Does all the grease make it in the catch or does some leak out elswhere creating a mess to clean up?
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Has anyone used this grill with a separate skillet or grill on top of the grates. For instance, to cook bacon and eggs outside when camping?
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The catch does get all of the grease. You will have to empty it periodically but otherwise no mess. I have it on a wood deck with no mat below it.
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I don't use grease, I use cannola oil. It doesn't go rancid as far as I know. Plus I use my pans frequently so they are also washed and the oil reapplied often.
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Depends on how dirty. Old grease took a Pressure washer. the other did not. Hope that helps.
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I believe a batch of these machines went out that way, yes. However my dad has this machine as do I and no grease issues thus far.
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Out of the tub it has the feeling of grease but is like what I call a soap gel. In that form it doesn't really dry up but it also works better when you add a little water, in that form of course the water will dry so you just add a little water. To clean up we just spray with the hose and its clean No left over residue.
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Handles fine. The underside of the grill is on a slight slope so it works it's way slowly to the chute. I haven't had any issues with excessive grease. Some drips into the chute and burns off, the rest I just cleaned up. The grill comes apart pretty easy for cleaning.
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One of the reviewers says something to the effect of just dumping it out at the end. So yes the bacon grease should go into the bottom part for you to keep or get rid of at your discretion.
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Not really. When you pull out the old one, the fluid will pour out. You can put a pan underneath to prevent from a messy spill. You can drain some to lessened the spill, either way, it's going to be messy.
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I have installed several of these in both cast aluminum and steel drain pans. There is a term called "snug" which applies. Tighten it firmly, but not too tight. The worst that will happen if it is not tight enough is a leak. Then you tighten it just a hair more. If you overtighten it, you could strip something - although not likely. The supplied washer works fine. I have never had a leak! Enjoy the valve. It makes oil changes a breeze.
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Sorry, I've not had accumulation of grease yet but am grateful for the suggestions given as I'm sure my turn will come soon. Dishwashing soap and water cleans all the other splatter for me. jey
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I'm sure it could be, though that seems rather unlikely. Its important to keep the water well full throughout the cooking process, because this is were the drippings go. I've had to refill the well several times when I was cooking several batches of food (but you simply take a glass of water and pour it through the slots.) I've never had any flare ups from grease splattering on the burner coils.
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If you don't use it on the rubber o-ring, the o-ring will not seat properly, resulting it a leak. I know this because I didn't use it and had a leak that was resolved by using the grease.
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There Is a grease container under the drain holes. At least on my stove there is.
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yes but the grease they use to lube this is kinda messy. Ours is outside on a swing set so the heat of the sun may have melted the grease. It was easy enough to clean up around the hook with just a paper towel.
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There is a location where grease is to drain. The grill comes with a cup to catch the grease. You can also use a soup or vegetable can. That's the only location where grease comes out of the grill that we have seen.
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You need to clean the plate and the bottom of the unit after each use. If you don't you risk of a grease fire.
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so far, mine has not leaked at all and I use it maybe 2-3 times per year. I think it depends on a good seal and heavy grease. I have had other guns with lighter grease installed that were a mess. So far, this has been fine. HTH!