weekly use before failing is not an easy battery replacement fix, just decided to buy a cheap Bic wand lighter for $1 is fine.

Great for a few hot dogs, clams or oysters, and hamburgers, terrible for steaks, ribs, or slow even flame cooking. Has some very uneven cooking hot and cooler spots that requires frequent attention and food movement. would have preferred a design of 2 mini burners rather than 1 large one, but that would cost more money and redesign.

I always unscrew the mini propane tank after use, notice about the 5-6 time was hard to screw back in, some threads got stripped on the propane tank (who cares it's disposable after about 10 uses). so make sure when you screw

Really need a small table or chair, squatting down on the floor to grill is very uncomfortable and the dog gets too close to the food.

Hard to clean grate, make sure you use veggie oil with tongs and paper towel to rub grate before cooking or food debris starts caking up pretty thick, black, sticky, on the grate.

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Got this grill from Barbecues Galore back in August 2010, along with the collapsible O-dock table and grill carry bag, and the adapter hose for a regular 20lb propane tank which is what we use with it. Perfect grill for 2-4 people, it cooks evenly, has a wide range of flame adjustment from a high that will sear with the best of them down to a nice even low flame that will slow cook more delicate items. I prefer cooking on it to a larger conventional grill because the temperature adjustments are so even. If you are cooking for more than 4 people I think you'd have to do a lot of cooking in batches, which to me is troublesome.

We use this grill at least 1-2 times a week as our primary grill at home because our backyard doesn't have room for a full size grill, and it's been reliable and pleasant to cook on. The piezo igniter still even works after 3 years. I've only used it with the portable camp gas cylinders once, and it seemed to cook fine with those. We leave the adaptor hose for the 20lb tank pretty much permanently screwed on which removes any risk of cross threading or stripping the threads on the the grill inlet. The included drip tray on the grill is great, we line it with foil and it makes cleaning up after cooking really easy.

We leave the grill set up outside on the O-dock outside year round, in the sun sun and rain, which has contributed to some light rust on the inside and top surface of the grill, and some pretty bad rust where the grill burner screws onto the two internal brackets in the bottom of the grill. Considering it's left out in the weather all the time with no protection I don't consider the rust a negative, leaving the grill out in the weather year round is pretty rough on it, but if/when it finally gives up the ghost and we buy a new one I'll treat it a bit more nicely and give it some protection from the weather. The plastic surface of the O-dock has faded in the sun a little but shows no signs of becoming brittle. I was dubious about the dock at first but really glad we bought it, it has little indents that hold the grill's feet in place and makes a really stable cooking platform and the plastic surface wipes clean easily.

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Reviews of Outset QT20 Stella Stainless-Steel Locking Barbecue Tongs

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These things are constructed so closely with OXO tongs they have to be made by the same plant. The only things that distinguish these from OXO good grips tongs are:

1. An embossed logo by the handle

2. A larger ring at the end of the lock

3. Lock is a bit tighter, but that may be due to my OXO tongs being several years old

The similarities with OXO are:

1. The exact same size and scalloped shape of the gripping end

2. The exact same shaft dimensions

3. The exact same handle material

4. Handle design so exact that the rubber grips are interchangeable

5. The hinge design, down the the internal spring and lock are visibly identical

If there is any doubt remaining, the product image is actually of OXO tongs, these tongs have a larger end loop on the lock with a copper ring attached.

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These are great tongs. They're made of stainless steel, and they have soft grip handles. They're very sturdy. The locking/unlocking feature works great. And the long handle (17 inches) make these tongs very useful.

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These are really nice....locking handle and extra length perfect for the bbq. Much longer and storage would be an issue. Great grip handle keeps cool even when tongs are hot.

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The Outset QT20 are very nice tongs for light to medium duty in the kitchen. For outdoor grill work a more heavier set should be considered. The weight of the Outset on my postal scale is 6.4oz and the metal is .033" thick.

For comparison I have an identical set to the Dutch Oven 16" Stainless Tongs found on this site and can be purchased most anywhere for $3.00 to $9.00. These are more heavy duty weighing 8.7oz and .042" thick plus the tongs are fully rolled and braced. They lack the locking mechanism but have an attached square sliding wire ring that serves the purpose. On these cheapos I had to do a few adjustments and use a file to rough-up the very slippery grip area so you get what you pay for but they're more suited for coals and larger cuts of meat, IMO.

