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Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
Does anybody know anything or has this grill and can recommend it?
The price is good, and I was almost certain I am going to buy it. However when I took a look at it at Lowes I found that the lid is not that heavy i.e. the sheet of metal is not that thick and definetely is not doubled as some others there. I was thinking that a heavier lid would keep the temperature better? Any comments? Is this a good grill? http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...84873-451-2215 |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
Kostia > wrote:
>Does anybody know anything or has this grill and can recommend it? >The price is good, and I was almost certain I am going to buy it. >However when I took a look at it at Lowes I found that the lid is not >that heavy i.e. the sheet of metal is not that thick and definetely is >not doubled as some others there. I was thinking that a heavier lid >would keep the temperature better? Any comments? Is this a good grill? >http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...84873-451-2215 The Char-broils were denigrated by Consumer Reports, iirc. Look at the Weber Genesis Silver C, which has the same configuration, but not the stainless steel, which looks good but doesn't really do anything but look good. --Blair "You might have to go across the street to Home Depot..." |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
Blair P. Houghton wrote:
> Look at the Weber Genesis Silver C, which has the same > configuration, but not the stainless steel, which looks > good but doesn't really do anything but look good. > > --Blair I just bought my parents the Weber Genesis Silver B for $349.00... It's prolly about the best grill you can find in that price range... very solid and doesn't incinerate your food like their last El Cheapo Char-Broil they owned... ~john! |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
We bought a Coleman similar to the 42,000 BTU unit that Loew's sells for
$399. It's higher rated, very sturdy, and we love it. Dick Kostia wrote in message ... >Does anybody know anything or has this grill and can recommend it? >The price is good, and I was almost certain I am going to buy it. >However when I took a look at it at Lowes I found that the lid is not >that heavy i.e. the sheet of metal is not that thick and definetely is >not doubled as some others there. I was thinking that a heavier lid >would keep the temperature better? Any comments? Is this a good grill? >http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...84873-451-2215 |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
"Kostia" > wrote in message om... > Does anybody know anything or has this grill and can recommend it? > The price is good, and I was almost certain I am going to buy it. > However when I took a look at it at Lowes I found that the lid is not > that heavy i.e. the sheet of metal is not that thick and definetely is > not doubled as some others there. I was thinking that a heavier lid > would keep the temperature better? Any comments? Is this a good grill? > http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...84873-451-2215 Contrary to popular opinion, this is a very good grill. I owned a Weber for fifteen years and recently bought a new Silver B. Weber's are without a doubt the best built grills under $400. Now as to this Char-Broil. I had the pleasure of cooking on this same grill recently at a party. I loved the griddle that comes standard and the cast iron burners were very precise. My only complaint is the lid allows a lot of heat through because it is not double walled. It is very tall though and that helps. Insulated lids aren't standard until you get into the $700 dollar range for any manufacturer. |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
The thing is that even though people are suggesting Weber, at this
price range it has more space, BTUs and a heavy-duty rotisserie. My impression that it may loose heat is apparently true. The only question is how bad is it and is it that big of a problem? |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
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>"Kostia" > wrote in message . com... >> Does anybody know anything or has this grill and can recommend it? >> The price is good, and I was almost certain I am going to buy it. >> However when I took a look at it at Lowes I found that the lid is not >> that heavy i.e. the sheet of metal is not that thick and definetely is >> not doubled as some others there. I was thinking that a heavier lid >> would keep the temperature better? Any comments? Is this a good grill? >> http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=prod...84873-451-2215 > >Contrary to popular opinion, this is a very good grill. >I owned a Weber for fifteen years and recently bought >a new Silver B. Weber's are without a doubt the best >built grills under $400. >Now as to this Char-Broil. I had the pleasure of cooking on >this same grill recently at a party. I loved the griddle that >comes standard and the cast iron burners were very precise. >My only complaint is the lid allows a lot of heat through because >it is not double walled. It is very tall though and that helps. >Insulated lids aren't standard until you get into the >$700 dollar range for any manufacturer. > > > > > > > > I have a Tek Cherokee, and love it! Nartker @ AOL.com Nartker |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
"Kostia" > wrote in message om... > The thing is that even though people are suggesting Weber, at this > price range it has more space, BTUs and a heavy-duty rotisserie. My > impression that it may loose heat is apparently true. The only > question is how bad is it and is it that big of a problem? > For the money, the Char-Broil is a very good deal. Like I said the height of the lid is sufficient enough to offset the heat loss. You don't want to be using this to incinerate meat anyway. Even the Weber in this price range has a single wall lid and is another $150 more expensive with lesser burners. |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
levelwave > wrote:
>Blair P. Houghton wrote: >> Look at the Weber Genesis Silver C, which has the same >> configuration, but not the stainless steel, which looks >> good but doesn't really do anything but look good. > >I just bought my parents the Weber Genesis Silver B for $349.00... It's >prolly about the best grill you can find in that price range... very >solid and doesn't incinerate your food like their last El Cheapo >Char-Broil they owned... Cooks' Illustrated also did a comparison test of grills, and rated the Weber Genesis Silver series best for price and even cooking. I bought mine because nobody was running them down. And mine works beautifully. I've never had anything go wrong on it that wasn't my own damn fault. And the Weber people are perfectly obsequieous about customer service. When mine was delivered, it had some minor scratches on the tray tables. I reported them in an email, and I had brand new tables within two weeks. I got the Genesis Silver C, and I think if I had to do it again, I'd just get the A (the lowest-cost model, with no tables and no side burner, $250-350) because I put it in a spot where the patio table would work perfectly well for staging, and I've used the side burner exactly once, and could have done as well leaving that pot on the kitchen stove. --Blair "Can't recommend them highly enough." |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
I don't think anyone has ever used the side burner.
