My Version of a DIY HoverGrill

[kanewtz]

Hi All,

Long time lurker, first time posting.

I had(have) a 22" Napoleon Kettle Grill that I have been using for the past couple years. 

Just this week I purchased a 26" Weber Premium Kettle (new) due to lack of space on my 22".  Also bought a Weber S-330 gasser (brand new and at a clearance price).

I decided I wanted to make myself a Hover Grill DIY Project and after looking at options here, this is what I came up with.

Cost me a total of $25 CND (yes I live in Canada).

The Grate is replacement Weber 22" (non-hinged) grate (used it already in my 22" Napoleon for a cook - hence why it is dirty. 

The height is adjustable up to 6" (size of carriage bolts I used).  Currently shown at 4" off the main cooking grate.  Will probably lower it for Ribs.







Let me know if you have any questions!

[kanewtz]

Upon closer inspection, I bought the wrong bolts/nuts/washers.

Will need to purchase stainless steel instead.

[RottiGuy]

Welcome from an other canuck!!

[1buckie]

I think you're fine....if it stands up level & doesn't wobble around & you CAN adjust it.....what's the concern?


Looks grate to me !!!!

[swamprb]

Round baking cooling racks with folding legs. $5-9 at Restaurant Depot



Easier to clean and cook with. YMMV

[kanewtz]

I think you're fine....if it stands up level & doesn't wobble around & you CAN adjust it.....what's the concern?


Looks grate to me !!!!

Used Zinc coated components.  Should of went stainless steel as when Zinc gets hot, it releases potentially toxic fumes.

[kanewtz]

Welcome from an other canuck!!

Thanks!

[Darko]

The zinc doesn't get hot enough to fume on a grill.

[kanewtz]

The zinc doesn't get hot enough to fume on a grill.

You sure? I read that it could.  My wife is going to "force" me to get Stainless Steel due to my 3.5yr old son eating food off it.

Its not a money issue...its a "safe than sorry" issue.

[Darko]

Well, I work in a steel company by a galvanizing line and I'm near an open pot of 50 tons of molten zinc and there are no fumes.

[1buckie]

I've patched a burned-thru piece on my Camp Chef 2-burner w/ galv. coated.....went to burn it off (for the gunk on the grates) & it stunk bad & made me mildly sick.....fumes don't necessarily have to be visible, these weren't.....


The  other possible item that might be in question is the acids in foods can degrade the outer coating (which is usually fairly pure zinc) so, unlikely the bolts would be in that much contact to cause a problem, but for the wife's peace of mind.....yeah change out.....


Most everywhere I've seen food prepared, in any way, stainless is the normal item.....

[Darko]

Zinc melts at 787F and boils at 1665F.

Even if your bolts are exposed to any temperature under 1665 degrees Fahrenheit, but above 787 degrees, it will melt off of the bolt or nut. Once you get past the 1665 degrees Fahrenheit, that's when you will be getting fumes.