Help - new Genesis or previous model?


 
Or, buy the 335 old stock, get the 9mm solid rod SS grates and save a few hundred bucks. THen, if you still feel cramped on the cook space, think about purchasing a Weber Q2000 or Q3000 with the savings. That would give you even more cook space and allow you to cook distinctly different foods on grills simultaneously. I love to cook steaks on Genesis Platinum three burner and then near the end of the cook, I can throw my asparagus on the Q200 and have both done at the same time. That is just one example. Or if you are cooking for a large group, you can fire both up and cook enough ribeyes for a hoard of guests.
 
Bruce said:
Or, buy the 335 old stock, get the 9mm solid rod SS grates and save a few hundred bucks. THen, if you still feel cramped on the cook space, think about purchasing a Weber Q2000 or Q3000 with the savings. That would give you even more cook space and allow you to cook distinctly different foods on grills simultaneously. I love to cook steaks on Genesis Platinum three burner and then near the end of the cook, I can throw my asparagus on the Q200 and have both done at the same time. That is just one example. Or if you are cooking for a large group, you can fire both up and cook enough ribeyes for a hoard of guests.
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Well, one thing that has crossed my mind is to get the outgoing 335 with the 9mm grate, and then with the saved money, get a Blackstone or Camp Chef 36" flat top for my backyard setup...crazy?
 
Paul, that is basically what suggest with the Q grill....but hey, you can do a lot of simultaneous and diverse cooking with the flattop or blackstone. Sounds like a great plan if you think you will use them all and you have the $$$$.
 
PaulSomm said:
Well, one thing that has crossed my mind is to get the outgoing 335 with the 9mm grate, and then with the saved money, get a Blackstone or Camp Chef 36" flat top for my backyard setup...crazy?
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Not crazy. I’ve got a 36” Blackstone as well. It’s a breakfast slayer and primarily why I got it (hash browns, pancakes, eggs, bacon, French toast etc) and it’s great. Not as high quality as I expected but it works so there it is.
 
Carolyn Edelstein said:
I have looked a Napoleon's and they look very nice. Reviews were mixed though, including burners blowing out with wind, and variable quality of customer service. Decided to stick with Weber.
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Just remember if a burner blows out on a Nappy, it will relight itself, if it blows out on a new style Genesis (and believe me they DO) it will keep pouring gas into the firebox until you get a giant fireball type of reignition. Great entertainment but not so good for being safe
 
LMichaels said:
Just remember if a burner blows out on a Nappy, it will relight itself, if it blows out on a new style Genesis (and believe me they DO) it will keep pouring gas into the firebox until you get a giant fireball type of reignition. Great entertainment but not so good for being safe
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Thank you, I had no idea that could happen!
 
Carolyn Edelstein said:
Thank you, I had no idea that could happen!
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Oh yeah and let me tell ya. It's really entertaining to hear that huge WHUMP when it lights off. It happens occasionally on my Wolf. So I typically do not open the lid unless I peek into the flame check holes in front. I am going to build some type of flame crossover tubes like Joe was suggesting
 
Isn't that what the old "Flame Check" system on the old Genesis 1-5 grills was designed to prevent? I thought it would shut down the gas flow if the thermocouple detected that the burner(s) had gone out???
 
Bruce said:
Isn't that what the old "Flame Check" system on the old Genesis 1-5 grills was designed to prevent? I thought it would shut down the gas flow if the thermocouple detected that the burner(s) had gone out???
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At least thanks to the XOver ignition system it minimized that threat. IIRC Weber even touted it as a safety feature
 
New to the forum but lurked for a while now. In case someone is looking for another opinion, I just pulled the trigger on the GII E-325 over the new 2022 models. I labored over the choice, but in the end I preferred the tank on the exterior (easier to muscle into place) and provides more storage underneath as a result. I also felt the side tables are a bit more stable on the 2021 version. The larger table is nice on the 2022, but the larger one flexed a bit. Plus, I think the 2021 has more character.

I have a 2001 Silver B that's tired and has some frame rot in the typical spots... and I just wanted a new one. I plan to rehab it, but being it was my only grill, I didn't want to be without. I've had this Silver B for over 20 years and it's been amazing. I think I'm on my 4th set of flavorizor bars. I also have a small 2-burner Blackstone that's awesome for what it is. The GII storage will finally be a place to keep my supplies for both the Blackstone and the Weber.

I pick up the new beast tomorrow AM!

- Mike
 
Carolyn Edelstein said:
I have looked a Napoleon's and they look very nice. Reviews were mixed though, including burners blowing out with wind, and variable quality of customer service. Decided to stick with Weber.
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The newer Webers dropped the crossover ignition, so if a burner blows out, you have to relight it. Napoleon relights. At least that is my understanding. I stuck with Weber last year just from past experience.
 
JSaus said:
The newer Webers dropped the crossover ignition, so if a burner blows out, you have to relight it. Napoleon relights. At least that is my understanding. I stuck with Weber last year just from past experience.
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You are correct about the crossover. I also like that you do not have to hit a button to ignite. Just like a stove.
 
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