Gas BBQ/Grilling

doctorchopper · 17-05-2020 7:10pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

If you are in Dublin you can order gas bottles for delivery. They collect your empty (if you have one) a few days later.

https://shop.flogas.ie/collections/bottled-gas?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp7vNj4y76QIVQeztCh2XKQRcEAAYASAAEgJwk_D_BwE&q=shop%2Fbottled-gas

extra 10 euro form delivery, almost all petrol stations have gas bottles

Gloomtastic! · 17-05-2020 10:53pm

And hardware stores......

rubadub · 17-05-2020 11:45pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

And hardware stores......

I was wondering if gardai will be stationed at hardware store entrances, not all of course but they might be at big ones, they have been outside the main road near my local shopping centre numerous times, I know people who were questioned but it was about distances and where they were going.

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/3736c7-government-approves-moving-to-phase-1-of-easing-covid-19-restriction/#stay-at-home-except-for-the-following-5-reasons

During Phase 1, it is intended that customers should restrict visits to such stores for essential supplies

it was said it should only be for emergencies like repairing leaking roofs etc, you might have a hard time convincing the gardai of how essential your BBQ is.

maniac2003 · 19-05-2020 12:52am

https://www.buyitdirect.ie/p/iq-6-burner-gas-bbq-with-side-burner.-free-accessory-pack-includes-bbq-cover-and-utensil-set-iqbq6bchts

Is this a good buy or am i wasting money

AEH1984 · 19-05-2020 7:57am

maniac2003 wrote: »

https://www.buyitdirect.ie/p/iq-6-burner-gas-bbq-with-side-burner.-free-accessory-pack-includes-bbq-cover-and-utensil-set-iqbq6bchts

Is this a good buy or am i wasting money

I have the 4 burner model and really enjoy it, loving the hot plate.

Just on a side note, that website is very random for pricing. I got mine for €250 and it said I was saving €100. It's now gone up to €425 and it still says your saving €96.

The "free" utensils are ok but you might want to invest in your own.

The cover is decent, has protected it against the little rain we have had so far.

maniac2003 · 19-05-2020 10:04am

AEH1984 wrote: »

I have the 4 burner model and really enjoy it, loving the hot plate.

Just on a side note, that website is very random for pricing. I got mine for €250 and it said I was saving €100. It's now gone up to €425 and it still says your saving €96.

The "free" utensils are ok but you might want to invest in your own.

The cover is decent, has protected it against the little rain we have had so far.

Whats it like for maintenance? Hiw dobyou clean it? Does the hot plate not gather up grease?

AEH1984 · 19-05-2020 10:18am

I put a bit of heat back into it and use a wire brush on the grill. For the hot plate I use a bottle of water like this [HTML]https://www.nisbets.ie/vogue-clear-squeeze-sauce-bottle-12oz/k657[/HTML] while the plate is still hot, steam the debris off it, wipe it down with a sponge and dry with kitchen towel, has worked so far.

heldel00 · 19-05-2020 12:47pm

Courier just arrived with Weber spirit 2 e310, ordered 5th May so quite a wait.

The Nal · 19-05-2020 12:54pm

AEH1984 wrote: »

Just on a side note, that website is very random for pricing.

Also worth reading their google reviews for a chuckle.

AEH1984 · 19-05-2020 11:06pm

Hi guys, this might seem like a stupid question.

How long should a cylinder of propane last?

I have my bbq about 3 weeks, have used it everyday almost, the gas ran out tonight. I think there might be a leak somewhere or is it that Ive actually used all of the gas?

Will buy a new cylinder tomorrow and test for a leak.

Charlie19 · 19-05-2020 11:11pm

When not in use, are you turning off the valve that connects to the cylinder?

AEH1984 · 19-05-2020 11:14pm

Yeah, and removing the connection from the cylinder

Dizzyblonde · 20-05-2020 9:39am

That seems like way too quickly all right.

