Broil King 987734 Sovereign 70 Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Rear Review

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Purchased this grill after doing a lot of research and reading reviews online. I found many positive reviews of the Broil King line of grills, but none on this specific model. I don't normally bother writing reviews, positive or negative on the products I buy, but I felt compelled to in this case. First I would have to say the quality of the grill is very good. It's better than the basic Webbers you find in the big box stores and maybe juts under the higher end Webber Genesis that cost $800 and up. After seeing grills that I have purchased in the past for $300-$450, fall apart after a few years, I was debating buying the cheapest grill I could find and plan on replacing it every other year or buy a higher quality grill that will last 5 to 10 years. Time will tell if I made the right choice as far as longevity is concerned. But having used the grill for the past three weeks, here is what I think so far:

The grill is built to perform, heats fast, up to 600F in about 10 minutes and temp control is great

The stainless steel grates are very heavy duty solid stainless steel

The back burner works great with the rotisserie cooked two chickens at the same time, they came out perfect!

You do have to take the warming rack off to use the rotisserie, would be nice if you did not have to, but not a big deal

The warming rack is very large

The stainless steel shelf's are very large and fold down very easily

The base is made of plastic, some may think that a bad thing, but I like that design as that is the first place other grills have rusted.. Again, time will tell..

The doors have plastic top and bottom caps with stainless steel fronts and powder coated backs.. Not sure I like the plastic caps for durability, but they look good.

The sides and back are also powder coated steel, kind of thin, this would seem to be a bit of a weak point, we will see how they hold up. They are black, so if they rust, at least they can be painted..

So now for a word of caution: I was a bit concerned about buying something as heavy as a grill and having it shipped UPS. The concern was well founded, the box was pretty beat up and there was damage to one of the stainless steel shelf's, the pins on the top of the doors were both broke and the handle had a scratch.

The good news is that the Broil King and Amazon both stepped up and made it right. Amazon offered to take the grill back, they would have sent a new one, but they were on back order. Since I did not want to send it back, they offered to apply a partial refund to my credit card. Broil King sent me new parts, no hassle, I told them what I needed and they sent it no charge.

I'm very satisfied with the customer service and the grill is great!

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I am 57 years old and have gone through more gas grills than I can remember. Needing another I began to research grills in the $1000.00 range because I figured that, in the past, I was just getting what I paid for. I came upon the Broil King and read nothing but good things about them. The Sovereign 70 had the features I valued so I then searched for the best price. I found that Amazon offered it lower by far than anywhere else. I ordered and it shipped in good time. It was damaged in a couple of places but a call to Amazon and replacement parts were on the way. Fortunately, the damage did not prevent it's assembly. Assembly was fairly easy. An hour or so. All essential components are of high quality especially the stainless cooking grids. Massive! Ditto with the stainless steel burners, huge. I have used it several tines and will say unequivocally it's the hottest grill I ever used. Steaks are charred perfectly. I love it! I was a bit miffed with the damage but all was forgiven after cooking with this grill. I'm only sorry I waited so long to buy a decent grill. By the way Broil King customer service was top notch as well.

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This is everything you could want from a BBQ in this price range. It is solidly built, all parts are hi quality and, maybe most importantly, the grilling grids are solid stainless steel. My only criticism is the assembly. Be aware ... this is a serious DIY package. It wouldn't be so bad if the assembly manual were more helpful. The entire (yes, entire) manual is done in pictures ... no words of explanation. That said, the pictures are done well and I was able to assemble the unit with only a few minor missteps; but some words of explanation would have been helpful.

Shipping from Amazon was faster than expected and delivery of this very heavy carton to my garage was without question although the garage is located quite some distance from the road.

Bottom line is that I would recommend this to anyone with some home handyman/woman skill. It is a great unit.

