Review of Magma LED Grill Light

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Had to send back. Only fits magma grill handle. Too small for my grill. Seemed to work well though. Nicely made.

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Simple to install and remove with lever latch. Light is bright and unit appears weather proof. Only used once so far but love it. No more flashlight...

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Not sure what grills they thought this light would fit but the clamp is way too small to attach to my grill. And if you go to a local store and look at most grills this light won't attach to these either. Waste of money.

Review of KoverRoos Weathermax 43062 Medium Barbecue Cover, 23-Inch Diameter

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This is heavier fabric than the lower cost Koveroos III fabric, which is essentially Tyvek or something very much like it with some coloring. Whereas the Koveroos III is an unwoven material, the Weathermax is woven. It appears to be just like a thin woven nylon except it feels stiffer and is coated to impede water penetration. It is more resistant than Koveroos III to tears but you still want to be careful around the sharper edges and corners of barbecue.

I've used canvas covers and they breaks down from the UV in sunlight in a year or two. Nylon covers last a year, usually, as the UV in sunlight dries the plastic and makes it stiff and brittle -jsut imagine what UV does to your skin!

I've had Koveroos III covers last about 4 years or so before I finally accidentally tear it on a sharp corner -Otherwise it would hold up for many years of sunlight. I expect weathermax to last longer because it should be more difficult to tear.

You can wash Weathermax in a front loader but don't put it in the dryer -it will ruin the coating.

Neither of these are truly waterproof but they tend to resist letting liquid water through. So, moisture gets through when it's raining water drops are shed and the cover can also dry out after a rain and that's key to avoiding rust,mold, and mildew.

The price on Amazon when I bought was a good discount from retail.

Also, Koveroos III and Weathermax protects from bird droppings for birds that like to alight on the barbecue itself.

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Discount Maverick Wireless BBQ Thermometer Set - Maverick ET732

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Unit worked good for the first two times I used it. I was smoking a chicken and within a couple of minutes the temp went from 140 to 200 degrees same as the other review stated. I took out the probe and left it plugged it for awhile but the temp never went below 95 degrees. It seems to be the probe itself that has the problem as switching it to the barbeque side gives the same results. The probe also seems to have pulled away from the plug a bit which could have contributed to the problem. I've been very careful with this unit since day one so I'm not sure why this happened. I do notice that they have replacement probes available on the instruction sheet for an additional $12.95 but I did not feel I should have to shell out more money just after paying $79.00. Item is one of two I've ever returned to Amazon.

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I purchased the ET-732 to use on my Big Green Egg. Of course, Amazon shipped quickly and I was excited to receive the package, only to discover when I opened the product, the face plate on the transmitter was not attached, but was kinda stuck to a random spot on the front of the unit, as if it had come loose in shipping and found a resting place. The piece i am referring to is the black piece surrounding the LCD on the unit. As far as I can tell, it's cosmetic only, but it is supposed to sit flush in a recessed area on the front of the unit, and is apparently just held on (or not) with a very thin layer of adhesive. I stuck it back on and burnished it with a lint-free cloth, hoping the pressure and friction would stick it permanently. It looked good as new, so I was off and cooking as soon as the weekend rolled around.

The product performed great, and was fairly intuitive to set up. I think the instructions could be a little more helpful about probe placement and such, but I knew what I was doing. A friend of mine just purchased one and I found out he has been using the grill probe incorrectly, so that's a bad sign. There really isn't much in the way of details on how to use the grill probe clip, where to put the probe, etc. I found the clips and stands on the units to be wonderful, with the clip for the transmitter working perfectly to hang the unit on the hinge of the BGE. This puts the unit and all the probe wires completely out of sight and out of the way, with plenty of reach (and not too much slack) to get into the grill and the meat. I had no issues with range at all (though admittedly I didn't try to push it), and always had a signal inside my block home. The stand and backlight on the receiver are nice touches, perfect for the overnight smoke. The alarms are also quite loud.

