BBQ hunting.

[devilmaster]

I'm sure there's a very good valid reason - but why are natural gas bbqs double and almost triple the price of propane?

Like the crappy 2 burner ones, a propane one costs about 120-150 bucks (remember all Canadian rupees here) but the cheapest newest NG ones start at 500 bucks. I just don't get it. :irked:

Just moved into a newer condo, that has a natural gas hookup on the deck, and the gas is free... So why not pay the extra I guess, I avoid lugging propane and refilling tanks anymore.

Just looking around, the one I am looking at for just a motorsport themed view is the one where i'd want to professionally add McLaren logos in papaya orange. This is propane, at 450 bucks, but I can get a conversion kit for another 50. If i'm buying new, this is what I'm leaning to.

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[SteveH]

Makes no sense. I replaced our deck mount grill maybe 12 years with an identical pedestal mount unit. It came with orifices for both propane and natural gas which is what I needed. The orifices probably cost a couple of bucks. It’s great never having to replace propane tanks.

[devilmaster]

ok, i suck at editing, but this is what I want to do....

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[nrc]

My guess is that the lower end grill companies just don't see a market for NG so you're limited to the pricier models. To me, it's worth it just to never hassle with tanks. There was a 15 year old MHP WNK model built in here when we bought the place. I replaced it with a new MHP WNK model and still love it. It's ready for some refurb so I'm considering just replacing the whole head with one of the nice stainless TJK models.

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[gjc2]

The grill manufactures may offer kits to convert to natural gas. Many years ago my parents had a gas line to the patio installed and I did the conversion; just a little plumbing and I had to drill out the jets (on natural gas it has to run richer). This happened probably 30 years ago, but I remember it being an easy processes.

[devilmaster]

well, waiting may have been my winfall.

I bought the grill turismo (the one in photos above..) and its in the mclaren orange i wanted, used, for 100 bucks (new was 450 before taxes). cleaned it up, and bought the gas conversion kit for 50 bucks...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NVLeNiIPL8

seems simple enough. If I blow up the condo, you've all been great, except mappy. F that guy. ;) :D :rofl:

[TRDfan]

Patience (or procrastination) has it's rewards. One you get it set up, with customization, be sure to share pics.

[devilmaster]

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well, i'm alive!

[TravelGal]

:eek::eek::thumbup::thumbup:

[nrc]

Looks good. Does it cook?

[devilmaster]

Looks good. Does it cook?

What little i've done cooking on it, yes... I do like it.... i hope to get more done with it when I get back home from work next week.