Broil King 987734 Sovereign 70 Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Rear Rotisserie Burner and Kit

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I have owned my fair share of grills, cheap Char Broils, a Weber Genesis, a Vermont Castings, a Holland, a Ducane (before Weber bought them!), you name it. I wanted a new grill for this season (probably didn't need it, but whatever), and was torn between a Napoleon and a Broilmaster. Both around a grand or so, and I figured I'd keep this one for a while. I was about to order the Napoleon here from Amazon, and then I ran across this Broil King. Same features, not quite as pretty, but better heat, surface area, etc., for a few hundred bucks less. Researched Broil King for a bit, and found great reviews main thing was they get hot fast, which I like for my steaks. Came back to Amazon, and they had this thing on special for 400 bucks. Had to pull the trigger. Not disappointed fired it up, and hot is an understatement. This thing gets HOT!! Pegged the thermometer at over 700 deg in 10 mins. Seared the heck out of some steaks never looking back. Buy it!

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After quite a bit of research, I decided on this grill. It is an great value. All the cooking components (burners, firebox, knobs, lighter) are of excellent quality and function well. The cooking size is not small, but not so big to take up the entire deck. The three burners can put out a _lot_ of heat, and provide great temperature control. It heats up to over 700 degrees F in only ten minutes. The aluminum firebox is great at retaining heat. The rotisserie is strong and a great inclusion at this price point. I can't comment yet on durability as I've had it only a couple of months, but it seems a well-built unit. I expect the aluminum firebox to last a long time. It was delivered on a pallet by a trucking company with no damage. I think earlier Amazon was shipping via UPS. That is a funny as the box is really heavy. I love that the stainless side tables can both fold down. The warming tray is large and useful, but must be removed to use the rotisserie. Not a big deal as it is easy to pop in and out. This is a one great cooking grill. I'd say it has average or better flare-up performance. Bottom of base is plastic to prevent rusting, sounds funny but works well.

Pros:

1) Unbeatable value at this price for the cooking quality and durability of internals

2) Great heat output and control

3) Stainless steel cooking grates are maintenance-free, massive thickness, and retain heat very well. Easy to put grill marks on the steak

4) Great size

5) Not that it matters for cooking, but it is a good-looking grill

A few minor reservations:

1) Base panels are bit flimsy and may be prone to rust in the future. At least they'll be paintable.

2) Assembling a couple of the bolts is tough due to limited accessibility. A socket set is highly recommended over a crescent wrench. Assembly instructions are pictures only, and require some attention to follow. Fortunately , it comes with all the main burner components pre-assembled. Assembly took a couple of hours total.

3) Action of the two front doors seems odd (you need to lift up on door to open). It works as is, but feels a bit strange.

Review of Nomex Hi-temp, Flame Retardant Gasket Upgrade Kit for Big Green Egg

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After almost a year of using my BGE I realized that I have to replace the gasket on the lid rim. I bought the standard BGE gasket kit, applied it with the 3M spray, and it seemed ok. But as my skills grew I started getting into higher heat cooking for steaks and chops, and noticed that the standard gasket was quickly shredding. In fact the inward sides were literally burned off. I decided to take a chance on this product, even though it is a bit more expensive and WOW it is tons better. Made out of Nomex --that just makes sense. It installed the same way the regular gasket did but wears much better and doesn't disintegrate with high heat. I wouldn't get any other kind of gasket liner.

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I fried my factory gasket.

Bought this as a replacement. I hope I don't need to replace in a while cause the process itself was a pain in the butt, but for the most part, this seems to be holding up WAY better than my original BGE Gasket.

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This is a gazzilion times better than the original. Takes a little elbow grease to install but well worth it.

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The gasket is definitely better than the one that comes standard. Having to disassemble the lid in order to replace the gasket was a chore, but there's no way around this step. Haven't done pizza yet, so I don't know how truly "fire retardant" the gasket actually is. If you've singed off your OEM gasket, I'd go with this one as a replacement.