Truly, I can't imagine owning a Big Green Egg without one of these. Actually, I sort of can, because I cooked a few things in the 4-5 hour range before I got this, and babysitting a grill in the Summer heat is for the birds. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I felt like I had to get up every hour or two to check on things. With this, as long as you set the alarms, you know that if it's not beeping at you, you're good to go.

I am glad that the transmitter unit is waterproof/resistant, so no worries about a little rain. In fact, the only issue I have with the product AT ALL is that, when I woke up from my first long overnight cook, I went outside to check on things, and everything was FANTASTIC...except the face plate from the transmitter was lying on the deck. :( I had been hoping that between my burnishing the plate down and a little heat from the sun and the grill (not excessive heat at all, mind you), the adhesive would get a little stickier and it would permanently stick it down. No such luck. It falls off pretty much every time I use it. The adhesive still seems tacky, and attracts a little lint. I have rinsed it lightly before to get it back nice and tacky and remove any lint, but it's just not going to happen. The plate is not meant to stay put. This cosmetic/build quality/QC issue is the one reason I had to ding the 732 a star and only rate it a 4. I have a feeling this is a design/manufacturing defect, and I would be surprised if I'm the only one with the problem. It would NOT, however, deter me from buying again or recommending to others (as I have many times).

UPDATE 1/2/2012:

I have to adjust my rating downwar to 3 stars because I feel this unit is suffering from some cost-cutting measures by Maverick. I have explained the situation in full in the reply comments below this post, but in short, the probes in this product have a bit of a bad reputation for failing easily/early, and mine died in under 6 months. The solution/workaround that is prevalent in the discussion forums is to seal the probes where the wire goes in with some kind of sealant. There are rubber gaskets in there from the factory, which, while I suppose it better than nothing, doesn't seem to be sufficient to protect the apparently super=sensitive electronics inside the probes. The probes themselves are crimped where the wire enters, and it stands to reason that having a rubber gasket and a crimp in the same location won't make for a very good seal. The look of it never inspired much confidence, but I was willing to let it slide because it worked. Well, that's until it stopped working. It seems my instincts here were right, and the comments online about the probes in this unit being prone to failure are well-founded. Whatever you do, if you still decide to buy one of these (which is GREAT in every other respect), do yourself a favors a BABY the probes. Keep them inside, on a shelf. Never touch them with water. Treat them as if they are going to break or dissolve or explode. In my experience, if you treat them only "well enough," they just might give up on you.

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Works as advertised!

Produces great Ribs, Butts, Roasts, Chicken, really any meat you care to grill.

Use it to calibrate you range oven, and understand what settings on the oven dial are the least accurate.

Carry the remote in your pocket, or place it in the stand where you can check it with a glance.

Works in every room of the house and around my property. Has never lost connection once set.

Alarms work great to alert you when to add charcoal, or let you know if the temp is running contrary to your plan.

Well made, easy to use.

If I could only have one thermometer, this is the one I would choose.

Never have to guess whether it's done. I've used it on ribs, roasts, steaks, salmon, chicken, turkey all with the same great results.

This one tool can take your cooking to the next level!

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I use paper towels lightly moistened wrapped around the first foot of the probe wire closost to the probe followed by a layer of foil. This protects it from the heat of the smoker. Also never submerge where cable and probe meet. You can clean the probe without submerging, I've been doing it this way for 10 years and I know it works. I also generally don't put the probe in until meat is almost done, further saving the probe from the fire. I generally get 3 or 4 years from a probe and I cook alot with these. I hope this helps.

