Title: Non-grilling specific accessories/gadgets you didn't know you need
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on November 01, 2016, 12:51:16 PM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on November 01, 2016, 12:51:16 PM
There are a lot of creative people here at the WKC forums. Curious to see things that you use quite a bit when grilling or smoking that people might not normally think of.
I'll start it off with something that has saved my butt quite a few times.
For me rechargeable batteries and a battery charger are a must have. I have two Maverick thermos and it seems like if one is dead, then the back up is dead too. I love having my battery charger so I don't have to run out for batteries at the minute. I have a few extra batteries on standby most of the time, and even if I don't it only take 20-30 minutes to charge enough to get through a long smoke. Usually that 20-30 minutes is lighting the grill and getting it up to temp so there really is not time wasted while the batteries are getting a quick partial charge.
I've got something like this:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81y6lotMa9L._SY679_.jpg)
Another one is a 25 pack of shop towels. Saves me from going through a ton of paper towels. Just keep the used ones in a plastic bag until there are almost no cleans ones left and toss them in the washing machine.
Shop Towels (https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Mechanic-Nabob-Wipers-Commercial-Perfect/dp/B01D3FHJXE/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1478033526&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=shop+rags&psc=1)
(http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/item/0UY/00J3/0UY-00J3-00001/i8_081016.jpg)
I'll start it off with something that has saved my butt quite a few times.
For me rechargeable batteries and a battery charger are a must have. I have two Maverick thermos and it seems like if one is dead, then the back up is dead too. I love having my battery charger so I don't have to run out for batteries at the minute. I have a few extra batteries on standby most of the time, and even if I don't it only take 20-30 minutes to charge enough to get through a long smoke. Usually that 20-30 minutes is lighting the grill and getting it up to temp so there really is not time wasted while the batteries are getting a quick partial charge.
I've got something like this:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81y6lotMa9L._SY679_.jpg)
Another one is a 25 pack of shop towels. Saves me from going through a ton of paper towels. Just keep the used ones in a plastic bag until there are almost no cleans ones left and toss them in the washing machine.
Shop Towels (https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Mechanic-Nabob-Wipers-Commercial-Perfect/dp/B01D3FHJXE/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1478033526&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=shop+rags&psc=1)
(http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/item/0UY/00J3/0UY-00J3-00001/i8_081016.jpg)
Title: Re: Non-grilling specific accessories/gadgets you didn't know you need
Post by: TheDude on November 01, 2016, 01:00:02 PM
Post by: TheDude on November 01, 2016, 01:00:02 PM
I figured out the shop towels, shortly after ruining a couple kitchen towels.
Title: Re: Non-grilling specific accessories/gadgets you didn't know you need
Post by: Travis on November 01, 2016, 01:22:44 PM
Post by: Travis on November 01, 2016, 01:22:44 PM
I use old cut up t-shirts that "shrank" 
and don't fit anymore.
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Title: Re: Non-grilling specific accessories/gadgets you didn't know you need
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on November 01, 2016, 01:23:38 PM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on November 01, 2016, 01:23:38 PM
Quote from: Travis on November 01, 2016, 01:22:44 PM
I use old cut up t-shirts that "shrank"
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LOL! So you're grill collection and number of nights a week grew, and your shirts shrunk huh? I believe it!
Title: Re: Non-grilling specific accessories/gadgets you didn't know you need
Post by: wessonjb on November 01, 2016, 02:08:52 PM
Post by: wessonjb on November 01, 2016, 02:08:52 PM
Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on November 01, 2016, 01:23:38 PMLolQuote from: Travis on November 01, 2016, 01:22:44 PM
I use old cut up t-shirts that "shrank"
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LOL! So you're grill collection and number of nights a week grew, and your shirts shrunk huh? I believe it!
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