"Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> "DGD" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
>> These simply seem to be single burner tubes. How do they
>> compare to the old burner styles. Seems that one would need more of
>> them to provided the coverage, and hence use more gas. True?
>
> Use of gas is related to heat output. A grill capable of say, 30,000 Btu
> will use a given amount of fuel no matter the burner material,
> configuration, or shape. My Vermont Castings has a couple of SS tubes
> with holes in it. Simple, durable, still working perfectly after 6 or 7
> years now.
>
> My grates are porcelin coated cast iron, the best of all worlds. No
> corrosion, heavy, good heat transfer.
>
> As for the outer SS, I'd not go that way as it wold be a bitch to keep
> clean and sparkling.
>
> Check out the Vermont Casting Signature series if you want a well made
> grill. Not the cheaper versions at the big box stores.
>
>
I'm in full agreement with Edwin regarding grates. Changing to
porcelin coated cast iron grates made all the difference in the world.
There's still not enough heat output to grill a steak to "char-rare".
It's great, however, for fish other stuff.

Kent