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This is the remote combo we've all been waiting for. It turns on and off easily, survives very high heat, gives accurate readings of the grill/oven as well as the meat, and has a decent range so you can keep an eye on the grill even from the other side of the house! The high/low temperature alarm is great for when I am smoking or doing sous vide so that everything stays in range. This is nearly perfect! The only annoyances I have with it are the programming of hi/low temps is tedious, and that the plastic on the back that holds the wire stands in place is pretty flimsy. I don't care much about the stand on the base since I'm mostly using the remote anyways, but changing temperatures is quite pitiful. In the 21st century i don't think it's too much to ask that we be able to adjust a digital number both up and down, rather than having to always go up and just scroll around and hope you don't overshoot. It's just poor UI design. they fixed the on/off switches, so maybe the ET735 will have better programming!

Buy Weber 6555 Smoky Joe Bag Grill Carrier

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This carrier is fantastic! The material and zippers are quality, it fits snugly, and I couldn't be happier. I bought the grill to take on family camping trips and this carrier makes a huge difference for transporting it. I used to have to put it in a bag, or box, and the lid would fall off or the legs would get bent. This is so much better. I highly recommend buying one of these if you have this grill.

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Bought for Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill. Snug fit due to the metal handle which clamps over lid of BBQ to keep it in place for traveling. Workable.

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I was sick of sticking filthy grill parts into plastic trash bags for transport while in the car. I should have purchased this a long time ago. If you have a Smoky Joe, you need this bag. Just be careful that it is compatible with your model of grill before buying. There are different sizes in the Smoky Joe line, and this carrier is designed for specific models.

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It probably fits the silver Smoky Joe pretty good, but the extra hardware on the Gold or Tuck & Carry model gets in the way of the bag closing properly. I think Weber should stop advertising that it is also for the Gold model.

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I have the grill, I might as well have the bag! same quality as all their other grill covers. protect your investment it will last longer this way!

Review of Meco Tabletop Electric Grill

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I have had this grill for a little over a week and have used it about five times, cooking everything from country style ribs, to bratwurst, to hamburgers. It has performed far better than I thought any electric grill could. It is well built, easy to set up, clean, and store.

My main fear was that an electric grill could not get hot enough to properly brown meat. This was not a problem. Bratwurst, ribs, and hamburger were brown and crisp and could have been blackened if I had chosen to. I had no issues with uneven heat at all. I also had no flareups (in other words, the hood works well.)

I want to address two issues raised in the negative reviews. One is of weak/uneven cooking. Properly used, I found it to be neither weak nor uneven. Nor does it cost nearly half a grand, occupy a large amount of space, and weigh well over a hundred pounds like the grill it is apparently inferior to. The other issue was difficulty in cleaning. Well, the 12 x 16 grid lifts off and lays in the bottom of my sink. The glass comes out with the release of two wing nuts. The heat reflector snaps off the heating element and takes about 30 seconds to remove or put back. Once removed it can scraped, wire brushed, washed in the sink, or tossed in the dishwasher. I don't plan to clean the reflector often (hey, the more smoke the better), but it is not a major challenge.

Grill construction is quite sturdy. The grid is heavy 7/32" steel and is far heftier and stronger than I expected. The hood hinges are double on both sides and are not flimsy. The finish on the hood and body looks and feels like it will be durable. The steel thickness is about .04" or so. The unit felt stable even with the hood open. The handles are strong and nothing flexes or tips when lifting (with the lid closed!!!) the grill. The heavy duty electric cord is about 7 feet long.

The rotatable heating element/reflector is ingenious. This makes cleaning the reflector possible and enables rotisserie cookery. I don't plan to use the rotisserie a lot, but it appears to be very well set up. I made sure it functioned, but have not cooked with it.

I have used wood smoking chips when doing ribs and that worked quite well. I also used the grill to slow simmer the ribs in a covered aluminum pan after they were seared and smoked. This worked very well, since the thermostat allows a wide range of temperatures.

What would I change? I would make the glass retainer system more foolproof, so that the retainers lock in the correct position and make over tightening impossible. I would also replace the steel grid with cast iron. The black coating on this grid is not going to last and nothing is better than cast iron for grilling.

