Hey all, would be interested in getting others thoughts on the below.
Current situation: I have a large BGE, Mak 2-star general, and a 42" Lynx. I'm in the process of considering a grill shake-up for a couple of reasons:
--once I got the Mak 2-star general, I found that I very very rarely use the BGE anymore
--~5 years ago, the Lynx (which is ~12 years old) got a somewhat jury-rigged repair on the auto-ignite system by a local shop. Not sure if that has anything to do with current poor performance, but it's just not what it used to be. I have a repair scheduled in a few weeks to see if there actually is a problem that can be fixed or if it just needs a thorough cleaning
That said, I am considering a little bit of a grill shake up and have one rule I need to abide by . . . I cannot put more than 3 grills on our patio (wife proclamation that I can completely stand by).
Thoughts about the below:
Mak 2-star general: Keeping this. It's only 2 years old and I love it. It has become a primary grill for anything from low-and-slow smokes to seared steaks and chops. Paired with grill grates, it actually can get some nice sear. Going to update with a new drop in "module" that ups the top temperature to 650 (vs. ~400-450)
BGE: If I use this 3x a year, that would be a lot. Looking to replace this with either a Weber 22" Kettle (with Slow n Sear insert) or perhaps the PK Grill. I have also considered the American Grill Works Argentinian style rigs but I'm wondering how often I would actually use that vs. a kettle-style grill which seems like it might be more versatile
LYNX: If this can be fixed properly, I may keep it. But, it's 12 or so years old and I'm always looking for an excuse to buy a new grill. For convenience's sake, and the fact that my wife can easily operate a gas grill by herself when I am not home, I think it makes sense to continue to have a gas grill. If I replace the Lynx, I have been considering splurging another top quality grill and have been considering:
--Hestan Grills: Cooked on one at a local shop. Fantastic but this is a monster of a grill in terms of both size and weight. That's not a bad thing; it would just take up a ton of patio real estate
--Alfresco Grill: Seem incredibly solid and have a lot of drop in options, including a drop in wood or charcoal fire box
--Fire Magic: A perennial favorite on the Amazing Ribs reviews. I have heard some murmurings from a few dealers that there are so many electronics in this thing that upkeep and maintenance long term could be an issue
--Weber Summit: Not quite in the same league as the above. But, I had a Weber Summit ~20+ years ago. It lasted me 10 years, then I passed it down to my sister. She and her husband just sold their house and left it for the new owners who apparently are still giving it a good go. The attraction to Weber is that positive history with the brand and their incredibly customer service
Thoughts on the above gas grills . . . and curious if anyone has a perspective on American Grill Works vs. a Weber Kettle / PK Grill
Thanks . . . and sorry for the long posting from a relative newbie but I promise I will return the favor!
Current situation: I have a large BGE, Mak 2-star general, and a 42" Lynx. I'm in the process of considering a grill shake-up for a couple of reasons:
--once I got the Mak 2-star general, I found that I very very rarely use the BGE anymore
--~5 years ago, the Lynx (which is ~12 years old) got a somewhat jury-rigged repair on the auto-ignite system by a local shop. Not sure if that has anything to do with current poor performance, but it's just not what it used to be. I have a repair scheduled in a few weeks to see if there actually is a problem that can be fixed or if it just needs a thorough cleaning
That said, I am considering a little bit of a grill shake up and have one rule I need to abide by . . . I cannot put more than 3 grills on our patio (wife proclamation that I can completely stand by).
Thoughts about the below:
Mak 2-star general: Keeping this. It's only 2 years old and I love it. It has become a primary grill for anything from low-and-slow smokes to seared steaks and chops. Paired with grill grates, it actually can get some nice sear. Going to update with a new drop in "module" that ups the top temperature to 650 (vs. ~400-450)
BGE: If I use this 3x a year, that would be a lot. Looking to replace this with either a Weber 22" Kettle (with Slow n Sear insert) or perhaps the PK Grill. I have also considered the American Grill Works Argentinian style rigs but I'm wondering how often I would actually use that vs. a kettle-style grill which seems like it might be more versatile
LYNX: If this can be fixed properly, I may keep it. But, it's 12 or so years old and I'm always looking for an excuse to buy a new grill. For convenience's sake, and the fact that my wife can easily operate a gas grill by herself when I am not home, I think it makes sense to continue to have a gas grill. If I replace the Lynx, I have been considering splurging another top quality grill and have been considering:
--Hestan Grills: Cooked on one at a local shop. Fantastic but this is a monster of a grill in terms of both size and weight. That's not a bad thing; it would just take up a ton of patio real estate
--Alfresco Grill: Seem incredibly solid and have a lot of drop in options, including a drop in wood or charcoal fire box
--Fire Magic: A perennial favorite on the Amazing Ribs reviews. I have heard some murmurings from a few dealers that there are so many electronics in this thing that upkeep and maintenance long term could be an issue
--Weber Summit: Not quite in the same league as the above. But, I had a Weber Summit ~20+ years ago. It lasted me 10 years, then I passed it down to my sister. She and her husband just sold their house and left it for the new owners who apparently are still giving it a good go. The attraction to Weber is that positive history with the brand and their incredibly customer service
Thoughts on the above gas grills . . . and curious if anyone has a perspective on American Grill Works vs. a Weber Kettle / PK Grill
Thanks . . . and sorry for the long posting from a relative newbie but I promise I will return the favor!
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