Buy Weber Genesis S-330 Stainless-Steel 637-Square-Inch Grill

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Great grill!!! Overall there are quite a few choices when picking a weber grill. 1st things 1st, if you are debating between another grill and a weber genesis stop. Don't spend your hard earned money on the cheap grills that lack quality but offer extra features. I fell for that too, bought a $700 Perfect flame grill from Lowes two years later it burned up, and the company wouldn't do a thing about it. Weber grills typically last 10-20 years, mind you after 5 years you may need to get some parts, but nothing last forever, not even SS burners. NOW for the details. There is the E-310, E-320 and E-330 models, all come in stainless like mine, but to be honest I wouldn't have paid the extra for it if they had a black one in stock. Now for features. If you don't need a side burner get the 310. I need the side burner for bacon in the morning, because I hate smelling bacon all day in my house. Now the E-320 and E-330, all you really get with the 330 is a sear burner(just an extra burner) Is it worth the 50 bucks? That is in the eye of the beholder. It does heat up faster and is nice for searing, besides your already spending 750 whats an extra 50(mine was 950 for the stainless, definately not worth the extra 150 especially since the enamel doesn't scratch easy go ahead and take out your keys and try it on a floor model, very impressive). Overall, I am very satisfied with the grill. Constuction is way better than any other grill I have seen for the price(I built mine myself and it went together well). Only thing I would change is the plastic washers on the cart, which I will replace tomorrow(plasi-dip some metal washers). Grill preheats in less than 5 mins at 50 deg F, that was to 550. Basically, it looks nice, cooks well, and will last a long time!!!

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Just assembled mine today and it wasn't too bad.

First off don't waste your time using the little cheap wrench they send with the unit an 11mm socket wrench makes it go much faster.

This is my 4th grill in the last 15 years. Seems like the units you pick up at the big box stores for $500 just aren't made to last. The last two grills I had I picked up at Sam's club. They sure looked impressive with their stainless steel panels and 6 burners but the problems were countless wheels that broke off, the main tub rusted out the bottom on one. Other issues with the Sam's unit were that IF parts were available the cost of the parts just made the unit not worth fixing.

So I put off buying a Weber for years always said they were too expensive and if your just looking at them sitting next to a Char broil that costs half as much a novice might not see the difference, but here's what impressed me.

1. HUGE casters, These things are 4" round and are not the cheap plastic ones you find on other grills they have like a neoprene outer part that makes them roll nicely. PLUS all 4 casters spin. (front ones lock)

2. The tub not cheap thin steel CAST ALUMINUM very nice!

3. Main frame. I was impressed by how thick the steel was much higher quality than my previous Members Mark (Sam's) units

4. Double wall construction. The top and doors all have outer and inner skin. That ensures that your top won't discolor as much with the heat.

5. The grates. What can i say the stainless steel grates are GREAT! I had a Char Broil that I bought from Lowes that looked like it had tube grates but in fact they were U shaped stainless steel pcs. that were held together in a frame. they worked ok untill I dropped one cleaning it and it fell apart into 40 pcs. It took me over an hour to get that grate back together. That will NEVER be an issue here stainless steel bars all welded together. I'm sure you could just pop them in the dishwasher to keep them clean.

6. The grease tray. If you haven't seen whats under the cooking area you should. First off the main tray is porcelain coated so grease won't stick to it. The grease drips from thee into this little tub that's easily removable from the front. And even better yet Weber throws in 2 aluminum trays that are disposable. They look like the inexpensive aluminum baking trays you get at grocery stores. What could be better if you don't want to remove and clean the metal tray just buy the cheap aluminum inserts and throw them away when they are full.

7. Hood Hinges. On 2 of my previous grills the hood would no longer stay upright the cheap metal that was supposed to stop the lid from falling backwards just bent. That will not be a problem here, cast aluminum hinge assemblies very thick, very nice.

8. The nuts and bolts. I was also impressed by the hardware it was color coded (grey or black) and Weber uses plastic washers in between metal parts. This shows an attention to detail that other manufacturers just are not willing to spend money on.

