JoeWras
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I see these are readily available. Sounds like a good idea. I might get one.
Well it’s too bad you can’t rely on a user to shut off the gas.Well, a bit ago my son dropped by and used the grill while we were away. He left it on an it emptied the tank. Not a big deal but, if it was the natural gas line it would have been a very big deal.
This makes it a non-starter since I can easily see this happening again in the future.
Another possibility or something else to consider is you could use it for a whole house generator.
.... A proper installation MUST have a shut-off at the pipe. You cannot depend on the grill to turn it off. This may go without saying, but sometimes handyman connections are wonky so just want to say it.
+1 You can't get a BLEVE with vaporized natural gas, but you sure can with liquid propane (or a train rail car filled with light flammable liquids, which is why they vented them in Ohio).What I don't think was mentioned is that Natural Gas is much SAFER than Propane!
What I don't think was mentioned is that Natural Gas is much SAFER than Propane!
Natural Gas (methane) is lighter than air, propane is heavier than air. This is very important. If the flame goes out and you try to relight, or have trouble lighting it, or it was unknowingly left on when you tried to light it, the propane sinks to the bottom of the grill and collects and 'pools' there. It can create a concentration that will ignite, and the whole thing can blow very forcefully.
We recently moved into a house which has natural gas supplied by the town.
I noticed a natural gas pipe/hookup extended outside under the back deck. I imagine it was put in to allow for an outside grill.
I have been using a nice Webber propane grill for years, and still use it.
Now, I am tempted to switch over to a natural gas grill and make the outside connection. However, I have never grilled with natural gas.
Does anyone here use natural gas grills?
How does it do compared to propane? I wonder if it imparts a different taste to the food, since grilling means cooking over an exposed flame essentially.
Thx.
I am going to replace my Weber propane grill soon with a NG grill. Does anyone have a preferred brand? I'm very disappointed with my Weber; we use it at least twice a week year round. I have been known to be grilling during blizzards in my neighborhood.
I am going to replace my Weber propane grill soon with a NG grill. Does anyone have a preferred brand? I'm very disappointed with my Weber; we use it at least twice a week year round. I have been known to be grilling during blizzards in my neighborhood.
Once I get done running all the new electric work on the new deck by the end of the month, I will be extending the NG line to outside to fuel a linear fireplace and the grill.
Exactly what we have as well. Also from Lowes. One thing I like a lot is just how fast it heats up.Yes, I got the natural gas version of the larger Weber Genesis grill. I had to order it, no problem. Lowe’s delivered and we got the special dark brown “espresso”Lowe’s color which I preferred to black. Also lots more storage available in the cabinet under the grill.
It works great and is very convenient. When we had the house built we had them install a natural gas connection in the courtyard wall. The hose is long enough that I can roll the grill around quite a bit. I have a valve at the wall where I shut off the gas when not grilling.
Absolutely no difference in taste. The gas burns off.
What Weber grill do you have? I have the Genesis S-320 and am very happy with it. Wondering what it is about your Weber that you don’t like?
You can get one of these:
https://kalamazoogourmet.com/products/k500-freestanding-hybrid-fire-grill/
Might be a bit more expensive than a Weber.
What is it that you find disappointing about the grill?My grill is a Weber Genesis Special Edition. Propane, 3 burner, push button ignition, at least 8 years old, paid about $700 on sale.
We bought our last grill at an Ace Hardware and they delivered it built - which is nice. They told us to have a licensed plumber hook up the gas line, but I did it myself. Just get the right connectors and sealant.
We're still using our 20+ year old Weber Genesis Silver-B propane grill. We live in New England and have kept it outside it's entire life. Use it several times per week. We've replaced the grates and igniter a few times but it's still on the original burner. My MIL has a newer Weber Spirit that I don't think is the same quality.