Vermont Casting VCS401SSP Four burner BBQ Grill in Stainless Steel Reviews

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I purchased this grill in 2007 and all was well for the first year or two. After that the grill deteriorated much quicker than expected for a grill in this price range. Within 4 years the firebox rusted through where the burners attach. I found the stainless steel surfaces difficult to keep clean to prevent rust spots after only a few years. The drip pan rusted through after three years. I was meticulous about keeping the grill covered when not in use, although it stayed outside at all times.

I was told by the retailer that to clean the grill I should heat the grill to high heat similar to a self cleaning oven, then to brush down the resulting ash inside the firebox and empty it out. I did this every other week or so, depending on how much I'd used the grill the prior week. This was not sufficient to keep the grill clean enough to prevent rust-through of the firebox. We're not talking a light coat of surface rust. This was full on, crumbling metal, rotted through and falling apart in chunks rust. Pretty much the entire interior cooking area had a heavy coat of rust where it hadn't completely rusted through.

Also, the burners rusted over after a couple of years, requiring regular scrubbing with a wire brush and clearing out of the flame jet holes to keep gas flowing through the burners. And the porcelain enamel finish on the grates deteriorated significantly over time and in spite a coat of oil applied everytime prior to placing foods on the heated grates, food sticking on the grates was a problem the entire time I owned it.

Oh, and the electric starter stopped working within two years.

In spite of all the rust and the ugly appearance after just a few years, the grill continued to heat well and evenly. I never had a complaint about how it cooked. But the rust got so bad, I was afraid propane might start leaking and create a hazard.

Wondering if its close proximity to our swimming pool contributed to this grill's premature demise. Pool, or no pool, based on many reviews I've read of Weber gas grills going strong after 15 years or more, I can't recommend this grill if your expectation is to have it look and operate well after more than five years. For the price, I expected longer life.

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Best Marsh Allen 116HH Deluxe 18-Inch Tabletop Charcoal Grill Deals

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It's okay for what I needed. Just right for catching the falling ashes in the bottom of my Ugly Drum Smoker.

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I knew it was a cheap grill when I bought it (obviously).

Pros: It's a charcoal grill and can cook things.

Cons: Rusted completely through the bottom in less than a year. Spend the extra $15 and get a Weber, because you'll need to buy one anyway in about 9 months. Would work OK if you are planning to store this inside most of the time and only use it on certain occasions (like tailgates), otherwise the weather will kill it before long.

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We received the grill on time but without one leg. Had to return it and never bought the same thing again.

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I purchased this cover for my large BGE where I made a custom table. Material is better than the standard weber cover I have for my gas grill. It's thicker & seems to be more like sunbrella material than a grill cover. Waterproof & breaths good as my egg was wet when I covered (due to more rain coming)....dried out fine.

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Sturdy cover for cheap. Even though it doesn't fit my Big Green Egg table exactly, it is so much better than the $100 plastic cover that came with the grill. Highly recommended.

Review of Masterbuilt Smokehouse 3 Rack Electric Smoker with Cover

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I love it!!! I got mine from QVC, and for about three months it stays in the box....THEN the the 4th hit and said why not try it out (a girl from Texas, so i love bbq)It was great, my brisket was so tender and the steaks are to die!!! My mother and father want one now, the flavor the tenderness of the meat YUMMMMYYYYYY!!! A MUST HAVE !!!!!

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I bought mine from Home Depot, a 3 rack Masterbuilt pro. Paid $179. No complex electronics, just a plug and temperature dial to adjust. Easy to use, good smoke production. Easy cleanup. Works great. Have owned a year now and smoke trout, salmon, pork butt and ribs quite often. Sausage is really good when smoke do. The best wood chips are Smokehouse chips from Luhr Jensen. Small chips that smoke quickly, where larger ones take longer to get going.

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Just what was needed for my Charmglow grill after 2 years with the 1st set of replacement burners.

Excellent value.

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They don't fit the modern of my grill that they state they do. The drill hole is on complete opposite side.

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these pipe burners worked perfectly for the replacements that we ordered them and were much cheaper here than anywhere else

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I ordered these on a monday evening a recieved them friday free shipping. These burners are far superior then the last junk ones. Only problem i had was getting the old screws out and had to go to a local hardware store to get stainless steel screws. A++

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These are good quality burners that you can find elsewhere for a lot more. The price was great and they were shipped out right away and the fit was perfect.

The next time I need new ones, I will definitely get them here again.