The Outset QT20 are probably the same as OXO as noted in another review. Overall they look nice on a hook waiting to flip some chops and the locking mechanism functions perfectly. For the price paid, $10.00, it was a good deal.

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I bought these for my husband for his birthday mid-July. He loves to grill and hates most of the "standard" bbq tongs because they either don't grasp firmly or only close all the way along one edge. He loves this pair! Not only are they long enough to make grilling a little less hazardous to his health (he *loves* fire), they grip strongly and he has no problem flipping burgers, steaks, or 'dogs with the gently scalloped edges. They hold up well in the dish washer, store easily since you can keep them closed, and so far I have seen no sign of rust or any other wear. This product is win for us!

Fuego Element Dual-Zone Gas BBQ Grill, Stainless Steel Review

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I bought this grill for my 5' x 12' urban deck. I technically have enough room to squeeze in a full-sized grill, but it would feel cluttered. This grill looked perfect online -but at over 500 dollars, I hemmed and hawed about whether to get it last year. This summer, when I got a (huge) gift card from work, I bit the bullet. Couldn't be happier (almost).

PROS:

amazing style, everyone who comes over compliments how stylish and convenient it is

solid cooking, great cast iron top cooks well

surprisingly large surface area given the profile

stainless steel looks great

way better than getting one of those mini-canister "portable" grills

the propane tank is completely hidden

thermometer is a nice touch

I don't care what others say... the metal cover over the tank is easy to take on and off

CONS:

THE REGULATOR LEAKED UPON ARRIVAL fortunately, I know how to do a quick leak test with soapy water, found the problem, and bought a new regular at the local hardware store for fifteen dollars... still, no ideal

no shelf space I wish I had paid the extra one fifty for the stainless steel version that has a swing-out wooden shelf; instead, I ordered the 50 buck accessory shelf which doesn't really cut it; fortunately, I have a patio table next to it that I commandeer while grilling

MINOR NITS:

the grill lid has a "hook" to hang it on the handles, but only on the right side!

the grill lid handle still requires a glove to pull off

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Based on the Williams Sonoma video of this grill I purchased it from Amazon to save tax and shipping. It arrived in a totally destroyed box presenting the problem of how to return it if damaged. Fortunately it was not damaged but it is problematic in that the control button often requires numerous tries to get the element lit. The access panel to the propane tank is exceedingly difficult to operate. Finally I was disappointed that the grill that I purchased though the same price as Williams Sonoma's does not come with the retractable wood tray. instead it is an option at $49 and does not retract for convenient storage. Moral of this experience.buy it from Williams Sonoma, get the retractable tray and have an easy option for return if you are not satisfied.

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I live in NYC and wanted a smaller nice looking grill and I for sure found it. I love the cast iron grill piece.

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Just awesome! Heats up fast, cooks well, easy controllable sections. Love it. Wish it came with a cover though.....all aftermarket covers are out of stock!

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This is an excellent grill because of the evenness and adjustment of temperatures. The linear valves and double burners really make the heat even and consistent. I've been a Charcoal (weber) grill person for years and bought the Broil King (BK) after I read consumers report and their highest rated large grill made by Huntington, which I later found out is Onward Manufacturing. So then I looked at other models and choose the 590 model which has large grill, rotisserie more usable and standard features, drawers to put the gloves, outside trays for the condiments, hooks and front and sides for the tools. Note that the front I think requires using square/rectangular hooked tools of BK to match the indent/hook area on the grill. Their temperature gauge on front I think starts at 50 deg F, so you know it's working before you turn the grill on, as it shows the current temperature (as long as it's above 50), many others are pegged and you don't know they're working til you turn the grill on and wait and hope to see the needle move. This grill, made in North America (Canada), uses substantial materials (thicker). It weighs in nearly 250 lbs.

I bought this through AimToFind, whom I had not heard of before this purchase and they did an excellent job, the price was the lowest, Including shipping and was delivered off the truck, off the pallet and placed in our garage so I could assemble later. A few days later a rep from AimToFind called the house to see if the grill arrived safe and sound. They also sent an email and I responded to the email. While I had somewhat of a hard time to locate this grill on line, there were a few vendors that did stock and offer reasonable pricing. AimToFind is based in PA so shipping to east coast and midwest is pretty easy, fast and not many roads to travel. Some vendors were from CA and that's too far banging around on a truck for all those miles.

