GENESIS EP-310 BLACK NAT Review

This review is for the Weber S-310, the stainless steel version of the E-310, with SS grates and flavor bars like the EP-310. (I got the natural gas version. It comes with the hose already attached, plus the brass coupler.) The front, shelves, and hood are SS. The sides of the hood and shelves are gray aluminum, and the sides and back are gray painted steel. All the parts are of a high quality. Note: The newest S model has a frame around the front doors, not the solid front as shown in the Amazon picture. I prefer the cleaner looking solid front, but this version makes it have the same look and production across the Genesis line.

Everything comes very safely and securely packaged in a large box with lots of cardboard and plastic bags. The various nuts and bolts are in several separate packages. Most of the stainless steel is covered with a rubbery coating that is fairly easily removed. I suggest using a cloth to hold the part being stripped since the SS is a fingerprint magnet. The instructions are mostly pictures, often small. It is easy to make a mistake that can cause a problem further down the assembly. For instance, the clips that have a nut attached should always face the inside of whatever they are being attached to. The four wheels have two that lock. Those two should be placed in the front so they can be reached.

The instructions show two people lifting the top unit out of the box. One can do it if you remove the hood first. Simply remove the retaining bolts and put the hood aside. Next, remove all the parts packed inside the top unit. What is left is easy to lift. You can also slice down the edges of the box with a shop knife and lay the sides flat for easier access. Make sure you have lots of clean flat space in which to work, such as your driveway. Carefully lay all the parts out for easy access and identification.

Use a 7/16" socket wrench for most bolts. One bolt is 11mm, though. The included wrench is very impractical, and is only needed to adjust the front doors to square. You will need a #1 and a #2 Phillips screwdriver for the screws. A power drill will work, but carefully set the torque. Putting it together took me over 2 hours. The excellent design virtually assures proper assembly. After hooking up to the natural gas line, I turned the unit on high. The first burner has the electric spark so it should be opened first. The knobs may feel a bit loose, but that is because they are attached to springy gas regulators. The push-button spark generator is quite effective. To test, and to clean the interior, I let it heat up to 650 degrees - much hotter than my previous grill could ever go. It did so rather quickly, and could have kept going! (The thermometer goes up to 700 degrees.) At that high temperature, the hood handle remained relatively cool, except at the very sides, where it was a little warm. Opening the hood sends out a blast of hot air. You can then appreciate having the control knobs placed well to the side instead of on the front.

The warranty is the best in the business. The parts quality assures full utilization of that warranty, justifying the higher initial cost. It reminds me of another industry leader, Anderson Windows and Doors. There is simply no substitute for the best of something.

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Product Description:
Weber Genesis EP-310, Natural Gas Premium Grill, Black, Features An Enclosed Cart With Corresponding Painted Steel Doors, Stainless Steel Handles & Accent Colored Painted Side & Rear Panels, Grills Have Accent Colored Painted Steel Frame & A Porcelain Enameled Shroud With A Center Mounted Thermometer & Accent Colored Painted Cast Aluminum End Caps, Cooking System Is Rated At 42,000 BTUs, Includes 3 Seamless Stainless Steel Burners & A Crossover Ignition System, Cooking Grates Are 7MM Diameter Stainless Steel Rods With Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars, Primary Cooking Area Measures 507 SQIN, Warming Rack Area Measures 130 SQIN, Giving A Total Cooking Area Of 637 SQIN, Other Features Include 6 Tool Holders, Precision Fuel Gauge, 2 Heavy Duty Front Locking Casters & 2 Heavy Duty Back Swivel Casters, Includes 10' Flexible Hose, Limited Warranty, Weber Cookbook Included, Premium Features Include Stainless Steel Grates & Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars.

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Char-Broil AT280 2-Burner 26,500 BTU Gas Grill Review

I bought this grill elsewhere for 80 bucks and the only thing that I can say is that it is a great grill for 80 bucks. Assembly instructions were clear enough for me to follow and not make any mistakes. I do agree that it took a good chunk of time to put together, but for 80 dollars, what do you expect?

I understand the low star rating for the customer(s) that did not receive all of the parts for their grill (my grill came with all noted parts). What I can't understand is people complaining about a grill this cheap that does what it is supposed to do. If you don't want to assemble a grill (or if you can't read instructions), don't buy the grill online. Did you expect it to be assembled and delivered to your back porch? There are plenty of stores that you can go to and buy a pre-assembled grill. If your expecting the highest quality grill for 80 dollars, then you have another problem altogether.