Overall, I love this thing. I have owned many grills (always charcoal) over the years. Nothing can match the taste of charcoal. But this little Meco gives excellent results far more conveniently and economically. My ritual of sipping beer, watching smoke waft, listening to drippings sizzle, reveling in the aroma of barbecue, and merging with the Colorado sky has never been so sweet. Happy grilling.

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i moved to a condo with a balcony on which charcoal and gas grills are prohibited, but electric grills are permitted. after years of pleasure with my meco charcoal grill, i was prepared to be let down because electric could never be as good.

i am as happy with this electric grill as i was with my charcoal grill. actually, i am as happy with the grilled food as i was before; it's the outcome which counts more than the process.

there's nothing more i could ask for.

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This grill fills all your needs for grilling outside. No messing with charcoal, worry about gas leaks and explosions. Just plug it in and go. You can even add wood chips for extra aroma and taste without the hassel. We're so glad we chose the Meco 9309W Deluxe Tabletop Electric Grill.

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This is my second Meco Model 9309W, bought to replace the first one purchased 15 years ago. We live in Minneapolis and grill every week, all year long, and the Meco is the reason why. It's just too easy to fire it up and start gilling. The drip pan below the heating element provides pleanty of smokey flavor for burgers, brats, pork chops, steaks, etc. Turn the heating element to the side to use the rotisserie and we get incredible roast chicken, pork loin roasts, rolled turkey breast,... anything. Meco has kept the design simple, durable, and compact. Good for any house or appartment with a deck/porch and a nearby electrical outlet, and it's easy to clean. Meco has their act together!

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Use this item @ my Fla Condo can't use a gas grille. This grille is good for the money couldn't beat the price anywhere & shipping was prompt. Compared to other electric grilles ( Weber, patio chef etc.) that I shopped for at the box stores there's no difference in what they all can do & Meco quality is as good if not better than most. The Meco takes a while to heat up (approx.10 15mins) but does a good job after it has. The drip pan is finicky to get out & not easy to clean as everything really gets baked on. Covering it with heavy gauge tinfoil solves that problem. As well the shiny side of the tin foil helps in the pre-heating process & cooking. The porcelain grille needs to be sprayed with a cooking oil as, again, things really stick to it due to the proximity of the cooking element. It's not as good as a gas grille but what electric grille is. For balcony situations it's ideal & I'd buy it again.

Review of Nomex High Heat Gasket with Adhesive Upgrade Kit for Primo Kamado

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I bought this gasket after I burned my second factory Primo gasket making a pizza on my Kamado grill. This product was as described and was shipped quickly. The quality of the gasket seems to be there and installation was a breeze. This gasket has the adhesive already on the back with a peel-away strip that you remove when you are ready to place the gasket. I had no trouble installing the gasket. So far it has performed well, I have yet to do a high temp pizza bake though, and will update my review with the results when I do.

A few notes:

1) Be sure to clean the rim of your Primo well before installation. This is important to ensure that this gasket has a good bond to the grill. The best way to do this is to get a scraper and scrape your old gasket off. Then I used some fine sandpaper to get any other grit/fiber off of the rim. Lastly, use some acetone and a cloth to remove any residual adhesive from the last gasket off of the grill and let the rim dry.

2) This gasket does NOT need to be 'pre-shrunk' in the dryer. If you attempt to do this you will most likely ruin the adhesive on the back and probably your dryer as well. This is not like other gaskets that have a separate adhesive and can be pre-shrunk prior to installation.

I will attempt to update this review as I continue to grill to comment on the durability and 'high heat resistance' of this gasket.

UPDATE 7/27/13 This gasket is still running strong. I have done many low and slow as well as high heat cooks and the gasket still adheres well and has not burnt up like the factory gasket did. More than likely the biggest reason people have trouble with the gasket adhering is because they did not clean the grill correctly. Be sure to use the scraper/sandpaper/ and acetone.

I would still give this gasket 5 stars.

