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re: weber grill experts --330 or 310?
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:04 am to Black n Gold
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:04 am to Black n Gold
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Don't you need to purchase a regulator to "convert" the natural gas to propane? Please educate me on this process.
CAD looks like he is just using propane.
I have natural gas in my home, but it hasn't been run to the patio. I am debating putting a tap on the patio instead of getting a propane tank. Weber has propane and natural gas versions of these grills, so I have to make my decision before I buy the grill on which fuel source I want to use.
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Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:05 am to CAD703X
Get the 310 then buy a Weber Kettle for high heat stuff. You will have a charcoal and a gas grill. I have this combo and it's amazing.
This post was edited on 6/23/15 at 11:08 am
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:09 am to Black n Gold
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Don't you need to purchase a regulator to "convert" the natural gas to propane? Please educate me on this process.
Weber doesn't make conversion kits. They may propane or natural gas versions of the grills. We went with the propane version even though I have a natural gas outlet on the back patio because we wanted the extra mobility of the pit.
Also, the main reason I decided on the 310 was that I saw no near for the side burner. The sear burner would have been a nice perk....but I never once used my side burner on my previous grill.
This post was edited on 6/23/15 at 11:10 am
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:10 am to Black n Gold
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I never use the side burner on my Weber. Even when I cook something like a pot of beans, I just throw the pot on the grill.
What is the side burner on gas grills good for? Frying fish? I opted against it but was curious if I missed out.
I got a Weber Genesis E-310 last year. Best gas grill I have ever owned outside of the Bull that was in my old outdoor kitchen. I have had many grills too. I will never own anything except a Weber unless I build a new outdoor kitchen.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:12 am to Black n Gold
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Don't you need to purchase a regulator to "convert" the natural gas to propane? Please educate me on this process.
No regulator is required. The regulator is already on your gas meter. The Natural gas grills orifices are drilled out larger than the propane would be. It's very easy to convert a propane grill to NG. Remove nobs and get to the burner header. Drill out orifices in header. Reassemble, remove regulator and attach to natural gas line.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:14 am to dillpickleLSU
That doesn't sound very easy. Also doesn't sound like something I would trust myself to do, since we are talking about gas here.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:16 am to CAD703X
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i'm torn with paying $100 extra to get the 'sear burner' but considering 95% of what i do on the grill now is steaks, this seems like a nice feature.
Searing is pointless and actually makes the meat retain less moisture.
Do you even Alton Brown?
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:33 am to Black n Gold
He said that he has a propane tank, not natural gas.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:44 am to seawolf06
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He said that he has a propane tank, not natural gas.
i think he was responding to 'dam guide' who said he's looking at the NG version of the grill.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 11:49 am to Black n Gold
It's very easy...look up the instructions to your grill assembly, and you aren't even messing with any pieces that require Teflon or doping up at the header
Posted on 6/23/15 at 12:17 pm to CAD703X
I got the 310 and have no regrets!
Posted on 6/23/15 at 12:25 pm to uway
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Searing is pointless and actually makes the meat retain less moisture.
Do you even Alton Brown?
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:03 pm to CAD703X
My two cents from owning a Weber is get the E model (enamel) over the S model (stainless steel). I have one of each, one at home and one at the camp and while both work fine cosmetically the E holds up better.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:35 pm to LSUinMA
I've read the stainless models are harder to keep clean, so I got the porcelain. I went with the ep-330, which is the porcelain outside, but stainless internals.
I wanted the side burner, and the sear burner is nice. Not sure what the 310 gets up to, but mine has gotten to 710 degrees.
I wanted the side burner, and the sear burner is nice. Not sure what the 310 gets up to, but mine has gotten to 710 degrees.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:38 pm to LazyDaveD
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but mine has gotten to 710 degrees.
i didnt think that was possible with propane. that kind of heat is generally only possible with radiant heat (aka charcoal) and propane topped out about 550.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:41 pm to CAD703X
Don't know anything about these particular grills, but the sear burner is worth every penny. Well, well worth it if you want to cook steaks without going the charcoal route. Gets very hot, and heated evenly, and will sear steaks like a restaurant.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:42 pm to Festus
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Don't know anything about these particular grills, but the sear burner is worth every penny. Well, well worth it if you want to cook steaks without going the charcoal route. Gets very hot, and heated evenly, and will sear steaks like a restaurant.
well damn. just when i was sure the 310 was the way to go.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:47 pm to CAD703X
That's what it read on the built in thermometer, which aren't very accurate. I haven't tried with infrared gun yet.
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:50 pm to CAD703X
If like you say, you want something to sear a steak without having to go charcoal, it's the bomb. The burner is completely different from the regular burner. It fires up, then heats evenly in a square. Takes about 5-6 minutes to cook your steak, and it's delicious and restaurant quality.
Actually, this burner was patented and so expensive, only restaurants or reach people could afford them. It's only been like a few years when the patent ran out, that it became widely manufactured and affordable.
I bought a cheaper grill with one, and my problem is after years, it has all started rusting out because I used it so much. Does great with chicken and pork chops too. I'm just telling you, I love the feature and use the shite out of it, and the quality of steak compared just to the regular propane part of the grill is out the box.
(For the record, I have an Akorn too, and usually do steaks on that now, but only because I do it on weekends, and like building the fire and chilling.)
Actually, this burner was patented and so expensive, only restaurants or reach people could afford them. It's only been like a few years when the patent ran out, that it became widely manufactured and affordable.
I bought a cheaper grill with one, and my problem is after years, it has all started rusting out because I used it so much. Does great with chicken and pork chops too. I'm just telling you, I love the feature and use the shite out of it, and the quality of steak compared just to the regular propane part of the grill is out the box.
(For the record, I have an Akorn too, and usually do steaks on that now, but only because I do it on weekends, and like building the fire and chilling.)
Posted on 6/23/15 at 1:54 pm to Dam Guide
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Been debating this and if I should run a natural gas line on my patio or just get the propane version.
I did this in my last house- for $250, I figured it would pay for itself over time by 1) Not having to buy propane and 2) Not running out of propane in the middle of cooking.
I say if it's under $300-400, it's well worth it.
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