This grill is perfect for my situation, as we live in a 2 bedroom condo on the second floor that only has a small patio/balcony. I was able to leave the left shelf off of the grill and it fits nice and flush against the corner wall. Although I have only grilled on it 3 times so far, it does a fairly good job and it is much better than using our old propane grill that sat on the floor. I would highly recommend this grill if you are looking for a smaller no frills grill that does its job well.

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The Char-Broil AT280 two-burner gas grill with 26,500 BTUs is an excellent starter grill for the person who enjoys grilling for small groups.The basic two-burner design works to heat up 280 square inches of cooking area with variable temperature control.The grill features a durable porcelain steel lid and firebox, plastic side shelves with handles and tool hooks, and a simple push button igniter.This is a great way to enjoy grilling.

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Broil-Mate Model 155164 Liquid Propane 44,000 BTU Gas Grill with 10,000 BTU Side Burner, Black and Black Chrome Review

Although I didn't buy this from Amazon (it cost less buying online from ACE w/free delivery to my local store), I decided to leave a review here because this is such a great grill!Made in Canada (which could have something to do with it), this grill, which cost me only $230 ($250 here) is everything a $400 grill should be and maybe more.Large, hot, highly adjustable (with a temperature gauge to help you judge), sturdy and seemingly well-designed and durable.Only time will tell on these last two points (we only just bought our grill in March 2010) but previous owners have vouched for workmanship in other reviews.

We use our grill 2-3 times a week (less in the winter, more in the hottest weeks), and we're going to be diligent in covering this grill because we want it to last.Maybe that's what makes these grills durable?Their owners love them so much they take better care of them!

The "flare guard" feature seems to work very well - it allows you to grill at very hot temps without the burnt-black char.You get a nice black "sear", but not the crunchy, bitter burnt parts, so the flame must not be as out-of-control as it can get in some gas grills that get too hot.

Another nice surprise is the warmer grate... often this is in the way of the primary cooking surface (so we've always done without) but this one swings way back when you open the lid, so we haven't felt the need to remove it.And it IS handy for buns or already-cooked-enough food.

The only reason I gave this a "4" is because it probably can't compete with high-end grills, not that I would know because I've never bought one.But if the rating were strictly for value (rather than function/features/quality) I would give it 5 stars without hesitation.

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Broil-Mate has garnered a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the grill industry. We have been making gas grills for more than 20 years and in that time we have learned a thing or two about building a great grill. By listening to our customers, we are continually improving the design, features and quality of out products. To ensure the highest standards and exceptional quality control, Broil-Mate manufactures most components on-site in our state-of-the-art facilities. Decades of experience in building quality grills has taught us what it takes to engineer a grill that performs well in any environment. That commitment is what makes Broil-Mate a brand you can trust.

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Minden Grill Company MMG1000 30,000-BTU Master Grill, Green Review

This Minden Grill Company 30,000 BTU Master Grill has been working perfectly for me since day one.

I received the grill in after just a couple of days (with free shipping and no sales taxes).I spent about 3o minutes assembling it without the instructions (I was hungry and it looked simple).The grill looked great.The only problem was that I assembled one piece backwards so the hose would not connect properly.I had to rewind what I did and assembled it correctly (so follow those simple directions).Soon there after the Tuna steaks were cooking.

This quality grill has worked perfectly from then on out.It fires right up with the presto igniter.You can control three internal burners quickly get the temperature to the optimum temperature (temperature gauge works fine).

The grill is the right size for most families or get together, looks great (we went with the forest green) and is simple to work with.

I realize after it arrived that I had better then expected grill for the long haul so I came back to the site and upgraded to the bamboo cutting board (heck only $14), the side burner and a cover to keep this master grill looking good.

This grill is a solid value and I highly recommend it.

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The Minden Master Propane Gas Grill in green is the ultimate in grilling performance and engineered excellence. The grill comes standard with (6) intelligent features and gives you the opportunity to add various custom grill options.

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Char Broil Magnum 500 Quantum Infrared Three-Burner Gas Grill, with Sideburner Review

I have always been a wood fire BBQ kind of guy - I like meat cooked over a *real* flame, and even charcoal has always seemed to me like cheating (though I've been using a charcoal Weber kettle for 20 years).I never even considered a gas grill for myself for these reasons.

