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Started by HiDesertHal, March 25, 2017, 06:38:18 AM

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HiDesertHal

Hello again!

After grilling 3 steaks on my new 18" Weber Kettle, I decided to give it to my Nephew and buy a 2-burner Propane grill.

I've paid my dues for over 80 years, so now I'm going for simplicity and ease of operation!

After fumbling around with charcoal briquettes, I would now like to just open a valve and push a button to start the fire and quickly get up to searing temperature.

I'm the only one in my househod who eats steaks, so even a single-burner grill would do for me, but a 2-burner would probably be better, just in case friends would want to have a steak with me.

Do you have any recommendations for a grill in the $200 range?  I've seen a couple Char-Broil models on Amazon that look pretty good.....

Thanks,
HiDesertHal





56MPG

Hi again Hal. You might check out the Weber Q. Easy to use, and makes a great sear-grill. Easy to use, and of course, it's a Weber. 

Keep us informed.

Marty
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IndianBBQ

You will like weber Q. Btw. There are also crossfire grill that can use coal or gas. avail in small size too

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LightningBoldtz

Welcome back,  I Highly recommend a Weber q
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Cellar2ful

Welcome back HiDesertHal. I have owned and been using a Weber Q since 2005. It was called a Baby Q then.  I still have it and use it.   That model is now called the Weber Q 1000.  Perfect size for 1 person, yet large enough to cook for 4 people if needed.  Target, Walmart and Ace Hardware all should carry them Hal. I have it hooked up to a 5 gallon propane tank. You just need to buy an adapter hose.

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kettlebb

Go get the Weber Q Hal. When I was looking into gas I researched and watched a ton of videos on them. Easy to clean and maintain and they are great cookers. It's what I'll buy when the time comes.


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+1 for the Q. It's a great cooking (and looking) sear machine. It has simple construction but has high quality parts.
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HiDesertHal

Thanks, guys!

The Weber Q-1200 looks like the model I would buy...it has a temp. gauge and folding side-tables which are features I like.

I would probably grill one steak a week when outside weather permits, so a small propane cylinder would suffice.

HiDesertHal

LightningBoldtz

Quote from: Hal Pollner on March 25, 2017, 07:37:49 AM
Thanks, guys!

The Weber Q-1200 looks like the model I would buy...it has a temp. gauge and folding side-tables which are features I like.

I would probably grill one steak a week when outside weather permits, so a small propane cylinder would suffice.

HiDesertHal

Perfect choice
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HoosierKettle

Didn't see this coming. I thought for sure everyone would recommend the char broil.


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HoosierKettle

I've never owned any small gas grill or any gas grill for that matter for several years. What about the go anywhere gas?  I assume the q excels in certain areas over the go anywhere?


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kettlebb

Looking for: Red MBH 26"(The Aristocrat), Chestnut-coppertone (The Estate), Glen-blue (The Imperial), and The Plainsman.

LightningBoldtz

Quote from: HoosierKettle on March 25, 2017, 08:39:23 AM
I've never owned any small gas grill or any gas grill for that matter for several years. What about the go anywhere gas?  I assume the q excels in certain areas over the go anywhere?


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The Q excels in many areas over the GA, built better more BTU, CI grate.
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