Note the BK 68492 Grill Cover fits great and it too is substantial, the description is PVC Polyester and I hear that and think of plastic, but this is the type of plastic that they make 'ballistic' back packs out of...I know not exactly, but it is heavy fabric and not 'plastic'. When I was on amazon searching for a cover, I had gotten some hits on a different cover with some bad reviews, I went to the manufacturer and found the model number for this heavy duty cover and then searched amazon and bought it. And it is heavy and hopefully will last for years on the concrete patio seeing afternoon sun everyday.

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I replaced two Trager Pellet Grills to buy this Broil King. I produces heat like no other gas grill I've cooked on. I did add lava bricks on top of the flame spreaders because I was getting flare ups cooking chicken. I like the fact that it has five main burners and that I can tame them down and cook many items on the grill surface at one time. On the left side I can grill steaks and over on the right side I can grill veggies at a different flame setting. In the middle I can be grilling something else.

The grill arrived by common freight carrier. There was a shipping problem and a later delivery than promised but Amazon was way over the top in helping me resolve the problem. The assembly manual could be written much better! It is typical of what you get these days but shouldn't be for a grill of this caliber. I had one screw strip out on a handle during assembly. I fixed it from my screw stock. The Broil King emblem on the cover as assembled by the factory is loose.

I like this grill but don't love it. For the cost I think it is cheaply made. The cover while heavy is still not as heavy as the higher end Weber and some others. Positives are the two drawers that I really like for storage of my cooking items.

Having it to do all over again I would not buy this grill. BUT I have to preface that statement because I have cooked the last 6 years on a pellet wood grill. I wouldn't buy a gas grill again and not just the Broil King. My problem was that I had been using the wrong pellet grill brand all these years. I had great tasting food but difficulty in maintaining the proper temperature. I discovered after buying the Broil King that I could have purchased a different brand of pellet grill that would sear steaks! That was the main complaint of my sweetie that she didn't get a seared steak. I'm sorry but nothing beats a pellet grill for flavor of food. If you haven't experienced food cooked on a pellet grill you don't know what you are missing. The first time I grilled chicken on the Broil King I realized that it just wasn't the same. Hence, I have my Broil King for sale at a loss!

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This product made baking several potatoes at one time a snap. I bought 2 of these when I ordered. I found it very handy. Did you know left over potatoes can be turned into all kinds of favorites. They fit in my gluten free and Paleo diet nicely.

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The potato grill rack works great. Cuts cooking time in half. Potatoes come out perfect. Have only used it on bbq but can't wait to try it in oven. Energy saver.

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I have had a Weber Silver B grill for several years. I have found that the igniter works for about two years, then just does has to be replaced. This is an easy replacement, and is not expensive. This ignighter works as well as any I have seen, and I think the minor cost and inconvenience of replacing the ignighter is offset by the quality of the grill.

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After 9 years of use, the wiring broke on the igniter for my Weber Genesis Silver B grill (Pre 2002). I located this replaced and decided to purchase. (You can alway use a match but who knows when it may be a windy day.) Once I realized the top panel of the grill with the white ignition button needed to unscrewed and removed before the old igniter could be removed, everything else was easy. The installation directions were good and the ignition system worked as promised. I am not very mechanical but this was a very easy install, even for me.

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I have had to replace the igniter twice in almost 15 years. The igniter was actually still quite good. It is very well made as are most Weber products. The stainless steel gas box is what eventually fails due to rusting (yep stainless steel will rust especially if subjected to heat).

It is easy to replace and I end up giving the entire grill a cleaning and tuneup.

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Can't say too much for a replacement ignitor system but it works. It installed as easily as expected, and appeared to be of a slightly better quality than the part that it replaced. If the previous part is any indication, it should last about 5-7 years, hard to believe in this time of designed obsolesence.

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This product arrived in a timely fashion and fit the grill perfectly.

Cheap Landmann 43 in. Super Sky Wildlife Fire Pit - Black

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Our friend has the smaller version of this fire pit and we love it. When we saw that it also came in a larger size we decided to get it. We absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! We have block parties throughout the year and this fire pit will work out just great!!!

Word of advice, do not purchase the Veranda 44" fire pit cover that is pictured with this fire pit. It DOES NOT fit. It barely fits over the ring at the upper part of the pit. The cover would definitely fit the Big Sky (smaller version of the Super Sky) Fire Pit.