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We have replaced the heat gasket on our grill several times and this is the BEST one yet! Works great : )

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The directions for applying the new gasket are invaluable. Using acetone to do the final cleaning prior to applying the gasket is crucial. The new gasket attached perfectly and stays in position following several hot temps. I really like the density of the gasket. It will last for some time and I would highly recommend this particular gasket for all Primo grill users.

Ben Bastyr

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Cheap GrillPro 50937 Universal LED BBQ Q-Lite

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Heads up: if the handle on your grill rotates... then so will this light. It has the potential to affix firmly to the handle but in my case the grill handle spins and so goes the light.

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This BBQ light provides ample light and it's swivel head allows you to aim it wherever you need light. I will admit that the handle clasp has been a bit tricky, but I expect that I will eventually get the spacers in the right place to clasp tight to my grill handle, which is oval with flat sides. I beleive this light is every bit as good as ones priced 3X more plus.

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This little light is absolutely super. Previously had a Weber grill-handle light, but this "outshines" that in every way. It's much brighter (5 LEDs versus 3 for the Weber), and the swiveling head is a really excellent design feature.

5 stars!

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I am glad for those who gave this product an excellent review, but I must share my own experience without condemnation of the product and only state the facts.

I had this product for a little over one year, and now only two of the five LEDs work, rendering the device useless to me as there is insufficient light now to illuminate my grill.

I have tried two sets of new batteries, and cleaned the contact points.

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Works very well on my gas BBQ. There are extra spacers included in the package to insure a snug fit and its adjustable to focus light on the area you need. Only downside is it won't light an entire 4 burner gas barbie.

Discount Weber 1780001 Summit S-650 Propane Grill, Stainless Steel

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This is my fourth gas grill which replaces a very expensive stainless "Turbo" unit I bought from Barbecues Galore about eight years ago. That Turbo started out fine, but steadily deteriorated to the point where I didn't even want to fire it up anymore. The quality of materials and workmanship on the Weber Summit S-650 is top shelf. Every detail is well thought-out and executed, including the burner system, high-end side burner, LP tank weight guage, heavy guage stainless grills, jet ignition system, separate smoker box and burner, drip tray system, massive lid, and LED grill-out lights that really work. I've only owned the Summit for a short time, but everything I've grilled so far has turned out perfectly. The six burners and large cooking area make it possible to cook for a large party, but also provide more options for indirect cooking. Want more heat without increased gas usage? Turn on the burners closer to the food. It's brilliant. Perhaps the best features are the flavorizer bars and grease drip system. They virtually guarantee no flare-ups on fatty foods like burgers and chicken quarters, which was a constant source of frustration with my previous grill. The grease hits the flavorizer bars and disappears into a poof of smoke. What misses the flavorizer bars hits the full width slanted grease tray that terminates into an aluminum catch pan. Clean and easy to manage with zero flare-ups and no charred food.

I really can't say enough good things about this grill and I can't think of a single negative to write about. While the Summit S-650 may seem expensive at first glance, it compares very favorably to grills costing 4x as much. With the Summit, you don't get what you pay for...you get much more. Is it possible to love a grill? :-)

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We looked at numerous box store stainless gas grills and after reading many opinions indicating the cheaper grills don't hold up more than around two years, we realized to own a grill with longevity it would have to be a Weber Summit.

The initial cash outlay is significantly more but will pay for itself by providing years of dependable service and if there ever is a problem is backed by a well known, in it for the long haul, reputable company.

The boxed grill arrived perfect, supported in a heavy-duty plastic shipping base strapped to a wooden pallet. Assembly was quick and simple with picture type instructions.