Now the things I don't like.

1. Chrome trim. In my experience Chrome trim + Chicago weather just don't do well together long term. There is chrome trim on the top sides of the lid, the doors have chrome trim around them as well and of course the handles are chrome.

2. Fit & finish the chrome trim around the front doors has VERY sharp edges. (This is an excellent spot for rust to start in as well) Some of the exposed edges of the cast tub have some sharp edges to them.

3. Assembly. Wasn't terrible but I think they should have shipped it in a larger box and had the whole center (stand, tub and lid) pee-assembled. Some of the screws seems a bit out of alignment but nothing an extra helper couldn't help force into place.

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase I paid $829 for mine from rainbow appliance with free shipping I think it was a great deal.

I do have some thoughts about the one or two people who did not rate this very well. First off this was the first owners manual I read. And to tell you the truth I was shocked at some of the things they tell you to do. For instance preheat the grill for 15 minutes. Personally I don't think i ever gave my grill more than 5 minutes before slapping down a chunk of beef. I don't think the "average" grill owner knows how to properly grill. Heck I've had 4 grills and I now know that I personally was "clueless" to the art of grilling.

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I took 2 stars off because weber tech support pot me through 2 months of hell with this.

At 4 months old the grill started giving me trouble getting it started. I called their 800 number and they told me to turn the gas on wait 2 minutes and then start it. And that worked a few times but every week it got harder and harder to start and every week they would have me do something else.

Then they started with the "your turning the gas on too fast" and some other BS like I don't know how to start a grill (after all its only my 4th propane grill)

well after 2 months and about 6 calls they finally decided to send me a new regulator and that fixed the problem. My complaint is why didn't they offer the regulator after the second or third call. 2 months of hell spending 5-10 minutes each time I wanted to start this.

If I had known that a regulator would have fixed the problem I would have PAID for one. and for their customer service to tell you that you are turning the gas on too fast is just ridiculous.

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After several years my old cheap Charbroil grill was on its last legs. I love to grill and I live in New England and I am the guy who shovels a path to his grill after a snowstorm. A few years ago I bought a Weber Smokey Mountain was very impressed at the quality. Thick gauge steel, very well designed, and easy to use. So when I decided to get a new grill I knew it would be a Weber and I wanted something that would last me 10 years plus. I would rather spend more money now than to rebuy something new a few years later. This lead me to the Genesis S330. I wanted stainless because more to avoid rot than for the aesthetics (it is a good looking grill) and I needed one with a side burner. I have a glass-top electric stove in my kitchen and the side burner will let me use my cast iron pans for certain recipes. Plus I can cook beans at cookouts, corn on the cob, lobster, etc. without going back and forth to the kitchen.

It was extremely well packaged, read the instructions when you unpack it because it also tells you where each part is in the box so it is easier to put together. Its also heavy, in the range of 180 pounds, and I was alone when it arrived. So I skipped that step and took the pieces out into the backyard bit by bit. It took me longer to put together but my back was much happier. Assembly took about 3 hours with me taking my time to make sure I put it together right. A few parts are easy to install backwards so retrace your steps if something isn't fitting right.

Cooking on the grill is nothing short of amazing. It heats up fast and the sear station is excellent. I cooked filet mignon to the perfect medium rare by turning on all burners and using the sear station to high. Put the steak over the sear station and cook for1 1/2 minutes, rotate 90 degrees (for diamond grill marks), cook for 1 1/2 minutes, flip and sear for an additional 3 minutes. Next turn off the sear station and middle burner, move the steak to the center of the grill and cook for an additional 3 minutes (indirect heat.) Rest for 5 minutes. It had an awesome crust, great texture, nice and juicy. Better than what I can get at most restaurants.

If you are thinking about spending the money on a good grill I would go with the Genesis 330. If money is an issue check out Weber's Spirit line. Either way you really can't go wrong with a Weber product.