JohnCleary · 20-05-2020 12:00pm

We have an old Gas BBQ which also took lava rock. We loved it, but it's time to replace.

All gas BBQ's i've been searching for don't have a grate above the gas burners to place lava rock on. I could easily fabricate a grate for this, but would prefer to just buy complete.

We're looking at a decent yoke (very descriptive!) with a budget of approx. €500

Henry Ford III · 20-05-2020 2:00pm

Are you cooking a bison or something most nights?

The Nal · 20-05-2020 2:07pm

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Are you cooking a bison or something most nights?

Nice fat cap on this guy

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padyjoe · 20-05-2020 3:34pm

That 3 weeks looks right. When I had a 11.34 kg butane gas heater on everyday for the winter, the fill never lasted longer than around 3 weeks.
I just looked at my Portachef 3 burner consumption sticker yesterday, it says 470 gramms per hour, propane is 11 kgs, so it equals roughly to 22 days.
Unless you increase your bean intake! ;-)

jos28 · 20-05-2020 6:27pm

I wish those cylinders had a guage to tell you when it's nearly empty. Mine ran out this evening half way through cooking :mad:

august12 · 20-05-2020 6:33pm

jos28 wrote: »

I wish those cylinders had a guage to tell you when it's nearly empty. Mine ran out this evening half way through cooking :mad:

I think there is a new type of cylinder which is transparent and much lighter, spotted it on a site a few weeks ago. Not sure how expensive it is though.

august12 · 20-05-2020 6:34pm

https://www.flogas.ie/residential/lpg/lpg-bottled-gas/gaslight/

Seems to be suitable for bbqs

jos28 · 20-05-2020 6:34pm

august12 wrote: »

I think there is a new type of cylinder which is transparent and much lighter, spotted it on a site a few weeks ago. Not sure how expensive it is though.

Worth checking out alright, you're supposed to know by the weight :rolleyes: They are heavy cylinders to me either way

whippet · 20-05-2020 6:37pm

august12 wrote: »

https://www.flogas.ie/residential/lpg/lpg-bottled-gas/gaslight/

Seems to be suitable for bbqs

I’ve one of these hooked up to the Weber at the moment - so all good

august12 · 20-05-2020 6:46pm

whippet wrote: »

I’ve one of these hooked up to the Weber at the moment - so all good

Are they much lighter than the steel cylinder? Seems to be a good network of stockists around the country, what's the difference in price???

padyjoe · 20-05-2020 6:46pm

jos28 wrote: »

I wish those cylinders had a guage to tell you when it's nearly empty. Mine ran out this evening half way through cooking :mad:

Get a scales and do your math.

jos28 · 20-05-2020 6:56pm

padyjoe wrote: »

Get a scales and do your math.

Ah that's too much like hard work. I'm definitely checking out that cylinder that August mentioned

doctorchopper · 20-05-2020 7:16pm

august12 wrote: »

Are they much lighter than the steel cylinder? Seems to be a good network of stockists around the country, what's the difference in price???

Incredibly light, they hold the same amount of propane so cost the same as the steel ones, you just have to pay the deposit (always seems to be non refundable). I lucked out when they first came out and traded 2 steel ones for 2 gaslight ones. Best and cheapest place in Dublin to get them refilled is Newlands Garden centre, 32 euro. Most places that claim they stock them never have them in stock.

doctorchopper · 20-05-2020 7:17pm

jos28 wrote: »

I wish those cylinders had a guage to tell you when it's nearly empty. Mine ran out this evening half way through cooking :mad:

I have 2 bottles, always keep 1 full, that way i can completely empty the bottle and not worry about running out

august12 · 20-05-2020 7:40pm

doctorchopper wrote: »

Incredibly light, they hold the same amount of propane so cost the same as the steel ones, you just have to pay the deposit (always seems to be non refundable). I lucked out when they first came out and traded 2 steel ones for 2 gaslight ones. Best and cheapest place in Dublin to get them refilled is Newlands Garden centre, 32 euro. Most places that claim they stock them never have them in stock.

