Archive for January, 2011

Have you ever used an old fridge shelf as a barbecue grill?

Have you ever used an old fridge shelf as a barbecue grill?
If so, did you get any symptoms of cadmium poisoning?
Cadmium poisoning from a refrigerator shelf used as an improvised …
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What is the best way to clean out a gas grill?

Every time I go to light my gas grill, it flares up so bad that it lifts the lid. I’ve dissected it (removed the grates and flame covering) and taken my shop vac to it, but it still flares up.
Flare-ups DO NOT LIFT a grill lid. You are having EXPLOSIONS of GAS that’s [...]

A gas barbecue grill uses propane gas.The propane is stored in a rigid tank.What happens to the pressure?

Of the propane when the tank is left outside on a very hot summer day?What about on a cold winter day?
The pressure is zero at -44°F. As the temperature moves up from there the pressure will increase. At 0°F the pressure is about 30psi, at 70°F the pressure is about 130psi and at 100°F the [...]

Any good tips out there on keeping a gas propane grill clean?

I just bought a new propane gas grill and I was wondering if anybody has any good tips or suggestions on cleaning the enameled grates. Anthing as far as a spray or a type of brush.
i treat a preheated grill grate with a paper towel dipped in cooking oil,use tongs to wipe the grate.just like [...]

how do i cook something with indirect heat on my gas grill?

i have a 4 burner gas grill and want to slow cook some ribs.. is it possible to do it on my grill?
We even do small beef roasts! BEST roast I’ve ever tasted! He’ll turn the grill on high to get it all warm and then turn off one side and the other on low. [...]

Can a gas grill or similar sized propane tank be used temporarily in place of a regular outdoor tank?

We had a 57 gallon propane tank outside out house that was used for a gas stove only. We only went through about 20 gallons of propane per year. This tank (with a half tank of gas) was recently stolen. Is it possible to hook up a gas grill or similar sized [...]

Where do I get propane for my gas grill propane tank?

My apartment complex banned charcoal grills so I got my hands on a gas grill for cheap that uses propane from a tank. I’ve never owned a gas grill before and have only used them once or twice in the past. I see you can buy tanks in places like Lowe’s, Target, CostCo, etc., but [...]

Does a propane gas grill operate sluggishly in cooler weather?

I have a new propane gas grill and a full tank. Last night at 50 degrees, the grill had a very small flame and kept going out. No wind. Today at 65f, its operating better. Is this normal. Any ideas to improve it in cool weather?
yes propane doe,s not vaporize as fast in [...]

How do I get off thick melted plastic off of the outside of a BBQ grill lid?

Long story short a guest at my hotel leaned a large plastic picnic table against the closed BBQ Grill and It melted alot. I need to try to get it off quickly. I heard about using baking soda and water on pans but I don’t think I can swing that. Any ideas?
I [...]