We have owned the grill for about a month and are extremely satisfied with its performance. We were impressed by the following features: Super heavy-duty 3/8" dia. stainless steel cooking grates that leave perfect grill marks, cooking grates are mounted flush with the opening at the front making it convenient to insert a quick read thermometer sideways into the center of your food and allowing the lid to be closed on the thermometer keeping the heat in, easy to access and clean stainless drip trough, flavorizer bars provide a nearly charcoal flavor, heats up to 700 degrees in 3-4 minutes at 85 degrees outside temp, smoker burner can be switched on in normal mode providing an additional 8,000 BTU, all burners light nearly instantly with the turn of each knob, tip-up battery lights are very effective and provide a bright white light in the optimum location.

The smoker system is extremely convenient and allows you to control the grill down to the 225 degree range with just the smoker burner on that is ideal for indirect slow smoke cooking ribs, briskets, vegetables. The stainless smoker box is easily removable for cleaning and the top is hinged to provide easy access to allow additional wood chunks/chips to be added during the smoking process.

Rotisserie burner is mounted in the ideal location up along the back center of the interior shell of the unit out of the way. The spit is easily serviceable during cooking and provides an adjustable location for two items approximately 10" diameter.

The only negatives we have seen: discoloration of a small painted area on either side of the main grill cover as a result of the smoke exiting the grill only when the smoker is used, the weight of the unit made it a challenge to get it into place.

UPDATE: March 2013:

Still love this grill after nearly 6 years! The stainless finish still looks the same as when it was new. It has sat outside for its entire life through the cold winters of Minnesota and has performed extremely well even during the winter months. All of the burners still ignite perfectly. I have noticed when the temperature drops below 20 degrees and the propane is cold it is difficult to keep all of the burners burning. I think it has to do with the temperature/pressure of the gas and its ability to meet the demand of the burners. If I replace the tank when I need to grill with a warm tank all works as expected.

My grill runs a little hotter on the right side than on the left. I generally use this to my advantage when grilling various thickness items. I use the heavy wire shelf above for grilling hot dogs, slow grilling chicken legs, toasting buns, melting cheese for a few seconds over finished burgers and keeping foil wrapped breads and other sides toasty warm. I utilize the side burner to heat up/boil panned foods mostly during the hottest months of the summer to keep the heat out of our kitchen. I am happy to say I have been thrilled with the performance of this grill! It works excellent to sear steaks at around 750 degrees for around 1-1/2 minutes per side or less and then turn the burners to low to drop the heat quickly to around 450 degrees and slowly finish them off to a nice rare to medium rare.

I use a heavy duty, liquid, wipe-on stainless steel cleaner from Zep that removes the residue left from the smoke and grease that makes its way to the outside surfaces of the grill. I then follow that up with a citrus based stainless cleaner that cleans off the heavy duty cleaner and leaves a beautiful shine behind. The painted sides on either side of the main cover have become more darkened over time but are not detracting from the grill. The base and interior framework show no sign of rust. I take out the grills to vacuum the burners once a year. I also remove the stainless tapered catch pan underneath for cleaning twice a year. Food particles and grease catches on this pan but wipes off fairly easily with the stainless cleaner. Buy the extra, narrow disposable grease catch pans in multi-packs as the grease/water mix becomes acidic over time and tends to eat through these. No damage is done to the unit because it has a completely enclosed bracket to hold this pan. I would buy another one of these grills in a heartbeat but don't think I will need to as this one is really lasting!

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This is my third gas grill and by far the best. It really seems built to last and passes the shake test with fying colors as mentioned before. It gets hot very quickly and gives your meat those nice sear lines, the smoker works well, as do those neat grill out handle lights. Packaging was very good, set up is very simple basically remove the grill from carton (takes 2 people as it is very heavy) install the side shelves, flavorizer bars, cooking grates, grease trap and hook up your lp tank and your ready to grill.

Overall I would highly recommend this grill even with the hefty price tag. For me it is a long term investment and is well worth it.

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I got rid of my 10 year old Weber gas grill last summer and I'm sorry I did. I had a large red Weber, not sure of the model number, that served me well for 10 years. There never seemed to be enough room on the grill however so when I saw the new S-650 I just had to get it. Big enough to cook for a crowd, smoker box, it seemed like a dream grill! Except for the price!