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My Fiance saw it and I think it blew her mind! She never thought it would be that big! Amazing! It can take the biggest or smallest fires you want! I would not buy a different one!

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OMG this is a great backyard fire pit for 2 people or a dozen. It burns really well...just the right amount of draft from the fantastic stars & moon cut outs. It arrived with one defective outer ring part but I called the 1-800# on the instructions and they were friendly and helpful and sent out the replacement part immediately. Amazon price is the best!

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Bundling tree branch for recycling used to a chord now it is not, I just burn them all. Have had lot of fun playing campfire and roasting mash with the kids.

The legs are a bit low, the grass beneat the firepit looks dry after a few infernos, I fix the issue with 3 cinder blocks.

Solidly build. My pot arrived with with minor dings, no big deal. The 40" advertised include the outer ring; the pot it self is only 34". Don't forget to look for a grilling grate and extra long skews to complete the set.

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I love this fire pit, it looks good and does not suffer badly from breezes as some of the more exposed models do. Make sure you place sand on the bottom of the pit and skim out the ashes after a few fires, as this will save the bottom of the pit from corroding on you. I've found that the use of a fire starter log ensures a great fire for a few hours just place it on the bottom and stack other wood up onto it.

The assembly is a little tedious but with patience and paying attention to the direction can be done by a single person. the ring was the most annoying part, requiring a little teaking to get right. (Do not tighten it beyond a loose state until you have all the supports attached as you will need to adjust this as it tightens.) Do remember to place a small bag of fine sand in the base of the pit and remember to get a cover.

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This is a great gift for anyone who bbq's and rocks out too! Should be bought with the guitar spatula for the perfect gift! Loved it!

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What a great idea for a BBQ fork! It holds up for barbeques and is a great conversation piece when having friends over. It rocks!

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Just the gift for the Heavy Metal meat lover. Sturdy, well made and great design for the BBQ master of the household.

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Got this for my husband's birthday to go with a copy of Mosh Potatoes Heavy Metal cookbook. He loves the fork and cant wait to use it !

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This was a Christmas present for my husband from our young sons. They loved it and he loved it. Make sure to buy their BBQ Guitar Spatula to go with it and then ROCK ON!!

Review of Fire Magic 850-D Automatic Barbecue Shut-Off Timer

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I was warned by someone that these are fragile and they were known to fail. I suspected they were mishandled, and that I would be sure to handle mine with care. I spent a lot of money to get this installed and after a few months of service, it failed. It is stuck open and no longer times-down to close. This is not due to mishandling (i.e. Forcing it closed or turning beyond some limit). I do not plan to get a replacement, as installation costs more than the valve itself.

Great idea, but heed my warning. Mine failed after I ignored my warnings..

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I had several reasons for wanting to buy one of these timers.

a. They recommend running the grill on high for 15 minutes after you finish cooking. This burns up the remaining food stuck ot the grill, and lets you easily clean it up and get it ready for next time. My concern was the 15 minutes might turn into 15 days, and show up accordingly on my gas bill.

b. Since the grill is outside, the grill, quick disconnect hose, and valve are exposed to vandals.

c. I wanted to connect it also to my garage furnace that I've been known to leave on overnight by accident.

d. Concern about a surprise gas bill if a tree root were to get my gas line to the garage, and I forgot to turn off the valve inside.

These timers is manufactured by RH Peterson Co., and Fire Magic is the RH Peterson Co. brand.

The valve is constructed as two ~1/2" intersecting bores. There is a piston in the cross bore. The gas flow does not go straight through, however. The cross cylinder has a slot in it that starts at approximately 25% from the bottom of the 1/2" diameter gas passage, to approximately 1/8" being above that, which is the top of the piston when the valve is open. Thus, the slot is somewhat below the widest point in the bore, and 1/8" high. My concern being that it wouldn't flow enough gas to run my large grill or 80,000 BTU garage furnace without impacting performance

I set the timer for an hour. When it ticked down to close to the OFF mark, I shined a light through it again and watched. Suddenly, I heard a snap, the plunger piston had snapped shut, the timer stopped, and I could no longer suck air through it. So it works like an egg timer, except instead of hitting a bell, it slides a piston.

