I just got mygrillgrates. Work well. Working on them sticking....practice.
I have a PGS Legacy and its high heat has destroyed every other metal grate, Heavy grade sns, enamel, cast iron all rusted. The grille grates can't rust there airplane grade aluminium anodized. Expensive, but absolutely worth it..
One thing to keep in mind with aluminum is that it melts a little north of 1200 F. 700 to 850 F is a great searing temp with GGs. Don't go out and buy the hottest burning charcoal you can find, throw it in the SnS, hit with a hair dryer, and try to see how hot your GGs will get. 1) it will be way too hot and 2) you might melt them.
I've easily seen my GGs exceed 1000 F just using Kingsford Blue Bag.
David Parrish - the melting point of aluminum is indeed 1221°F. The melting point of anodized aluminum, which is what Grill Grates is made of, is well north of that 1221° figure. BUT, I have seen warped Grill Grates. The temp that does that is insane and abusive to ones cooker.
When I was testing the prototype GGs Brad sent me I mentioned to him that I'd hit temps exceeding my IR thermometer's range of 1142 F. He told me to be careful as I was getting close to melting them. I wonder if the anodized portion is surface layer. Good question for GrillGrate Brad I think.
i have a weber Q300. it comes with cast iron grates and i love and hate them. i love how well they cook, i hate how they rust. they rust from the bottom up so i honestly don't know how they could be kept alive for any real time frame. my grates are splitting and bursting and i will eventually need to replace them. i don't know what i will do because i don't want to replace them yet AGAIN with something that won't last. those are expensive and heavy things to replace
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i have a weber Q300. it comes with cast iron grates and i love and hate them. i love how well they cook, i hate how they rust. they rust from the bottom up so i honestly don't know how they could be kept alive for any real time frame. my grates are splitting and bursting and i will eventually need to replace them. i don't know what i will do because i don't want to replace them yet AGAIN with something that won't last. those are expensive and heavy things to replace
I bet Grillgrates would cut you a custom set to fit the Q300 ...
DeusDingo - I don't know. I'd at least give them a call to discuss. Also, the owner GrillGrate Brad hangs out here in the pit and he might want to chime in.
Custom Cuts are more expensive, however, they have kits pre-cut for many grills. You should check out their site to see if they already have you covered. Also, many times you can use a standard kit and don't need a custom kit.
Hi, my name is Darrell. I'm an OTR truck driver for over 25 years. During my off time I love doing backyard cooks. I have a 48" Lang Deluxe smoker, Rec-Tec pellet smoker,1 Weber Genesis 330, 1 Weber Performer (blue), 2 Weber kettles (1 black and 1 Copper), 1 26" Weber kettle, a WSM, 8 Maverick Redi Chek thermometers, a PartyQ, 2 SnS, Grill Grates, Cast Iron grates, 1 ThermoPop (orange) and 2 ThermoPens (pink and orange) and planning on adding more cooking accessories. Now I have an Anova sous vide, the Dragon blower and 2 Chef alarms from Thermoworks.
Any special procedures for charcoal grills? Only if you use lighter fluid and make a bonfire like Myron Mixon! Wait to place GrillGrates after the coals are burned down, ready to grill and preheat for 10-15 minutes. Otherwise you will burn off all your seasoning. NOTE: Aluminum melts at 1125F. Most grills top out at 700-800F. Most charcoal purists are Weber or Green Egg aficionados who understand heat control well. GrillGrates functionality is the same for charcoal grills. Food is protected from charring flare-ups and good juices sizzle just below the food for noticeably juicer more tender meats – particularly chicken and pork. If you are a high- heat charcoal griller you will love the way GrillGrates sear a steak while protecting it from drying out and charring. NOTE: You will be able to do more direct (rather than indirect) grilling with GrillGrates on charcoal grills.
I think their melting point # is off, but this at least indicates the anodization isn't throughout the GG's interior. I pinged Brad. My curiosity is definitely peaked!
David Parrish - I don't believe the GGs are 100% anodized aluminum. Not even close. I think reaching out to Brad is a very good idea. When I use my GGs, I seldom get the KKs over 550-600 dome. That gets my GGs plenty hot enuf for me. I'm not one of these guys that has to get a 900° dome.
One thing to keep in mind with aluminum is that it melts a little north of 1200 F. 700 to 850 F is a great searing temp with GGs. Don't go out and buy the hottest burning charcoal you can find, throw it in the SnS, hit with a hair dryer, and try to see how hot your GGs will get. 1) it will be way too hot and 2) you might melt them.
I've easily seen my GGs exceed 1000 F just using Kingsford Blue Bag.
Good stuff here guys! Yes GG will melt around 1200 and can warp before that. Those are insane temps and not ideal for grilling and as someone mentioned not good for your cooker either. From our experience ideal super hot grilling is 800F-900F at the GrillGrate. Beyond that the sear marks are burns not flavor bars. The steak comp team guys have this down to an artform and all of them are using charcoal.
I totally agree CeramicChef. Reading Brad's "early days" story of cutting grates in his spare bedroom was inspiring to me, as was his really nifty product idea!
David Parrish, I was looking around AR for some info on Grill Grate sizing in relation to the SnS. I'm so glad I found this thread! I've not bought the SnS just yet, but working on my reverse sear technique and flare ups are my biggest issue. I don't enjoy constantly spraying the coals. I'm excited to see that there's a custom SnS sized GG coming soon! Do you find the GG slides easily (with tongs or the GG tool) to allow brief access to the hinged grate?
David Parrish, I was looking around AR for some info on Grill Grate sizing in relation to the SnS. I'm so glad I found this thread! I've not bought the SnS just yet, but working on my reverse sear technique and flare ups are my biggest issue. I don't enjoy constantly spraying the coals. I'm excited to see that there's a custom SnS sized GG coming soon! Do you find the GG slides easily (with tongs or the GG tool) to allow brief access to the hinged grate?
Yeppers, they slide easy and work great controlling flare-ups.
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