One of my favorite things is slow cooking on the grill but this has turned out to be a disaster on this grill. The smoker works flawlessly but the temperature is just not right inside the grill. Slow grill-roasting requires indirect heat at a "slow" temperature of 250 to 275. When this grill is set to that temperature the food just does not cook. My old, smaller Weber did a great job at slow cooking ribs, briskets, chicken, pork shoulders, whatever, But I just couldn't seem to get them to cook correctly on this grill.

I suspected the temperatures were not what the thermometer on the hood said they are. So I bought an oven thermometer and tested the temperatures under the hood. I tested it by slow cooking and smoking two racks of spare ribs. I had the smoker burner on low and the two main burners next to it on medium (the closest one) and low. When the grill hood thermometer read 275 the temperature on the far left side of the burner surface was only 150 degrees! And the temp just to the right of the ribs rightmost side was 175 (to be expected as closer to the lit burners). A 125 degree difference between the grill hood thermometer and the surface...totally unreliable in my estimation.

The only way to get the 275 over on the left surface was to get the grill hood thermometer up to around 375. The distance between that thermometer and the left surface is only about 12 to 18 inches in an enclosed space. The only thing I can figure is that the heat is rising up inside the hood but not staying down lower. Perhaps the hood is just too big or the thermometer needs to be lower. Didn't these guys test this before it went into production???

After all the money I spent on this thing, I wish I had my old grill back (which I gave away, still in decent shape!). I can't control the time or the cooking like in my old grill. Last year many outdoor cooking days were ruined by the food not being cooked or just undercooked and tough.

I did notice that Consumer Reports in their latest issue only rated this grill average in slow cooking ability. They are correct. I gave this grill a 3 rating because it does a really good job in the normal tasks of grilling steaks and hamburgers, etc.

One final thing. I wrote to Weber about this issue and got a really strange response from them about how this is a bigger grill than my older one and I have to get used to cooking on it, etc. What a stupid response! And even worse, the Weber person suggested that maybe I need to use more wood in the smoker box...what that has to do with a faulty thermometer and uneven temperatures I'll never know.

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Grill arrived with bent front doors. Weber customer service was great on the phone. New doors arrived, missing the magnetic clasp and interior instruction sticker and themselves slightly bent. In removing the old doors, I saw rust streaks underneath, which didn't make me feel very confident in the durability of this grill.

The back and sides are painted, not stainless, so you'll probably want to place it against a wall. The base bends easily on uneven surfaces. The casters are lame. But in the end it cooks well. All the business parts, the grate, burners, etc., work nicely and it can definitely crank out the BTU's.

Review of The Brinkmann Corporation 810-9410-0 4-Burner Propane Gas Grill

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Received my new grill after a 2 day delay (was supposed to have the free 2 day shipping as an Amazon Prime member).

It arrived with scratches on it and missing bolts and screws! We were not able to attach the hood. Not happy right now. Also the price has dropped $10 since I placed my order.

Returning is such an inconvenience especially for an item like this. Very disappointed.

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Very complicated to assemble. Just a flimzy grill that you cannot move around as it has no means to hold on to. Would not buy this one again. The ones at the box stores are more ridgid and would be a better item.

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Its a nice grill and cooks evenly. Not a bad price and shipping is is quick. Especially for being free. The box showed some definate rough spots from shipping. Dirty and the corners were busted in some. Had one hole in it. Nothing was damaged on the inside and nothing was missing. Over all I am happy with the grill outside of the somewhat chinsey quality of the lid. Not the most solid metal and the coating on it is cracking up around the handle. Everything else seems to be good quality and I am happy with it. You wont go wrong ordering it. Assembly was about two hours.