Reviews of Porcelain Coated Stainless Steel Wire Cooking Grid for Charbroil

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I didn't think I was going to be able to match the grills but this product worked like a charm

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My wife does the grilling. I do the eating and often the messy cleanup. These round wire grids were so much easier to clean. Definitely better than the cast OEM grids. We should have replace them three years ago... just for the easier cleanup.

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Overall these grates work reasonably well. The spacing between the bars could be smaller, I've had a few pieces of fish want to slip through. Also, the fit to the grill is not very tight. When I brush the grates they move out of place a bit. The porcelain coating does seem to be holding up well. I'd rate them a 3 out of 5.

I did notice that while the online ad clearly calls these stainless steel, the packaging did not. Actually, the packaging is generic and states they could be made from "chrome steel wire", :steel wire" or "cast iron".

Overall, a cheap choice for replacement grates that seem to do a reasonable job.

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This is the best value out there for your Charbroil professional series grill.

A lot less money than from Charbroil

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So I was debating between getting these or the OEM ones direct from Charbroil (which are 3 times the price) and I decided to give these a try. They fit the grill perfectly and even if I get a few years out of them and have to buy them again, it will still wind up being cheaper than buying the originals. I find that if I keep them Olive Oiled up before and after grilling, they tend to never need a major cleaning.

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I've used the Western Red Cedar Planks with fish twice so far; flavor is great. Much better quality than I have found in local stores.

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These were nicely packaged and delivered promptly.

Discount Weber Genesis EP-310 Grill - Black - 6511301 - Propane

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The grill was purchased as a gift from our registry and arrived within a week or two. The delivery company was courteous and easy to work with. It was well packaged and undamaged. The grill took one person an hour or two to assemble, but directions were clear and all holes were well placed. It works great. We are thrilled with it.

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When I first received this grill, I was shocked at the number of pieces required to put it together. But the instructions were clear and all of the pieces were there. I have used the grill about 5 times now to cook a variety of foods. It is very easy to control the temperature with three burners and our meals have been very good. I really like the way the grease draining system is designed on this grill. Much of the grease is vaporized (for flavor) before it reaches the bottom drain pan. The middle drain pan is easily removable for cleaning and the bottom drain pan is disposable (it can be cleaned also). The grill is well built and solid. It is very heavy but has casters that roll well and are lockable. I believe this is a good grill for the money.

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Weber grills are excellent. I have owned and older model for over 15 years now and decided to upgrade to a newer model. Exellent choice.

Rosle Dual Functioning Mini Grill and Oven Thermometer, Set of 4 Reviews

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I grill a lot and in general I am a gadget guy. I have a couple of the wireless temperature probe sensor thermometers, and I have a fork type thermometer. I seen these and thought this would be something that would be easy to use. I have only used them 3 times. I like my steak medium rare. When I took my steak off when the thermometer showed medium rare and after the steak sit for a few minutes, it was medium/medium well. The next time I grilled I used the thermometers in conjunction with my fork thermometer. When my fork thermometer was at the desired temp the Rosle thermometer dial had hardly move. I was grilling 4 steak also and each thermometer dial was slightly different. I do not regret buying them, maybe they will work out eventually. If they break, would I replace them, no. A plus and the main reason I bought them, they can be left on the grill during cooking (I only insert on the last flip of the steak).

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Review of Music City Metals 97331 Porcelain Steel Heat Plate Replacement

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Great product, replaces the original, except with the bonus of being porcelain covered for added durability. Super fast shipping from this vendor. I had the product in 3 days.

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Fits perfectly in grill with no mods. Was brand new as seen in photo.

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This was the hardest thing to find until I looked under Amazon. Fits perfect and works just like the original one.

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Needed this part for my grill, the old one rusted out after about 5 years or so. This was the best price I could find, and free shipping with Prime, can't beat that! Arrived quickly and its as described, so I can't ask for anything more!

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This replacement for our grill was here quickly and fit perfect. Yay now we can grill again. Instead of replacing your grill replace your parts. Look for serial no. on your grill and start looking. Didn't realize there were options right here at Amazon.

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Will buy more for family and friends as gifts. Made well and durable. ****************

Fantastic everyone should buy them really great

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Horrible grill cover. I've only had it a couple months and the lettering is peeling off and it keeps blowing off even though I have it tied pretty tight in the back. Don't bother wasting any money on this

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I have had it for one month. The decal is peeling and moisture seeps through. The drawstring does not pull tight so in the slightest of winds, it blows off. You get what you pay for.

