On 3/2/2011 4:24 AM, Storrmmee wrote:
I've had a gas grill with a permanent connection for almost 40
years. I don't even know what a propane tank is. We virtually
never broil in the inside oven. I would classify us as foodies, but
not to obsession. Even in the Chicago area, we would run outside
with a heavy jacket, and throw on a few steaks. It seems the bbqs
never last that long. The 1st was a Sears brands, the 2nd, I think,
was also a Sears. The 3rd was a Weber on wheels with a hose
connection and the 4th, in a new home for the past 1.5 years, was a
Nexgrill from Lowe's. All of them wear out parts, like grills and
burners. The Sears units had problems with wind. The Nexgrill, I
have now, is just plain junk. They charged huge shipping and
handling for a part covered under warranty ... probably more than
the part was worth. The Weber was the best. We had it outside
during most of the year, but in the frigid Chicago winters, is was
in our screened in porch. We had a 2nd hook up inside the porch. I
know Weber doesn't recommend inside the structure use, but, the
Weber never had a flair up problem that would worry me ... even
when we forgot something and it burnt to a crisp. I did have to
replace the grids and the "flavorizer" bars once. The Nexgrill is
slow, needs frequent cleaning of the flame covers, aka flavorizer
bars and has, after 1.5 years already shown signs of the grills
wearing out. BTW, I would recommend the porcelain grids. Raw cast
iron rusts and 'rots' out quickly. Porcelain on cast iron is
probably the best. BTW, the Nexgrill is a propane unit connected
directly to the 500 gallon house propane tank. I thought the
propane pressure might be too low because it was soooooo slow,
however, it's right where it should be. It does have a IR browning
burner which is pretty good. If you preheat this for a real long
time, it is tolerable. If I had everything I wanted in this life, I
would junk the Nexgrill and get another Weber. Sorry for rambling on.
I've had a gas grill with a permanent connection for almost 40
years. I don't even know what a propane tank is. We virtually
never broil in the inside oven. I would classify us as foodies, but
not to obsession. Even in the Chicago area, we would run outside
with a heavy jacket, and throw on a few steaks. It seems the bbqs
never last that long. The 1st was a Sears brands, the 2nd, I think,
was also a Sears. The 3rd was a Weber on wheels with a hose
connection and the 4th, in a new home for the past 1.5 years, was a
Nexgrill from Lowe's. All of them wear out parts, like grills and
burners. The Sears units had problems with wind. The Nexgrill, I
have now, is just plain junk. They charged huge shipping and
handling for a part covered under warranty ... probably more than
the part was worth. The Weber was the best. We had it outside
during most of the year, but in the frigid Chicago winters, is was
in our screened in porch. We had a 2nd hook up inside the porch. I
know Weber doesn't recommend inside the structure use, but, the
Weber never had a flair up problem that would worry me ... even
when we forgot something and it burnt to a crisp. I did have to
replace the grids and the "flavorizer" bars once. The Nexgrill is
slow, needs frequent cleaning of the flame covers, aka flavorizer
bars and has, after 1.5 years already shown signs of the grills
wearing out. BTW, I would recommend the porcelain grids. Raw cast
iron rusts and 'rots' out quickly. Porcelain on cast iron is
probably the best. BTW, the Nexgrill is a propane unit connected
directly to the 500 gallon house propane tank. I thought the
propane pressure might be too low because it was soooooo slow,
however, it's right where it should be. It does have a IR browning
burner which is pretty good. If you preheat this for a real long
time, it is tolerable. If I had everything I wanted in this life, I
would junk the Nexgrill and get another Weber. Sorry for rambling on.