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As a mechanical engineer, I can testify for the quality of this item. The packaging was perfect. Assembly instructions were idiot proof. The meat tasted incredibly good. I will never go back to charcoal grilling again.. Much easier to cook and prepare the fire.. and it tastes great. (Unless you are a charcoal pro, to cook with this one is much safer... you have a steady heat... no worries about the fire being too hot or too cold..) It is darn pricey and I am sure everybody is making good money out of it. (factory and Amazon :) ) but I rather pay more and use a decade, than having to change every two three years.. WEBER is a great quality brand..

If you are hesitating between 310, 320 and 330.. The side burner is something nice but not a must have.. But the searing station is a must if you want to make good steaks. It also helps to heat the grill faster.. Mine hit 500 F in 5 minutes... Regarding the color options... The best looking one was the stainless steel one for my taste.... and not only the outer finishing but some other interior parts were also better quality than the others...

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If you're buying a grill and can fit $1k into your budget, look no further. Received the S-330 just over a week ago and can find nothing to say other than it's the best I've seen in this size grill, bar none. Everything every fitting, every part is first class.

Assembly is straight forward, though a bit time consuming, but I enjoy "putting things together", as my wife says. It is heavy, but one average male can complete the assembly process. I did, no problem. The delivery company, ABF in my case, couldn't get their truck into our gated community, so I met him outside the gate. He and I loaded it onto my pickup. It weighs almost 200 pounds, but the box is huge and allowed me to slide it off the tailgate, stand it on its end, then I just laid it down flat and slid it into the garage where I assembled the grill. No big deal. Once on the casters, I was home free.

The sear burner does steaks the way steak should be. Wouldn't be without it. And the side burner is really handy, often negating in house cooking altogether. I like that. We have a covered patio which will keep it completely out of Florida's weather; I can see this thing lasting forever with a few internal parts replaced a few years down the road. It's built like a tank.

Purchase the Weber 7519 Gas Grill Rotisserie it's a must have. Be careful. Amazon is a bit ambiguous describing Weber rotisseries. The 7519 is the only one which will work with the Genesis 300 series. Learned that the hard way.

Buy it, you'll love it.

GrillPro 92375 Porcelain Coated Heat Plate Reviews

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Anyone who grills a lot knows that heat plates don't last forever. I grill a lot. The first heat plate that came with my Fiesta grill lasted all of a couple months. It was made of some kind of galvanized material that just seemed to disintegrate and rust almost as soon as I started using it. I was able to find this plate at a local hardware store and it was great it lasted probably close to 2 years which with as much as I grill is a pretty nice time frame considering I also live in a state with 4 seasons and that gets used on cold winter days and hot and humid summer days.

It's very easy to install with bolts that come with it. With my particular grill there's no way to 'permanently' install it, (the grill itself does not have the holes built into it) but it is built in a way that it sits on the raised edges the way it's meant to do, and it's snug enough that while I am always moving my grill in and out of the garage it stays put. It's also wider than the original heat plate that came with it, and has more vents, so I get a much nicer even grill and I'm not shuffling food around all over because one side is hotter than the other.

Eventually it will succumb to the the heat and weather, and starts to fall apart, but for the price and how nicely it works, I really can't complain. My only complaint is that my local hardware stores don't carry it anymore which is no fault of the manufacturer.

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Used this to replace the ceramic briquette's and grate. Attached the 4 long screw legs. Drilled 4 holes in the in the base to match the leg location. Used the extra nuts on the legs to set the height. Placed the legs in the holes. The unit heat plate can be lifted out for cleaning. I thought this might reduce the flare ups you get with the briquette's. It didn't. Other than that it works OK. Have not cleaned it yet.

