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Default Question: Converting ti infrared

On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:42:19 -0700, "Nonny" > wrote:

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>"Gene" > wrote in message
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>> One of my 2 grills is a Brinkman gas. Is it possible to convert
>> one or
>> two of the burners to infrared?
>>
>> I can'r find anything on that.
>>

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>Unless you are good at metalwork and have an understanding of how
>the IR burners work, it might not turn out too well. I bought a
>portable IR grill a few years back, gutted it and added a second
>IR emitter, also converting to NG from LP. It took some brazing,
>a lot of metal bending/drilling and a whole new manifold to get it
>working, but it was worth it.
>
>FWIW, our local Sam's Club was closing out a Member's Mark SS
>grill that had an IR on one side. The regular price was <$400, as
>I recall, and they were asking <$300 for the floor model. If you
>check Sam's Club or its website, you might be able to find one and
>save a bunch of money.


Too rich for me right now, but thanks for the tip.

I do not have the tools to do what you did. Guess this will have to
wait. OH well!

Thanks for lookin for me before I leap!