Cheers, Kent "Blair P. Houghton" wrote: > > levelwave > wrote: > >Blair P. Houghton wrote: > >> Look at the Weber Genesis Silver C, which has the same > >> configuration, but not the stainless steel, which looks > >> good but doesn't really do anything but look good. > > > >I just bought my parents the Weber Genesis Silver B for $349.00... It's > >prolly about the best grill you can find in that price range... very > >solid and doesn't incinerate your food like their last El Cheapo > >Char-Broil they owned... > > Cooks' Illustrated also did a comparison test of grills, > and rated the Weber Genesis Silver series best for price > and even cooking. > > I bought mine because nobody was running them down. > > And mine works beautifully. > > I've never had anything go wrong on it that wasn't my own > damn fault. > > And the Weber people are perfectly obsequieous about customer > service. > > When mine was delivered, it had some minor scratches on > the tray tables. I reported them in an email, and I had > brand new tables within two weeks. > > I got the Genesis Silver C, and I think if I had to do it > again, I'd just get the A (the lowest-cost model, with > no tables and no side burner, $250-350) because I put > it in a spot where the patio table would work perfectly > well for staging, and I've used the side burner exactly > once, and could have done as well leaving that pot on the > kitchen stove. > > --Blair > "Can't recommend them highly enough." |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
"Kent H." writes:
> >"Blair P. Houghton" wrote: >> levelwave wrote: >> >Blair P. Houghton wrote: >> >> Look at the Weber Genesis Silver C, which has the same >> >> configuration, but not the stainless steel, which looks >> >> good but doesn't really do anything but look good. >> > >> >I just bought my parents the Weber Genesis Silver B for $349.00... It's >> >prolly about the best grill you can find in that price range... very >> >solid and doesn't incinerate your food like their last El Cheapo >> >Char-Broil they owned... >> >> Cooks' Illustrated also did a comparison test of grills, >> and rated the Weber Genesis Silver series best for price >> and even cooking. >> >> I bought mine because nobody was running them down. >> >> And mine works beautifully. >> >> I've never had anything go wrong on it that wasn't my own >> damn fault. >> >> And the Weber people are perfectly obsequieous about customer >> service. >> >> When mine was delivered, it had some minor scratches on >> the tray tables. I reported them in an email, and I had >> brand new tables within two weeks. >> >> I got the Genesis Silver C, and I think if I had to do it >> again, I'd just get the A (the lowest-cost model, with >> no tables and no side burner, $250-350) because I put >> it in a spot where the patio table would work perfectly >> well for staging, and I've used the side burner exactly >> once, and could have done as well leaving that pot on the >> kitchen stove. >I don't think anyone has ever used the side burner. More often than not a propane gas side burner outdoors unless kept at its higher settings will be put out with the least gust of wind.... then by the time it's noticed more than an hour has passed, the pot is cold and the gas was wasted.... best outdoor cooktop is a Coleman white gas stove, lotsa BTUs when needed and even on the lowest settings it would take a hurricane to put out the flame. Personally in all the years I've been grilling maybe twice I needed a side burner, and then I used my Coleman. ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- Sheldon ```````````` "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 04:34:11 GMT, "Kent H." >
wrote: >I don't think anyone has ever used the side burner. >Cheers, >Kent Maybe your side burner is a poor quality? I use mine all the tme. One of my grills moves easily so it's kept in the garage. I wheel it just outside the door and deep fry with it. It's also great for making sauces while the meat is cooking. My favorite part is there is about 2% cleanup compared to doing this indoors. Gar |
Char-Broil Grill review? Model 2215, Stainless at Lowes
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