Replace 1 of 3 burners with infrared?

[DNADave]

I'm buying a 36" Fire Magic Echelon grill and considering replacing 1 of the 3 burners with Infrared. Is this a good idea or unnecessary due to the heat produced by the stainless steel burners? I'll also use the charcoal/smoker basket on indirect cooks and wonder if the infrared limits my options for protein placement, drip pans, etc. Any advice out there?

[JimLinebarger]

When I purchased my Blaze, I ordered an infrared burner for the left zone. I received all 4 regular burners plus the IR burner. So I do not think that they will just send out 2 regular "E" burners and an IR burner. You can contact them to make sure.

[Attjack]

Same here. I would be surprised if you didn't get a full set of regular burners and the sear burner. BBQ Guys chat feature will get you and answer in minutes. In my recent experience with the Blaze sear burner, I would 100% recommend you get one.

[mountainsmoker]

As I recall you can get the Endeavor several ways. All infrared, 1 infrared installed and an infrared at an additional cost that you can replace one of the burners with when needed. I don't believe it affects the smoking chamber. Just call them and ask them.

[Max Good]

Echelon burners are mighty powerful. Many feel dedicated sear burners are unnecessarily with Echelon. You should discuss this with your Fire Magic dealer.

[DNADave]

Thanks everyone! I’m going to skip the sear burner in favor of the added flexibility of 3 similar burners.