Well I'm in Limerick, so Dublin stockists are of no benefit to me, Applegreen seem to stock them, will try there first.
I have one steel so could probably trade that when empty.

jos28 · 20-05-2020 7:59pm

I presume I can still use the same regulator ?

Sheep Shagger · 20-05-2020 8:05pm

whippet wrote: »

I’ve one of these hooked up to the Weber at the moment - so all good

I assume they all have the standard Weber cylinder fitting on them? My bottle must nearly be empty so wondering if I can swap an old bottle for one of these new ones ?

Have a second bottle with the older fitting on it, anyone know of you can only swap like for like?

salmocab · 20-05-2020 9:48pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

I assume they all have the standard Weber cylinder fitting on them? My bottle must nearly be empty so wondering if I can swap an old bottle for one of these new ones ?

Have a second bottle with the older fitting on it, anyone know of you can only swap like for like?

I’ve swapped for different type and different brand they don’t seem to care so long as you have a cylinder

Dizzyblonde · 20-05-2020 10:06pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

We have an old Gas BBQ which also took lava rock. We loved it, but it's time to replace.

All gas BBQ's i've been searching for don't have a grate above the gas burners to place lava rock on. I could easily fabricate a grate for this, but would prefer to just buy complete.

We're looking at a decent yoke (very descriptive!) with a budget of approx. €500

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Bumping this after merging into the main Gas BBQ thread - can anyone advise?

@ JohnCleary, I've merged it with this thread because it's more likely to be seen in here.

whippet · 21-05-2020 4:23pm

I paid €33 for my one .. had to pay deposit as no cylinder to return .. but I found an old one at the back of the shed earlier so will get another gaslight to keep as a spare

Alkers · 22-05-2020 4:55pm

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

***
Bumping this after merging into the main Gas BBQ thread - can anyone advise?

@ JohnCleary, I've merged it with this thread because it's more likely to be seen in here.

When homestore and more have their BBQs in, they sell grating that is used to replace the flavour difusers (or whatever they call them now) on their models, which you might be able to use on another BBQ.
The homestore and more ones aren't half bad either, but they do have an issue of only the middle section of the cooking area getting very hot so you do need to get a big one.

maniac2003 · 22-05-2020 8:34pm

The Nal wrote: »

Also worth reading their google reviews for a chuckle.

Ordered tuesdsy and got it this morning, great service, easy enough assemble had first meal off it tonight, fantastic flavour I am delighted with it

JohnCleary · 23-05-2020 1:08pm

Alkers wrote: »

When homestore and more have their BBQs in, they sell grating that is used to replace the flavour difusers (or whatever they call them now) on their models, which you might be able to use on another BBQ.
The homestore and more ones aren't half bad either, but they do have an issue of only the middle section of the cooking area getting very hot so you do need to get a big one.

Thanks, ended up getting the largest BBQ Homestore and More had in stock in the shop, it's a big un!

It doesn't have a grate between the cooking grate and burners (so gas only) but we'll live with it.

Buyingcar2012 · 23-05-2020 10:19pm

Hi. Where do you guys buy your ribs, pork shoulders? I’m based in dublin.

Charlie19 · 24-05-2020 12:30am

Buyingcar2012 wrote: »

Hi. Where do you guys buy your ribs, pork shoulders? I’m based in dublin.

Premium Butchers Ballymount is brilliant for bacon ribs, lamb cuts and beef burgers. I find them very reasonable for price.

I'm sure they stock pork cuts but have not tried yet.

blindside88 · 24-05-2020 6:52pm

Very newbie question here guys. I’ve just purchased a new 5 burner gas BBQ, would BBQ’d every summer in the past but maybe once or twice a summer.

I’ve seen that people recommend cleaning the BBQ at the start and end of the season before putting it away. Is that correct? Previously I would have cleaned it down the day after use which was a pain and always put me off using it again.