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Very durable and a nice price. Lookes better in person than on the web sites. Thank You very much. I have recommended thin to several friends

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The cover looks good and the quality seems good. Only downside we've found is that it doesn't tighten very good around the grill. It will only pull so tight and we have to tuck the cover under the grill wheels to secure it during high winds.

97311 BBQ Gas Grill Heat Plate Porcelain Steel Heat Shield Reviews

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The dimensions of the product I received (14.5" x 7.5") did not match the description (16.75" x 3.9") and did not fit my Brinkmann grill at all. There was no problem returning it and getting a refund, but still annoying.

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The heat shields I received were different than the picture shown AND do NOT fit the Charmglow model #'s listed. This product is sold by "bbqfactory" and only fulfilled by Amazon. I've used Amazon regularly over the past few years and have always been happy with their service. However, I will continue to shop through Amazon, but never with bbqfactory products!

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Great price, thank you Amazon for the quick turn around. Very satisfied with the product. I just hope these heating plates will last long...

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These heat shield plates were made of far better material than the orginal plates that came with the grill. The price was better than I found at Home Depot and it was shipped promply.

Buy Music City Metals 63262 Matte Cast Iron Cooking Grid Replacement

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The description claims that it fits the Monarch 40, but in reality it doesn't. There are small cutouts one can see on the picture, but in these replacement grates they're circular instead of square like they are on the factory grates. These circular cutouts don't fit the posts in the grill body, so these grates don't sit all the way down in the grill. I don't want my brats falling off my grill so I had to return them.

Aside from that they seem to be perfectly fine if they fit in other grill models, and they did season up nicely in my oven (but I should have done a test fit first).

Update: Changed my review from one to three stars after some modifications. Instead of returning the grill plates, I grabbed a carbide bit for my rotary tool and went to town on the cutouts on the grill. After quite a bit of grinding I was able to make them fit the Monarch 40 correctly, and now I'm grilling like a champ again.

Recommended if you don't mind a little dirty work.

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The cast iron cooking surface fit perfectly into my older Crown Broil King grill. The price was also much less than buying from the manufacturer. I've been using it about two months now with GREAT results!

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Excellent cooking surface, and very fast delivery. The reason my original grids went bad is because I had the upside down. Now that I have replaced them (correctly), flipping burgers and grilling chicken is much easier. No sticking to the surface.

I am very happy with this purchase.

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These grates are a perfect replacement for the cast iron grates on my Broil King grill... the old ones had rusted and had seen better days you can't beat the price for this high-quality item!!!

Cheap Weber 7587 Gourmet Barbeque System Genesis 300 Series Stainless

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The dimensions posted are incorrect for this product, but they do fit the Weber Genesis E 330 series perfect ! The correct measurements for each grill are 13 " by 19.5 " ~ Fits perfect ! The Weber wok is an awesome ad on too ! Love them both ! Thanks Amazon for a great price ~ super fast shipping too ! Rick Tampa Florida

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I have a Weber Genesis E310 that came with porcelain cast iron grates. I failed to season them, but always cleaned before every use, kept them dry, and oiled foods prior to grilling. They completely rusted out in less than 2 years (closer to 1.5), and my dad's Genesis E310 a couple of years old that had stainless grates were still in excellent condition. I was initially going to order the standard stainless steel grates, but they were about double the price of these and the non-E series Genesis version. When I found the Gourmet BBQ System stainless grates and for under $70 I thought I'd give 'em a go. I was concerned they may be lower-quality or significantly smaller gauge grates, but when they arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find they appear to be of similar gauge and quality of the standard E-series stainless grates.

They fit on my E310 perfectly with no overlap. I also liked the idea of the Gourmet BBQ System being able to change out the middle insert as desired for specific use. A day after ordering these grates (prior to receipt) I also placed an order for the Weber 8834 Gourmet BBQ System Sear Grate so I could have the benefits of both cast iron for searing meat and the durability of stainless steel grates.

I've grilled a few times since, and these grates appear to be fantastic high quality you expect from Weber, clean up nicely, will resist rust and wear unlike the porcelain cast iron (which although work very well functionally, take more care to last), and fit the E-series perfectly. I'll update if anything changes, but expect these to last years and for the price and flexibility of the Gourmet BBQ System, I see no reason to spend the extra $ for the standard stainless grates.

Happy grilling!

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I am giving this 4 stars and not 5 due to I place both sides of the great in my Weber model that I bought it for and there is a slight overlap about 1/8 inch. The grate when placed in does not fit perfectly well as I thought it would. it does the job by holding the insert in and I can place some cooked meat on it after i remove the meat from the insert.