I tried it again except I wound it up to approximately 5 minutes. The timer started ticking but the valve was not open. I then wound it a little more, and the valve opened and the timer started ticking again. This time the plunger closed very slowly and by about the 5 minute mark, it had closed to where you couldn't suck air through it, but it was still ticking. That's not such a good scenario since there might not be enough for a flame, but enough to build up gas. Then I wound it back up to an hour, it worked like it did the first time. It stayed full open, the valve snapped shut, and the timer stopped ticking.

They advertise the valve to flow 100,000 BTUs. That is meaningless information. First, flow is dependent on opening area and pressure. Second, propane and natural gas each have very different BTU ratings per cubic foot. Third, if that is for a 100% pressure drop, then how much of that flow is usable would be nowhere near the advertised rating since the operation of the appliance depends on performing the pressure drop itself. What would be useful is of they would state something like it flows like 1/4" diameter pipe one foot long so that it could be calculated into the gas flow, just like you to today with pipes and fittings. Perhaps they mean for up to 100,000 BTU propane grill? I couldn't get an answer from the vendor, but they were hot to sell me a grill and another timer.

I don't have figures for my gas pressure, but I do know that the gas company replaced our meter and set the pressure here about two years ago. I also know that pressure they shoot for is as close to 1/4 psi as they can get without exceeding it. That comes out to a whisker below 7 inches of water pressure. The piping to the timer is 1/2" black pipe. From the timer to the grill is ~25' of 1/2" black pipe until it gets to the 3/8" quick disconnect. The piping to the garage furnace is ~70' of 3/4" plastic except between the valve in the garage and the furnace. All manual valves are full flow.

With the absence of any real specs, I decided I needed to have a way to determine if this valve is the real deal or a hoax, and if a hoax, uncover it publicly before they scammed anyone else. I had to run a natural gas line for the grill and decided to re-plumb the garage furnace as well to be able to use the timer with the garage furnace also. I have shut-off valves in addition to the timer valve because once wound, you cannot shut it off, it has to time out. I added one more thing, a timer bypass so that I could heat the garage for more than 3 hours without have to rewind the timer. This also lets me test if the gas timer is affecting the output of the grill or furnace. The first test was to try it with my 64,000 BTU grill. The max the grill would get with just the timer with 530 degrees. When I turned on the bypass, the grill didn't gain a single degree. Then I turned the bypass back off and the grill did not lose a single degree. My expectation was to determine how much it would change, not if it would change. That was a surprise. The next test was the 80,000 BTU natural gas furnace. Without something as convenient as a temperature gage to measure with, I came up with two methods to test. One method would be by eyeballing the flame. If the flame increased noticeably when the bypass valve was turned on, and the other by measuring the difference between the number of seconds between burner on high, and the activation of the fan switch. By looking at the flame, I couldn't determine with any degree in confidence if there was any differences in flame. The next day I did the fan switch test. With the heat exchanger at 57 degrees, and the timer bypass on, it took 1:47 from burner start to fan switch activation. On the second test, the heat exchanger was at 87 degrees. With the bypass off it took 1:36.

I could have gone on and measured it with both the furnace and grill on and check for a temperature drop at the grill, but I don't want to spend any more time on it. I know with certainty that the timer will do at least 80,000 BTU on natural gas, enough to do my garage furnace or grill, which is what I needed to know.

In college, I had an exceptionally tough teacher. (Engineering classes) I noticed how much he was into the details and would fault students for not getting the exact nomenclature right by manufacturer, so I memorized them. I got 100% on the test and when he handed it back to me he said too bad. I asked him why? He said because when I have to give someone 100% it means they haven't been tested. After all of this, I have to say that the valve hasn't been tested. However, from what I've written, you might be able to get a pretty good idea if it will work for your application. Concerning longevity, I cannot comment. I just installed it, and the timer valve is mounted inside, on a wall, where it is not subject to the elements, vibration, or abuse.

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This was installed on a natural gas line at an apartment complex. It didn't last longer than 18 months so we are going to try a different brand and model.

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Have you ever forgotten to turn off your grill ? My son-in-law left his grill turned on for over 24 hours (it's connected to a natural gas line). The danger of a grill that's forgotten is obvious. Even a full propane tank can continue to burn for a very long time. A natural gas line will feed the grill forever (at least until the grill melts down). I don't understand why grill manufacturers are not required to put these kind of automatic shut off valves on their products. Seems so simple and I'm sure it could be done without a huge additional cost. But until this kind of device is standard on all grills, the Fire Magic gas timer is a great substitute. It works well on natural gas and I'm sure it would work just as well on Propane.

