Yes we did a covered 24x18ft deck which is where the bbq is. Looking forward to bbq’n without having the nosey neighbours watching.
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Enough of COVID...what are you doing to the house?
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Well, I don't need to worry about nosey neighbours. I wouldn't want to block any view of the woods, but on the part I plan to stick out the end with the appliances, it wouldn't block much view.
I had open sides and it wasnt an issue. Even with the high ceiling the bbq never needed a cover, just some light snow on it. The lower ceiling would mainly be for comfort for me. I'll try to dig up a picture, I had 4' of bar for a convenient spot to put a drink or lean on and a 4' bench to have a seat.
The front of the bench flipped up to allow storage of two 20 lb propane tanks underneath. Running NG to there was way too expensive. At the top edge of the beam I made some crown molding to hide LED strip light shining up on the ceiling. If you are building a roof, the light is a worthwhile expense. Like you, I didn't want the bbq blocking everything so it was wrapped around the side of the house into a dead space.
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Yup. I messed up also by not making the deck have a spot for the BBQ. It’ll fit...but too much space taken up. My next idiot move is that I didn’t get a longer hose for the bbq hookup to the gas line.
1. recommendations on builds for a bbq ‘spot’? Needs to be big enough to put in 2 bbq (charcoal and gas).
2. what type of hose with quick connects could I get to run about 30ft.
I have 2 potential spots for this bbq station and am looking at all options right now. Don’t think I want to expand the deck any further.
1. recommendations on builds for a bbq ‘spot’? Needs to be big enough to put in 2 bbq (charcoal and gas).
2. what type of hose with quick connects could I get to run about 30ft.
I have 2 potential spots for this bbq station and am looking at all options right now. Don’t think I want to expand the deck any further.
GateKeeper
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You might not want to use 30 feet of hose, they say it can impact the amount of pressure you get at the BBQ and it won’t work as good or as hot, better to hard pipe as much as you can.
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We had a NG BBQ and the problem was that NG doesn't have as many BTU's per cubic foot as propane so it needed a larger jet. The larger jet was big enough for a spider to climb in and plug the thing.
Almost every time we BBQ'd I would have to disassemble the thing and clear the orifice.
Almost every time we BBQ'd I would have to disassemble the thing and clear the orifice.
BBQ works great on NG so I’ve not had any issues....if there’s spiders in there they’ve been delicious.
Hose and pipe should have the same Id so the same flow rate no reason why a hose can't flow as well a a pipe.
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The flipside to that is I know someone that went out to pre-heat their BBQ one winter day (which sits at the end of their house with no visibility from inside) and realized that it had been on high for weeks after turning it up to burn off food stuck to the grille and then forgetting to turn it off.
First thing I do once the food is finished is basically cut the flow of gas, and let the remainder of the line burn out prior to walking away.
But wow that must've been an expensive month.
Another couple of counter points...
I move the BBQ around. Normally it sits on the patio at the side door as it is closest to the kitchen. If I am having a bunch of people over I will move it to where people are hanging going to be hanging out in the back yard. In winter I move it to the deck at the back door so I can sit in the sun room and watch the BBQ. Can't easily do that if you are on NG.
If we have a Texas size emergency situation NG may be down (very small chance corner case, almost moot but a point.....).
I solved the propane running out by having the second tank, but then I let both run out so I needed a three tank solution...... Less and less places fill propane tanks these days (pretty much just Costco in my area) but there are tank swaps all over the place (at double the cost). During COVID there was also a propane "shortage" so many of the swap places were out... all are additional advantages to NG.
I am actually in the market for a second used BBQ. I have a "normal" size Weber Genesis, covers 95% of my needs but there are times I need more cooking area or two cooking temps, took a serious look at it but not interested in green egg. That can solve both my points above as having one of each....
I move the BBQ around. Normally it sits on the patio at the side door as it is closest to the kitchen. If I am having a bunch of people over I will move it to where people are hanging going to be hanging out in the back yard. In winter I move it to the deck at the back door so I can sit in the sun room and watch the BBQ. Can't easily do that if you are on NG.
If we have a Texas size emergency situation NG may be down (very small chance corner case, almost moot but a point.....).
I solved the propane running out by having the second tank, but then I let both run out so I needed a three tank solution...... Less and less places fill propane tanks these days (pretty much just Costco in my area) but there are tank swaps all over the place (at double the cost). During COVID there was also a propane "shortage" so many of the swap places were out... all are additional advantages to NG.
I am actually in the market for a second used BBQ. I have a "normal" size Weber Genesis, covers 95% of my needs but there are times I need more cooking area or two cooking temps, took a serious look at it but not interested in green egg. That can solve both my points above as having one of each....
One of the reasons we have two. The NG for day to day cooking, and the charcoal/smoker for special occasions.
Need to learn to use that smoker properly.
Need to learn to use that smoker properly.
A few friends have and love their komodos. Similar to green egg, half the money. They dont like to be left without use though. One opened his after a few months of non-use and mold had filled the entire cavity. So gross. Cleaned as well as possible, then ran it super hot for a while to sterilize, then cooked dinner.
Same happened to my BIL's Big Green Egg....left it for a few months during their home renovation. Opened it up and it was disgusting.
He loves it though. Back pre-COVID when we went for dinner, he'd start cooking at 2-3am so everything was ready by dinner time (4-6pm). Phenomenal. I wish I had his patience to cook though.
Will need to figure out this smoker though....as the steaks come out awesome on charcoal. Have a lot of apple tree wood up at the cottage so the flavour should be delicious.
I'm on NG and have a 15, and two 30ft hoses , I can hook them together and move the BBQ to a nieghbors house if required. Thier is a wood pizza oven that could make a meal in a pinch if the gas utilities ever go out, which in my last 30yrs of memory has happened zero times.
I can attest if you leave the NG bbq on it will keep about an 8ft radius clear of snow till you find it in January, after an 11 day vacay. Bill was barely a blip on the radar.
I can attest if you leave the NG bbq on it will keep about an 8ft radius clear of snow till you find it in January, after an 11 day vacay. Bill was barely a blip on the radar.
Can anyone buy these hoses or they need to be by an HVAC contractor? I’ve got quick connects on mine so should be an easy extension.
EDIT: never mind seems like 20ft extensions are available at CT and HD.
GateKeeper
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Can you post the link for the hose, I can’t find a natural gas hose in that length, I would like to move my NG BBQ as well
Had one for the trailer a long time ago. Didn't take too long before it started leaking. Might be better if you're not constantly connecting and disconnecting it.
Have to clear all of the crap off of the tent trailer soon, so we can air it out and get rid of it.
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