So am I right in thinking that the advise is just to give it a wipe down after use and fully clean at the end of the season or have I taken that up wrong.

Any advice appreciated.

salmocab · 25-05-2020 6:55am

blindside88 wrote: »

Very newbie question here guys. I’ve just purchased a new 5 burner gas BBQ, would BBQ’d every summer in the past but maybe once or twice a summer.

I’ve seen that people recommend cleaning the BBQ at the start and end of the season before putting it away. Is that correct? Previously I would have cleaned it down the day after use which was a pain and always put me off using it again.

So am I right in thinking that the advise is just to give it a wipe down after use and fully clean at the end of the season or have I taken that up wrong.

Any advice appreciated.

I generally just turn all the burners up and close the lid for for about ten minutes after use then turn them off and give the racks a quick scrape with a wire brush to shift off any heavy stuff. same when I turn it on without the scraping.

Gloomtastic! · 25-05-2020 7:57am

salmocab wrote: »

I generally just turn all the burners up and close the lid for for about ten minutes after use then turn them off and give the racks a quick scrape with a wire brush to shift off any heavy stuff. same when I turn it on without the scraping.

Dare I say Food Safety Advice, but the above seems to be the common method for cleaning the bbq. :rolleyes:

Krombopulos Michael · 25-05-2020 8:07am

hey all,

So just for quickness, I just went with a cheap BBQ from Argos to last me a year or two (maybe more if Im lucky) and ill upgrade in the future.
https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3451663/Trail/searchtext%3EBBQ.htm

Now, the regulator supplied is for Propane gas, however I have an almost empty butane cylinder at home. Is sticking with propane the best option, or should I switch regulator to butane?

salmocab · 25-05-2020 8:10am

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Dare I say Food Safety Advice, but the above seems to be the common method for cleaning the bbq. :rolleyes:

Yeah I think it’s pretty standard

blindside88 · 25-05-2020 8:24am

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Dare I say Food Safety Advice, but the above seems to be the common method for cleaning the bbq. :rolleyes:

What do you do to clean yours after use?

Alkers · 25-05-2020 10:17am

JohnCleary wrote: »

Thanks, ended up getting the largest BBQ Homestore and More had in stock in the shop, it's a big un!

It doesn't have a grate between the cooking grate and burners (so gas only) but we'll live with it.

https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/barbecue-accessories/lava-rock-basket-for-classic-400-bbq/069912.html

I think this is what you need and then fill with lava rock.

Pipmae · 25-05-2020 10:27am

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

hey all,

So just for quickness, I just went with a cheap BBQ from Argos to last me a year or two (maybe more if Im lucky) and ill upgrade in the future.
https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3451663/Trail/searchtext%3EBBQ.htm

Now, the regulator supplied is for Propane gas, however I have an almost empty butane cylinder at home. Is sticking with propane the best option, or should I switch regulator to butane?

Now I've no idea how accurate this is but I did read somewhere before that Propane is better as the BBQ gets hotter with it over Butane.

Gloomtastic! · 25-05-2020 12:27pm

blindside88 wrote: »

What do you do to clean yours after use?

Hot flames and a wire brush before and after a cook.

the beer revolu · 25-05-2020 1:12pm

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Hot flames and a wire brush before and after a cook.

I also oil the bars before and after cooking.

eddiem74 · 25-05-2020 4:09pm

Experts,

What are opinions on this BBQ from Woodies Phoenix 3 Burner Bbq Black?

Are these just buy and go/use or you need additional accessories to use e.g. lava rocks?

Thanks in advance.

afatbollix · 25-05-2020 6:52pm

Cooked a shoulder of lamb on the BBQ today. Indirect heat for 6 hours. Was amazing. Ran out of gas just as the meater told me to take it off the heat what luck is that!

Don't think I left it to rest for long enough but it still was amazing.

*Gas* BBQ/Grilling

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Gas BBQ/Grilling