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We installed the unit as specified and after about 2 weeks it stopped working. The timer would hang up and stop somewhere between the 1 hour and 2 hour setting. It's a great idea but manufactured very poorly.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program If you're looking for a cheap inexpensive small portable grill there are better choices. Weber makes several models cheaper than this. All in basic black. If looks matter, however, if you want your guests to comment about how nice your grill is, or you just like bright colors, the Bodum Fyrkat is about as about as cute as you're going to get.

I don't mean to dismiss appearance this is a nice looking grill. But it is more expensive and I honestly couldn't see why other than its unusual appearance.

The Fyrcat is slightly smaller and most definitely lighter than Weber grills in the same range. Lighter is probably better when looking at portability. The lid latches are tight and secure and allow you to carry the grill with charcoal ready to go inside.

The negative comments about the heat vents near the handle seem a bit over reactionary. Your hand is not directly exposed to the air escaping as the lower arm of the handle is directly above the vent. It's a minimal risk given that users should have protective mitts on hand nearby in the first place. The design also has a plus side as you turn the handle to close and open the vents. Not a major selling point, but it is easier on this grill than on the Weber Smokey Joe grills.

If you're on a tight budget this probably isn't the grill for you. If you're looking for something that's both practical and attractive, that shows itself off a little, this is a nice grill to own.

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The Bodum Picnic Grill is a good looking grill that you can take with you on your family outings. It is big enough for a 4 or 5 hamburgers or steaks but small enough to easily fit in the trunk of your car.

A few other points

As others have mentioned the grills vent is right by the handle. You do need to be careful

With the locks on the side the grill can be moved without worrying about everything dumping out.

The grill is very colorful if you like colorful grills you are in luck!

Lightweight probably weighs less than 3lbs

Seems to have solid construction it certainly does not feel flimsy

Designed to allow even charcoal distribution while provide a nice convection like effect

At the list price the grill does not seem like much of a value. You may want to investigate to see if you can find less expensive options.

Final Verdict I am impressed with the grill, but you may be able to find a less expensive options

4 Stars

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Bodum Frykat 13.4 Inch Portable Charcoal Grill is a handy little grill for those who don't have the space for a larger grill, or who want a portable grill you can take along just about anywhere. It's small enough to take along and use wherever, but large enough to cook a fair amount at a time. This is more for the family going on a picnic or cooking a couple burgers and hot dogs quickly in the back yard or on the deck, not for hosting a large party. (It is big enough to cook a couple steaks too)

I have the orange model, which my little girl really likes because she likes orange. However, it does come in green, yellow, black, blue and off-white. Personally, I'd probably go with the black model if it was just me, but it is nice that they have the colors for those that want the variety. Most important thing is that it cooks, and that it does.

There is a small tray and grate that fits in the bottom to place your charcoal on top of, and then there is the larger grill that fits on top. The unit is not very deep, so you won't be placing a lot of charcoal in it. Again, this is for cooking small meals, and it works just fine for that. The legs are sturdy enough. I placed mine on the concrete beside our back door and it was fine. The directions to state that the unit is not intended to be used on top of tables.

There is a handle on top of the lid that is rubber covered so it does not get hot when on the grill. I had no issues with taking the cover off to turn our meat or retrieve it when it was done. There are two air vents right under the handle, and you close those by turning the handle. There are also three rubber clips on the side. These are for transporting the unit when not in use. These clips clamp the lid to the rest of the unit and you can then pick up the entire grill by the convenient handle on top and take the grill with you wherever you go. You don't want to do this unless it is cool of course.

If you are looking for a small charcoal grill due to lack of space, or need a smaller spare for taking with you, the Bodum Frykat 13.4 Inch Portable Charcoal Grill is a good little unit that does the trick. It is a bit more expensive than some of the models you can find, but it is nicer in a couple ways than some of the cheaper ones I've seen too. I like cooking with it, my little girl likes the color, and I'm sure it will be a nice, handy, little grill for many lunches, dinners, and picnics.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Bodum Fyrkat 13.4" Grill is a great little grill for backyard/camping grilling. It has a rubber-coated handle as well as rubber coated grill cover clamps which can come in handy when around hot steel. In addition to Orange, the Fyrkat also comes in three other colors for those people who are tired of the basic black. The lid handle also turns to actuate the air vents in the lid which is a nice feature. The charcoal platform/ash collector is removable to allow for separate cleaning. This should theoretically allow for the interior to stay extremely clean, since the charcoal bits will fall into a separate compartment, and not the bottom of the grill as with a Weber model, but so far I haven't been able to figure out how to remove this piece w/o some of the burned charcoal rolling off into the bottom of the grill. Guess I need more practice.

