Kid Cid Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I turn it off for sure because I'm paranoid like that. At my new house (8 mos or so) I now have birds trying to build a nest in the grill. Never seen this before. This of course is when I forgot to put the cover on. That wouldn't happen if you used it more than once a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMRogers Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I turn it off, but when I forget to then I turn it the wrong way and think it's broken because it won't light. I do this too - turn it off 90% of the time (more due to loss of propane - minimal, but enough to make me do it), but the 10% of the time I'll come back, think "hmm, somethign seems weird" as I'm turning it the other way, turn on burners, and get a little spurt, then nothing - think "crap - out of gas..." Then remember, turn other way, adn when I finally get it all taken care of, light it and cause I was screwing around figuring it all out, have a nice fireball.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I turn it off, but when I forget to then I turn it the wrong way and think it's broken because it won't light. I'm retarded like that. thats called ADD ... they have medicine for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm finally looking into trading in the old Weber for a gas grill, for the sake of convenience. It takes me almost 30 minutes from the time I start the process until I can throw the meat on, and sometimes I just avoid it (and use the oven or buy takeout - yuck!) due to time pressure. Does anyone have an idea whether I'll also be saving $ due to the cost of gas vs. charcoal? I go through a 25lb bag about every 2 weeks during the main spring/summer grill season. Is natural gas a lot cheaper than propane, but more $ up front for the setup? And for a guy with little kids, which one is safer? Keeping them away from the big Weber 'can of fire' while I'm cooking is tough enough. Info please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I always turn off the propane tank with the burners still on ... to allow gas to bleed out of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 That wouldn't happen if you used it more than once a year. That's the problem. I'm using the MoFo 4-5 times a week and was cleaning out a nest each time until I realized it wasn't my kids doing it but rather a freaking bird. What a pain in the ass not to mention the potential disease issues that could be carried, I guess. I need to try and catch him in there, cut off his access and then light the beyotch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I turn off the natural gas valve running to my grill eveytime...so yes... did they use Black pipe or MacGyver it with Copper.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I'm finally looking into trading in the old Weber for a gas grill, for the sake of convenience. That's funny cause I'm about to have the patio installed and haven't bought a grill yet (I gave the person that bought my house my old grill). I was thinking of going charcoal instead of gas because the food tastes sooo much better IMO. Or maybe green egg cause I want to smoke BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Or maybe green egg cause I want to smoke BBQ. hmmm...my pants are getting tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 That's funny cause I'm about to have the patio installed and haven't bought a grill yet (I gave the person that bought my house my old grill). I was thinking of going charcoal instead of gas because the food tastes sooo much better IMO. Or maybe green egg cause I want to smoke BBQ. 3 weeks in, and I'm loving mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 I cook way to often and too much meat for coals on a day to day basis. Sure, at the lake coals, or over the fire. Prior to this year, I always shut the valve off, but just started only closing the grill valves... didn't know if those things leaked or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Wow, I'm usually pretty picky about most things. At first when I got the grill, for about the first year (3 years old) I always did, but after leaving it on a few times on accident and no problems or leaks I just leave it on all the time now. Nobody touches the grill except me anyway and it always has a cover on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I cook way to often and too much meat for coals on a day to day basis. Sure, at the lake coals, or over the fire. So I think you're saying going with gas will save me either time or money, or both.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 So I think you're saying going with gas will save me either time or money, or both.... yup i have both and like tank cook way to much and on short notice for the real grill and if you get a decent gas they can cook pretty well ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 So I think you're saying going with gas will save me either time or money, or both.... [bGEsnob]Don't forget the flavor you'll be saving, as well.[/bGEsnob] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I seriously want to augment my Weber gas grill with a BGE. I want to be able to smoke meats and do pizzas and stuff, but it's hard to give up the convenience of a gas grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I had a gas grill when I bought my BGE. I kept my gas grill for about a year after I got my BGE. I never used it once. I gave it away. I don't find it takes that much more time with a BGE and, for me, the flavor of the food from the BGE is far superior to that of the gas grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I had a gas grill when I bought my BGE. I kept my gas grill for about a year after I got my BGE. I never used it once. I gave it away. I don't find it takes that much more time with a BGE and, for me, the flavor of the food from the BGE is far superior to that of the gas grill. You can get the BGE to cooking temp in 10 minutes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Instead of a big green momo, get a turkey frier, great for fish, chicken, you name it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Instead of a big green momo, get a turkey frier, great for fish, chicken, you name it. In addition to the BGE, I have a turkey fryer. I like my turkey fryer, I just haven't figured out how to smoke a pork butt for 15-20 hours in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You can get the BGE to cooking temp in 10 minutes? No, I sure can't. Depending on what I'm cooking, it'll take me 20-30 minutes--the 10-20 minute difference in getting it to temp falls into the "not that much more time" category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 You can get the BGE to cooking temp in 10 minutes? It honestly doesn't take that long. It lights quickly. I light it before I start getting whatever I am cooking together, and by the time I have gotten everything staged and have a beer open, I am ready. Besides...if it takes a little longer, that's just more beer to drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Natural gas... I just leave the grill burning all the time. That way I don't need to worry about the grill warming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40Rocket Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Yes-Everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It honestly doesn't take that long. It lights quickly. I light it before I start getting whatever I am cooking together, and by the time I have gotten everything staged and have a beer open, I am ready. Besides...if it takes a little longer, that's just more beer to drink The problem is that when you don't get home from the commute until 7:30 - 8 PM, every minute is precious. That doesn't mean I'm not thinking about an Egg, but it will never be the one and only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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