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This is my second time buying this upgrade/replacement heat plate. That's meant to be a compliment, it's solid and it lasts long enough, a few years. I like to replace parts as needed instead of the whole grill. (No matter how much you spend on a new grill, and even if you keep it covered, outdoor moisture plus the heat of the flame will erode steel parts over time.) This has an extension piece so you can expand the length to fit your grill, but it's a good size to begin with. Solid and heavy metal. I recommend it.

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Silly me, I thought that since I had a Grill Pro that this universal "Grill Pro " replacement plates would fit. No. I ordered 2 sets of these just to find out that they are HUGE!!! And they have an expansion piece.... Geeze I would love to see what size grill this fits! I have a 3 Burner and they are just way to big. So if you have a normal size grill (3 burner) this product will not fit. However the quality seems to be very good their just useless to me.

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The heat plate did not fit my grill, even though I measured the grill and double checked prior to ordering. Unfortunately, it cost almost as much to ship back to amazon as the grid cost. Not happy with this at all.

Review of MLB Boston Red Sox 8 Piece BBQ Set

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The set is really nice, sturdy metal utencils. My only issue is that the four skewers that come with it aren't really ang use as they have plastic on the top and bottom of the handles. We got really excited to make shiskabobs and within minutes the plastic was melted and useless. I dont know WHY they would have plastic for a grill skewer! We had to throw them out! So, all the other pieces are nice but it is really a 4 piece grill set for the same money. Oh, and being that this is the first time we've owned a grill, I reccommend getting a silicone basting brush instead of the one that comes with it... a pain to clean oil out of, and some of the bristles melted... so let me rephrase that.. its more like a 3 1/2 piece set.

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quality product the only thing i would change is the plastic on the end of the skewers must be very careful

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This is a fantastic set for a Red Sox lover! The case is great, the utensils are gorgeous and strong...can't go wrong!

Cheap Grill-O-Sheet BBQ Grill Topper

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This product is very useful for fragile items such as fish or vegetables. You can bend it to whatever size and shape you like and can reuse it if you like. It takes up very little space and can be used for cookouts at the park or beach without having to tote large items for the grill. AND it is fairly inexpensive. I LOVE IT!

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Product worked well for intended use, except didn't hold up under medium high grill temps. Only had on grill for 10 12 minutes and sheet burned and warped. Only good for one use. I haven't used but once. may work better at low temps, but I don't usually grill this way.

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I bought the two pack at Lowe's thinking this would be great for the gas grill at home. Well, It only lasted for a few seconds before the flames of the grill melted it away. It was very easy to trim and install but they are useless. I did have great success with the expandable 19" grill cover.

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I bought several pages o the Grill-0-Sheets which say "reusable" on the front. Twice when we tried them on top of the outdoor grill grid, they completely burned up while the food (just burgers) was cooking! Totally a waste... Never would recommend. I still have two packages that I'm throwing away.

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I bought Gril-O-Sheets to grill summer squash and zucchini on my grill. The Gril-O-Sheets melted, caused 3 foot high flames, and the smell of it burning was really toxic. I was glad I had already cooked my steaks and hot dogs before I put the sheet on the grill or the steaks and dogs would have been ruined. I don't know if I can salvage my grill; the gril-o-sheet melted down into my grill and has caused a big mess. My husband will have to spend a couple of hours cleaning and hopefully nothing was damaged beyond repair. The packaging says it is Proudly Made in the USA. I hope this isn't an example of the type of workmanship we are now producing in our country. I only gave this one star because Amazon makes you give it a "star" rating. If I could have given it no stars, I would have.

