My grill is a 15 year old Weber 22" kettle. It's dented, the charcoal tray is rusted away, and I'm tired of the hassle with long-start up times and then staring at those coals still burning long after I've finished my steaks or burgers. And, of course, dealing with the cleanup. So, I'm thinking it's time to move to gas. (For the grille, that is, I'm staying with my bullets for the smoking.)
I could use some advice.
1. Am I making a huge mistake? Is the pre-heat time for a gas grille pretty much the same for starting the charcoal? Does the charcoal get hotter? Should I just buy the Performer Platinum and put the money towards meat?
2. Are used grilles a good option? I don't see many gas grilles for sale on my local Craigslist, although I'm not in a rush. But I would hate to buy a used grille and then have to deal with broken or rusted connections, etc. Or do most people think that going used saves enough money to be worth the risk?
3. Is the Summit Series worth the extra $$ over the Genesis?
4. I had a bad experience with a Ducane grille in the past. (My Dad's LNG grill -- it never worked.) Should I stick with Weber or are their other brands worth considering? (I'm on a budget.)
Thanks in advance
I could use some advice.
1. Am I making a huge mistake? Is the pre-heat time for a gas grille pretty much the same for starting the charcoal? Does the charcoal get hotter? Should I just buy the Performer Platinum and put the money towards meat?
2. Are used grilles a good option? I don't see many gas grilles for sale on my local Craigslist, although I'm not in a rush. But I would hate to buy a used grille and then have to deal with broken or rusted connections, etc. Or do most people think that going used saves enough money to be worth the risk?
3. Is the Summit Series worth the extra $$ over the Genesis?
4. I had a bad experience with a Ducane grille in the past. (My Dad's LNG grill -- it never worked.) Should I stick with Weber or are their other brands worth considering? (I'm on a budget.)
Thanks in advance