jay wrote:

> IMO the open burner unit is better. You can actually get it
> completely clean and use oven cleaner as needed. The drip pans can
> go into the dishwasher.

Thanks, Jay. Good to know. Wish I could actually see one of each in the
flesh so I could compare.

> The 4 - 15k BTU burner unit is better than the one with the mix of
> different BTU burners. If you don't want 15k turn it down.

That's kinda what I thought.

> I have not had the grill option but I know that it needs some very
> good ventilation. I would definitely like the grill if it had the
> griddle plate option..easier to clean up. The grate/grill will
> require some serious clean up after each use.
>
> This unit will have 4 burners and the grill/griddle instead of six
> burners. Some folks will never use six burners but I do fairly often.
> If you need extra cooking space you can use the griddle to some
> degree like a large burner.

Actually, I've never needed more than 4 burners, so I'm kinda leaning toward
the 30" range. If there were overwhelming opinion about getting the
grill/griddle, I might spring for the 36" and get it, tho.


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EZ from St. Louis