Landmann USA 3405GLA Two Drawer - Heat Saving "Smoky Moutain" Gas Review

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I bought the Landmann 3405GLA gas smoker, it came very fast and was in good condition except for 2 very minor scratches that I did not even mention to the seller. It lets alot of smoke out around the doors so I bought a felt gasket for the big green egg and used it to seal around the door, which worked great. I had to bend 1 of the vent tabs up so I could close it more. Also, the original gas control knob/regulator worked terribly. It was either open full or at minimum, nothing in between. The thermometer was off by 30 degrees(all of the stock thermometers seem to be inaccurate). I sent an email to Landmann, their customer service people were very nice, polite and helpful. After trying a few things they sent me a new thermometer and control knob/regulator. The new one is a different model so I'm wondering if they've had problems and changed vendors. It seems to work better but have not tried to smoke anything with the new regulator yet. I may also try the trick of using a turkey frier control to automatically control the temperature. Also, I put lava rocks in the bottom and a slab of slate in back of the smoker to add some thermal mass for even cooking.

Advice to other buyers would be to go for the single door model, the drawers are not an advantage and let more smoke leak out. I'd give the manufacturer a 4 star rating for the way they treated me, but until I can see if the new parts make it easier to control the tempurature I gave only 3 stars. Will update after trying out the new parts.

Update: The new regulator/control knob works smoothly and has improved the tempature control. I increased the rating to 4 stars, but this is based on the price of $180. The unit does not compare to a $600-800 digital control models but for $180 I would give it 4 stars within this price point.

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We love our smoker. We purchased this some time ago and it is still smoking hot! I definitely recommend this

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I am pleased with this smoker for the price. It's easy to use and cooks meat well. The only criticism I have is the small wood pan. It needs to be refilled often and whenever it's filled the temp climbs way up of course so maintaining a constant temp is difficult.

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Works pretty well for the price. just have to be careful that you keep water in your pan or you will end up burning the meat!

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This smoker is great! We've had the best luck with Chicken, so far. Still learning howto use it, but I'm looking forward to smoking some Turkey soon!

Best Sportula, Large Grilling Gift Spatula Deals

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This is a unique gift for the 'grandpa' who grills. It's definitely sized for outdoor grilling use, and not a spatula for indoor fry pan use, as it's just too big for that. The bottle opener at the top is a surprise extra! I'd love to see 'companion' sportulas' made in a smaller size for indoor cooking use, so grandpa can imprint the breakfast pancakes when the grandkids visit :-).

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My dad loved getting this for fathers' day. He loved it and he uses it. Gifts that can be used are awesome and it was a little expensive but worth it.

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My dad loves the spatula. Perfect for the bar b q. . Long handle, strong and I love how it makes it extra special with dad on it.

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Awesome product! My dad will love it! It's very well made! A very sturdy product. I just hope that it's as sturdy after he uses it this summer. But it definately seems like it will be! Will be ordering again for my FIL.

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Exactly what I wanted, and it arrived really fast. My dad loved it and says he can't wait to start grilling this summer.

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Europeans (my wife is Russian) only use these permanent type skewers. With a good recipe, this will become a regular tool in your kitchen-indoors or out. We don't bother with the wooden throw away ones or any other material other than stainless since these are permanent and easily washable. Must have for barbacue cooks.

The design is an old standard and I recommend that you buy it in a brick and mortar store if you find it. I had a party coming up in a pinch and couldn't remember which store had these so I bought it on Amazon. Problem is that Amazon doesn't carry these in their warehouse so the secondary retailers always charge a shipping charge which is half the price of the skewer set itself. The rip-off is always the shipping charge from these secondary resellers on Amazon if you're buying inexpensive items, so beware.

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Napoleon 57011 Non-Stick Fish Basket with Removable Handle Review

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This fish basket has enough room to prepare fish for about 4 people, so it's a nice size. I didn't have problems with anything sticking to the basket, so I give it a 4 star rating. I wonder how long the non-stick coating is going to last though, because I see a spot on the handle that is going to flake off. The removable handle is a great idea, but when the fish basket is hot from being in the grill, it's slightly awkward to attach the handle again to remove the basket from the grill. I ended up just using my grill mitt instead.