Big drawback and why I've lowered it to 3 Stars is that the grill is very expensive. List price is $80 which is REALLY high considering comparable portable grills. Although Amazon has lowered this to $49.99, it is still more expensive than the much cheaper Weber 10020 Smokey Joe Silver Charcoal Grill (lists at $34.70, Amazon sells at $29.70) or Weber's upgrade model the 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill (lists at $39.70, Amazon sells at $34.70). Considering I see little difference in actual operation and function between the Bodum and Weber grills (especially between the Fyrkat and the Smokey Joe Silver both of which I now own), I'm wondering what you are paying for in the additional $15. The rubber-coated devices, although a really nice touch, and a little higher quality construction can't be worth 33% more can it?

Good grill, but unless the color variations and rubber-coated handles really do it for you, seems like a little pricey for a backyard/camping/tailgate grill unless you are using it to cook your Salmon and Bris...

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(9 July, 2012): Word to the wise DO NOT LOSE ANY PART OFF THIS GRILL!!! I recently left the grill top at a park after a cookout and after looking around Bodum's website and after several calls to their customer service line, I learned that they DO NOT sell replacement grill tops (or for that matter, any kind of spare parts). One guy took my name and number and said that he'd call me back if they took a grill on return (still hearing crickets chirping...). So now I am left with a charcoal grill that I already thought was somewhat pricey but now it has no cooktop. Of course, Bodum's kettle is a non-standard diameter so no other brand makes a grating that perfectly fits into the space (not even Webber and their many different sized options) so I'm left with either improvising a cooktop that doesn't fit or retrofitting the interior of the kettle to make the replacement grate that I bought fit. I chose the former and went with a larger grill that we can lay over the kettle and we've only used it once since. A crying shame...

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Well, we're more than halfway through summer, and I've just finally gotten it together to do a post about portable charcoal grills. Some of you may know I write a popular meat blog called The Meatist (), and in my meaty adventures have had occasion to cook out of doors more than a little.

While for the last few years I've been laming out and relying on the ease-of-use that comes with a gas grill, I recently received a Bodum Fyrkat Portable Charcoal Grill for review, and I was psyched to get back to charcoal.

The Fyrkat is a fairly basic grill at first glance; it's got a wire grate for cooking, it's a kettle-style, and it's got two ventilation holes at the top of the dome, controlled by twisting the handle back and forth. What sets it apart from many others, and certainly from a hibachi, is the three latches that hold the top in place. This allows you to fill it with charcoal, slap the top on, and toss it in your trunk to go to a cookout. No fuss, no muss, and it's easy to carry the whole thing by the handle.

In the performance department, it does great. Plenty of ventilation from the bottom (underneath the separate charcoal tray that catches the vast majority of ash) gives you the flexibility to run it hot or hotter by moderating the top vents.

As for grill size, I was able to cook up five giganzo burgers on the 13.4 inch grate with no problem at all, so a basic cookout for a family of 5 or 6 would be easy peasy.

If easy transport isn't a priority though, you can save a few bucks and rock the Weber Smokey Joe Silver Charcoal Grill which is about $20 cheaper. While it doesn't come with the latches, and colors aren't quite as interesting (it comes in black, as opposed to the orange, blue, green, yellow, white, adn black of the Bodum), it's 14.5-inch grill gives a bit more space too cook on, and it's a Weber, so you know it will last.

On the downside, the Weber holds its charcoal on a straight grate, which means ash is apt to fall through the bottom vent holes and land wherever you've parked the thing. On the Fyrkat, there's a solid pan under the grate, but above the ventilation holes, so that isn't nearly as much of an issue, either when cooking or during post-cookout transport.

But regardless, either of these beat a hibachi hands down in my opinion. They're compact, the work great, and the capitalize on a covered, smokey cooking environment. If you're in the market for a small cookout grill that you can transport easily, or are just tired of looking at your hibachi, give the Fyrkat a good look.

Oh, and if you're looking for tips on grilling and cooking meat or recipes for meats and barbecue sauces, stop by The Meatist I've got a ton of 'em.

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