Replacement flavorizer bar question

[DaveG GA]

Both vendors have been recommended here:

1. Craigslist guy from Burlingame, CA: 304ss & 16 gauge;
2. RiverEdge Guy on Amazon: 430ss, 16 gauge.

Googling said that 304 is better than 430, but will I live long enough to see the difference?

Thoughts?

 

[Bruce]

I would be less worried about the grade of SS. There are also some good alternatives that are less than both of those and still 16 ga SS. What model of grill are you looking to replace flavorizer bars on?

Here are 16 ga SS bars for a Genesis Silver B for $22. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SR9KHKR/?tag=tvwb-20

These are for a Genesis 1000-5000 but are more expensive at $50: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SS7WP63/?tag=tvwb-20

 

[DaveG GA]

S-320, circa 2010

 

[Bruce]

Oh. OK, I guess I assumed the earlier Genesis grills.
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRBB6XD/?tag=tvwb-20

That is for the side control grills, not the front control grills.

 

[Bruce]

The RCPlanebuyer bars will cost you more. I am not sure, but probably about twice as much with shipping. But, there probably isn't a higher quality set made. They are true 304 Stainless and 16 ga.

 

[DaveG GA]

Oh. OK, I guess I assumed the earlier Genesis grills.
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRBB6XD/?tag=tvwb-20

That is for the side control grills, not the front control grills.

Hmmm, thanks.

 

[Greg M]

Both vendors have been recommended here:

1. Craigslist guy from Burlingame, CA: 304ss & 16 gauge;
2. RiverEdge Guy on Amazon: 430ss, 16 gauge.

Googling said that 304 is better than 430, but will I live long enough to see the difference?

Thoughts?

As far as 304 vs 430 in my opinion the 304 is significantly better. Those 304 flavorizors would likely last several decades. The 430 significantly less but still probably 10 years or more. That's strictly educated guesses on my part.