Using the cylinder in the cabinet?

[Andy Drummond]

Quick and stupid question - I've just got a Spirit E-210. The instructions imply it's OK to cook with a 5kg cylinder inside the barbecue cabinet, but this is contrary to what our local Weber dealer told us. Which is right?

Thanks,

Andy

 

[Phil S]

The only concern I can see is if you have a leak and the cabinet fills up with propane. The chances of that happening are probably slim to none or the Weber attorneys would have put a warning in the manual.

 

[Andy Drummond]

The only concern I can see is if you have a leak and the cabinet fills up with propane. The chances of that happening are probably slim to none or the Weber attorneys would have put a warning in the manual.

Aye, that's what I'd thought too.

 

[T Waite]

A couple of points:

1. I would believe Weber's factory booklet long before I'd believe a local salesman.

2. Ever wonder why there are so many holes in gas grills and their related cabinets? It's so you don't blow yourself up. Notice how on a charcoal grill you can shut off all air, but on gas you can't? Manufacturers don't want gas to accumulate if you inadvertently leave the gas on or a burner goes out. Any cabinet I've seen is pretty well ventilated too.

 

[Andy Drummond]

2. Ever wonder why there are so many holes in gas grills and their related cabinets? It's so you don't blow yourself up. Notice how on a charcoal grill you can shut off all air, but on gas you can't? Manufacturers don't want gas to accumulate if you inadvertently leave the gas on or a burner goes out. Any cabinet I've seen is pretty well ventilated too.

It's not gas leaking I'm worried about; it's the cylinder getting too hot.

 

[Len Dennis]

It's not gas leaking I'm worried about; it's the cylinder getting too hot.

Not a chance. Only if it was exposed to direct heat (ie as in a fire) would there be a concern. If getting too hot is your only concern, then it's not a concern.