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I bought my Brinkmann grill about three weeks ago. When I got the time to assemble it, I came to Step 2 attach the four legs. Gee, no legs. Checked through all of the packaging. No legs. So I went to the Brinkmann web site. There was an email function. Filled in all of the required information and submitted it. After two weeks, no acknowledgement from Brinkmann, no legs. So I called the 800 number from the web site at 4:15 Central time today. They have a system where you have to enter your phone number and they will call you back as soon as one of their customer service reps are available. After 45 minutes (they close at 5:00 Central) no call. Guess they REALLY have a LOT of UPSET customers. I know I am. So I guess I'll have to manufacture my own legs, and never every buy another Brinkmann product. About the one star I gave this grill, I would have made it no stars if I could. How can you rate something you can't use?

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Used twice daily. Burners don't produce enough heat. Compared to Grillemate, this product fails terribly. Don't recommend this product to anyone.

Review of Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 07753MNXGD University of Minnesota Grill Cover

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Very good product. My husband really liked it. Liked there was a strap to keep the cover on on our windy days or snowy days. Fits perfect.

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This is a fun grill cover as I'm an alum of Minnesota and my son is a sophomore there. When I came across it online at Amazon I thought it would be nice when my son's friends come over and bon fire/cook out. My only concern is that we live near Chicago and the weather may wreck it as it's quite thin. I'm thinking I may buy a heavier cover for the winter and store this one for the better weather. Either way, it's a great design, fits well and looks awesome on my patio! Go Gophers!!!

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Quick shipping on product and fits perfectly. It would be nice to have a string at the bottom to stay attached to grill during wind and inclement weather. Good quality for the price.

Buy Fogo! FHWC8KG All Natural Hardwood Charcoal

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Tried using this wood charcoal in my portable grill and failed. The pieces of wood are all different sizes with some bring quite large. Large ones didn't fit my grill space. Small pieces burned up quickly, leaving only large pieces, and bare places where the small pieces had been. I switched to briquettes which work fine in my small grill, with even heat across the cooking area. I believe the wood charcoal is only usable when filling a large, deep tub (barrel type) grill.

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Reviews of King Kooker 24WC Heavy-Duty 24-Inch Portable Propane Outdoor Cooker

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This product is everything you need an outdoor wok to be. Easily cooks for 8 people. It is fun to cook near the table and be part of the party. It provides the high heat necessary to make the flash cooked, crisp and tender vegetables in Chinese stir-fry cooking. We cook one dish right after another with ease. It is a real joy to use this wok. I wish I had one in my kitchen. We keep it on the lania and use it everyday.

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The unit operates well and makes excellent stir-fry. The "manual" however is confusing, and the illustrations don't match the parts sent. Had to call them to get accurate assembly instructions. Inconsiderate to customers, that.

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I got this specifically for stir frying. My wife likes the taste of stir frys but didn't like the smoke created by indoor high temperature stir frying. The King Kooker improved the taste further with even higher temperatures and moved the smoke outside. Nice simple, relatively inexpensive solution.

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The unit i received not the same as the picture shown, the wind guard is haft the height of what show on the picture. Not easy put it together. i did some test cooking, the gas head is about 10 inches away from the bottom of the wok and low wind guard, it will not heat wok to high temperature, little breeze would stop cooking completely.

Not for outdoor cooking. don't buy it.

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this is not want i wanted, this is so light-duty, and the stand just has to be re-welded to stand-up, very cheap i don,t think i will even put a flower pot on it.Im really unhappy with this prouduct

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Very nice cover for our smoker I would recommend this cover for your smoker very well made for the money.

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It is a great cover, much better than I had expected & the price was lower than expected for the quality of the material used.

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After using an oversized grill cover, it is such a pleasure to have something that looks

nice and protects my smoker

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This cover is perfect. The zipper makes it easy to put on and take off and the velcro loops for the feet holds in on even in the highest winds.

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This cover fits great, is easy to install and has Velcro straps that go around the legs to ensure it does not blow off in the wind.