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having the handle detach is a very good thing, since it enables "roasting" the fish on a grill with a closed cover. i wish there were a smaller version

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fish grill basket works great. I still recommend spraying it with grill cooking spray before cooking. used it several times so far

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The basket works well and cleans up easily. It is too small for very large salmon, but handles others easily. The handle is problematic so I just grab it with grill gloves to flip it.

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It was hard picking a good fish basket. Based on the other reviews, this had the least negative ones. Below is a list of my pro and cons:

Pros:

Great for 1-2 people eating fish.

Light weight

Cons:

Not non-stick (but I don't think any of them truly are)

The removable handle sucks. No instructions on how to use it, and once you figure it out, it's difficult to use especially when the basket is over hot coals, haha.

Bad for 3 or more people eating fish

The grease stays on and is almost impossible to remove

Knowing what I know now, I would have bought a different one just to see if it was any better.

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Just as described. The light doesn't work, but that's no biggy. It comes charged, and it zaps them quick. I banged the racket once or twice in my swinging it around (the bulb wasn't working before then), but it is of strong enough construction that it just keeps on zapping. I highly recommend it!

Update: Okay-it pays to read. The light was always working...when I turned it on! I've used the Zap everyday since it arrived, and I've overswung and smacked a few things besides the flies--it just keeps on zapping. If you need to take out your frustrations on flying insects, get a Zap Racket--it's cheaper than therapy!

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After trying other bug zappers, I have to say that this one is by far the best. I bought a few others that just didn't work as well because they wouldn't hold a charge or they were just too fragile and made of crappy plastic. They shattered and broke easily if you accidentally whacked a chair or something at the end of your swing. This one is also plastic, but much more durable. Also this one only requires the press of one button while some of the others require you to press two. I plan on purchasing a few more rackets for the upcoming season so that my friends can zap some bugs too. It seems everyone fights over this thing when they come over! It's definitely fun to use!

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This is only the second electric swatter I have used, but my friend has a 9 dollar swatter that works just as good. I like being able to charge this swatter, but my friend's swatter last a long time on batteries and trust me, we have gone to war with gnats and mosquitoes. My zap racket also zaps as if you are swatting a fly without coming in contact with anything. All negatives aside, I did kill a wasp using this swatter. It took one hit to stun him and than a good stomp from my shoe.

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This racket is great! Came charged within a day of my order! One of my kids found one a few years back and it was a piece of junk ...this unit is well made and the rechargeable battery is high quality! The light will bring the bugs right in for the KILL! The kids love it and I would recommend this product to anyone! Thanks again!

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This thing is the real deal!

Bought the Zap Racket after two failed attemps with the cheaper competitors.

Comes with plenty off "juice" to take on the bugs in East Tennessee!

I used this last week @ a cook out and not only did we eliminate the bug problem, we kept the kids entertained!

The things I like best are that it's light weight, rechargable, and tough construction.

Keep up the good work.

Cabela's needs to carry this and not that cheap thing they are selling now!!

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Good quality for the price, but is not an exact fit. It does cover the entire grill, but very tight at the top. Don't know if it is just this cover or if they all might be this way. I'm ok with it but not 100% satisfied.

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The quality is very good but it's a job to get it on and off. It could have been an inch or two larger to facilitate the on/off process.

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This product had a great description so I could confirm it was the right piece we needed. It arrived quickly and fit the grill perfectly.

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screws and bolts didnt come with the assembly and i think that should have been noted on the items information

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Did not contain the 4 screws to assemble the item and the ones off the old burner were so rusted I couldnt use them.

I guess it's a trip to the hardware store in the hope of finding some that will work.

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My husband installed this burner in no time. He keeps telling everyone how easy it was to replace. The burner is working perfectly. The order process was easy and shipping time was quick also. If the occasion comes up again where a part to the barbeque needs to be replaced I would not hesitate to use Music City Metals again.

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I ordered this in the winter and it was on back order. A couple days after I received an email saying it shipped. It arrived a few days later. It was easy to assemble only 4 screws. No tools required to install into my old grill. Fired it up and it works great.