natural gas grills?

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Allisonn :)

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I have asked on a couple other groups but think i haven't here, now that i
know such a thing does exist, does anyone here have/use one and do you have
reccomendations/tips to share?

it occurred to me that if we got one of these when the gas lines were run it
would be less expensive and it would help with cooking especially when the
power was out in the summer.

Lee
 
On Mar 2, 4:59?am, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:

Some gas grills come with a natural gas jet on a little ziplock, in
addition to already installed propane one. The regulator is an extra
expense, but you'll start making up the difference right away. The
bigger expense is running the gas line outside, especially if you're
not just jury rigging it.

--Bryan
 
On 3/2/2011 4:24 AM, Storrmmee wrote:
Typically you just specify you want the NG version.



Also it really is convenient not to worry about having enough gas on hand.
 
it seems that there is nothing but positive comments, and while we might
have to wait on the actual grill for a time, getting the fittings done when
we get to that stage of the house seems a reasonable thing, thanks, Lee
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On Mar 2, 4:24?am, "Storrmmee" wrote:

In some jurisdictions, natural gas grills must be fixed to the
ground, and not on wheels. Imagine the result if someone
wheeled away the gas grill and broke the gas line. A
quick phone call to your building inspector's office (probably
the plumbing and/or heating guy) should clear up any
requirements with which you must comply. Obviously,
your plumber will be the one complying, but you should
know before you shop.

Cindy Hamilton
 
thanks, someone else mentioned this, i have it on the list of questions to
ask, its so nice to get these opinions from someone who has nothing to gain
from the giving of it,

Lee
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On Mar 2, 4:24 am, "Storrmmee" wrote:

In some jurisdictions, natural gas grills must be fixed to the
ground, and not on wheels. Imagine the result if someone
wheeled away the gas grill and broke the gas line. A
quick phone call to your building inspector's office (probably
the plumbing and/or heating guy) should clear up any
requirements with which you must comply. Obviously,
your plumber will be the one complying, but you should
know before you shop.

Cindy Hamilton
 
On Wed, 2 Mar 2011 03:24:52 -0600, "Storrmmee"
wrote:

Lucky you! I'd love to have an outdoor kitchen, but my yard isn't
optimal for that type of entertaining and the weather isn't conducive
to it 90% of the time anyway.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
this won't be a kitchen like i would have if money/space weren't concerns,
but i do want a smoker to play with and i just thought of the nat gas grill
as more of an emergency thing, the dh doesn't care much about grilling out,
in some alternative universe there is a gasibo with a roof and screens and a
table with a small frig and and and, lol, Lee
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On 2011-03-02, Storrmmee wrote:

The only downside I can think of is, propane burns hotter. So, if you
are going to use a grill designed for natural gas, shouldn't be a
problem. OTOH, If you plan to convert a propane grill to natural gas,
you may not get the heat output you expect.

Also, it's been my experience in the past, all grills are not created
equal. Some are just cheap junk. Also, consider there are two basic
designs. One type simply heats via gas burner, like a gas oven
broiler. Metal plates between the grills and the burner keep grease
and such off the burner. The other design generates heat by heating
lava rocks above the burner. The rocks radiate heat and run
interference to all the fats/juices. If you get the metal plate kind,
you may be locked in.

We had a cheapo gas grill that used lava rocks, but came with a
miserly amt of the rocks. It wouldn't get as hot as I wanted for some
things, like searing steaks, both because there weren't enough rocks
absorbing/radiating heat and cuz the rocks level was way below the
grills. Fortunately, I was able to simply add more lava rocks and
solved the problem. Not sure you could do that with the metal plate
design. I suspect some metal plate designs would benefit from
addition of lava rocks, but it would depend on the how that particular
plate model was designed.

Some things to consider.

nb
 
On Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:39:43 -0600, "Storrmmee"
wrote:


It's still part of an outdoor kitchen setup and that's how you need to
think of it, Stormmee. It will certainly be a lot more attractive
than just plopping a gas grill outside. It will also be a selling
point when that happens... even if it's your heirs who are doing the
sale.


Too bad your husband is such a poop when it comes to grilling. I like
it so much that I've gone through cycles of outdoor cooking 5-6 days
of the week.


Outdoor kitchens certainly don't have to be *that* fancy. :)

Build your grill (they are drop in units) into a permanent structure
next to/attached to the house with counter space on each side
http://lovethatbarbecue.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/simple-outdoor-kitchen.jpeg
and you're good to go. A pergola would be icing on the cake.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:27:02 -0600, "Storrmmee"
wrote:

As a retired inspector, I looked at the grill (if present) and its
fuel type and the method of hookup. If hard connected the grill had to
be fixed, but if an approved gas quick-connect and stop valve were
installed, the grill could be movable with approved hose/connectors
used.
Other jurisdictions may have other codes in place.
--
Mr.E
 
lots of factors, and will have time to choose the actual grill, i mostly
wanted to make sure i wasn't being silly to get it done for the fitting part
when that phase is in play, purchasing the actual grill is a whole 'nother
kettle of fish,

thanks, Lee
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