For my senior Mom & Dad, however, the task of lighting charcoal, etc was too much hassle, so this past weekend I went out shopping for a gas grill for them. After going back and forth between three different home centers and Costco, I settled on this unit as by far the best "bang for the buck" in terms of build quality, performance characteristics, and ease of use for under $500.I seriously considered going up to the Weber Genesis, but for 50% more, I just couldn't quite justify it. My requirement was good quality for under $500.

After about a one-hour erector set project putting it all together (not difficult, just time consuming), I fired it up and let it burn off for about 20 minutes. I was immediately impressed with how hot the cooking surfaces became (and how quickly). The nifty temp sensors at the grate level registered 700+ degrees!

After burn-off, I tried it out with what I have found to be one of the trickiest things to grill over open flame (gas or wood/charcoal): raw marinated chicken parts. To be done right, the chicken has to be crispy on the outside - not burned, and moist and completely cooked on the inside.With unevenly shaped and sized chicken parts, this can be devilishly tricky.

But with this grill, I found I was able to keep the left most burner at full throttle, and the two right burners at low settings and get creative.This allowed me to beautifully sear the skin using the left side of the grill, then finish cooking on the right side (with the BBQ closed).The results were amazing.

One of my favorite things about this grill turned out to be that it is really easy to add wood chips for smoke flavor.Because there is a perforated metal "screen" (the infrared reflector) under the food, it catches the wood chips and holds them at a perfect smoking temperature where they will smolder but not flare up.

Speaking of flare-ups, this grill did NOT exhibit flare-ups at all.Even with fatty pieces of chicken that had been marinated in an olive oil mixture, there was almost no burning or smoking, even on the "searing" side of the hot grill.

When turned down low, I also found the evenness of the heating surface to be impressively consistent, and the large stainless "grill" surface not only made great marks on the food, but also did not stick as badly as most coated steel or iron grill surfaces do.

On the con side, I can imagine that the perforated screen is going to require some periodic maintenance to keep it clean.The good news is that it comes out in three easy-to-handle sections shaped like little trays, each holding a section of grill.You pull the "tray" up and out, then lift the grill surface out of the tray making both very easy to clean.

One final note - I also prepared a boneless leg of lamb on the grill using a "generic" rotisserie (Grill-Pro brand).it *barely* fit between the closed lid and the grill surface, but again, the infrared cooking system worked beautifully. I warmed it up at full throttle for about 5-10 minutes before mounting the marinated lamb roast, then allowed it to sear beautifully for about 15 minutes. Then I turned the burners all down to their lowest settings, threw on a thumb-sized stick of oak from one of our trees, and dropped the lid.

An hour and a half later, we enjoyed one of the best lamb roasts I have ever had!

Highly recommended, especially if you can get it for the price I paid (which was about $[...] less than Amazon's currently listed price)

Pros:
*Great heat output for searing
*Even distribution of heat for predictable results
*Good low-temp performance
*Easy to use wood chips for flavor
*Good build quality in the hood and firebox

Cons:
*Bottom 1/2 of construction is a bit flimsy, but better than many at this price point
*Requires pre-heating for about 10 minutes for best results
*Periodic clean-up probably required for optimum performance

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The Char Broil Quantum M500 IR is so named because it features Char Broil's patented and award winning Quantum Infared cooking system.The Quantum Infared cooking system completely elimates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years.Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling.The Quantum Infared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up.This 3 burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infared grates and thus needs just 3 burners and 31,000 BTUs to get the job done.Like the standard M500 4 burner grill from Char Broil, the Quantum Infared has 500 sq. in. of primary cooking area, 280 sq. in. of secondary cooking area, new "Surefire" electronic ignition, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction.The Quantum M500 IR is also a Dual Fuel designed grill for easy conversion to Natural Gas with the purchase of the conversion kit on Amazon.com.As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your invesent.

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Ducane 300111 Heavy-Duty Vinyl Cover Review

This cover is a heavy gage vinyl that fits snugly around our Ducane 4400. It is also long enough to protect the lower cabinet. This allows little moisture or dust on the grill, and keeps it very clean. Easy to put on and remove, with security straps on the sides. My husband loves it.

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