Vieluxe 44 Restoration


 
It feels like it runs hotter - may be due to more overall thermal mass - the grates are exactly the same (but without hinged access to summit smoker accessory)

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The valve plugs are different - summit (pic shown) has distinct ports whereas Vieluxe has slots (no pic) - not sure if it modulates better

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I’m not sure the smoke diffusers are worthwhile for $150 - here is my smoke vide experiment

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But the Infrared burner is definitely helpful and there is enough clearance without having to remove grates

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From a usability standpoint:
The upper shelf is awesome and folds out for a huge indirect area
The grease collection is actually an 8” pot - superior to the smallish disposable pans on the summit

The two side burners are 14kbtu - are much more robust and make the single Summit side burner feel like a Coleman stove - I wish it was one powerful burner (to try wok cooking) instead of two
 
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