Is it possible to put a grilling grate on top of this unit? I would prefer electric over the new propane model, but only if I can grill.
1623529
The shell does get hot but not enough to act like a grill! Plus that would be quite the mess to clean up. Plus this is a smoker, and a very good one, so everything that U would want to prepare goes inside for the best results.
1623530
I have cooked shrimp kabobs over a grill on top. Actually, the heat is higher at the top. They also have a griddle plate that you can buy that fits the top for cooking hamburgers or frying bacon, pork chops, etc.
2249316
Not without getting a kit for that from the vendor. But you do want to ask yourself why and where you'd hook it up. I find it's a lot safer to use a propane bottle setup because it lets me move the fryer to a place farther away from the house. I have a natural gas hookup for the grill, but that's right next to the house. With the fryer there's also the mess issue. I find it's better to use the fryer away from the patio so it doesn't leave oil spots all over the flagstone.
164008
Hi There, have this on a Jenn air gas grill on one side and cook on the other - no worries. Place all things hot on it too.Happy Holidays.
1459978
I would not cook over it, it does not have a burner shield like a gas grill does.The tanks cost abt $3.50 and seem to last abt 6 hrs depending on if on high or low. It's more for looks than producing heat. I live in Fl and on a low wind, 60deg night, fun to have on the porch.
701906
OK. Maybe it is OK then. I was not sure that you could do it. It is a great grill though!
1528169
You can actually take out the middle section and it become a tailgate size grill. You'd just have to watch how much coal you use since the grate would be closer to coals. Otherwise it would be tricky to grill (get grill marks/use direct heat) from even the lowest grate with all sections in place. You could smoke on a regular Weber grill if you're not looking to get too crazy with smoking. My dad uses that quite successfully. Hope that helps.
2091412
Honestly I have never removed the grill grate. I just drop it right on top and never worry about it. That also gives me the grill in front to grill something if I need to. I really enjoy this grill and glad I bought it.
1700618
The large area (smoker area) does not have a grate to hold coals. It would be quite easy to add. I only use mine for smoking. I made a few mods and it works great. Would be happy to detail the mods if you would like.
156310
Yes, this seems to be a problem. I'm working with the manufacturer to see what can be done. But at present it really doesn't get hot enough to qualify as a grill.
1985710
I found in you turn the propane to the grill on full blast it gets way to hot and whatever your grilling is going to get done in a hurry....... So I determined that I needed to turn down the control for the propane to the grill and create less heat...Only thing that could be really set up wrong would be the cooking surface you grill your food on....
53900
There should be everything you see in the picture. What you can't see is a copper rod used to help hold up the burner. The rod slides through holes on either side of the metal part that holds the burner. You also can't see the burner or the grill grate. Anything else?
1888225
I took the propane bits off before I even assembled the grill and connected it to my house's natural gas line. Works perfectly. They want you to buy a "conversion kit" which tells you to remove the bits and connect a hose (which you can get at home depot for a few bucks). YouTube it.
1237238
As far as I know you can, but it involves getting an adapter of some sort. You might want to look at the STOK site. I know we looked into that option before buying the grill ourselves. It is a fabulous portable grill. I highly recommend it.
2162275
I would think that would be a bit too heavy. The grill grate is fairly heavy it's self. This is a well build grill and the post goes in the ground a good distance but that also depends on how hard the ground is too. If the ground is soft I have had the grill tilt a bit. hope this helps.
1872694
It would be a challenge to use a smoker box with this grill. It would have to be really small and sit on top of the grate, because the circular shield over the gas burner is a mere inch below the grate. The burner is an inch below that. There is no other place that I can see to put a smoker box. This of course would reduce your available cooking surface. We have a family of 4 and although the Element is smaller than your average gas grill, we find it is more than adequate as you can use just about every inch of the grate without cold spots, due to the double circular burners (like a bullseye). I have had this grill for a couple of months now - - it is the best I've EVER owned. I grill at least 4 to 5 times each week, even in the winter (2 to 3X), and as advertised, it really does heat up to about 500 degrees in less than 5 min. - AMAZING!! I just refilled my propane tank for the 1st time since I got it - we are saving so much gas! My family is thrilled that steaks and chops are seared perfectly and still pink and juicy inside - done in just a few minutes. My last grill was a Charbroil Infrared model - the latest new invention when I bought it. I had room to place a smoker box BELOW the grate, and I did so often, because that was the only way I could get a charbroiled flavor. The flames are completely shielded to prevent flare-ups, but that also eliminates nice sear marks on your food and a smoky flavor. I hated that grill. I highly recommend this grill, personally I would try a small smoker box in the middle of the grate (if you're not cooking for a crowd), and if that didn't work, buy a separate smoker.. . . . because I love this grill that much.
1470622
Better to have it done by a plumber! I did it once several years ago with another grill, but the possibility of a dangerous situation involving natural gas is too great. Don't burn the place down!
2091411
I don't see why not. The griddle would then rest on it's handles, supported by the edges of the aluminum bottom half of the grill body (not the removable handles, but the ones cast into the ends). The griddle can be positioned near the middle of the grill so that the burner is almost perfectly situated under the griddle, so in theory it might even heat up faster and get hotter with the grill grate removed, but I've never tried it this way. Bear in mind that the griddle has only about 2/3 the area of the grill grate, so there will be a sizable gap in front of and behind the griddle if you use it this way. I don't see why not. The griddle would then rest on it's handles, supported by the edges of the aluminum bottom half of the grill body (not the removable handles, but the ones cast into the ends). The griddle can be positioned near the middle of the grill so that the burner is almost perfectly situated under the griddle, so in theory it might even heat up faster and get hotter with the grill grate removed, but I've never tried it this way. Bear in mind that the griddle has only about 2/3 the area of the grill grate, so there will be a sizable gap in front of and behind the griddle if you... » Read More I don't see why not. The griddle would then rest on it's handles, supported by the edges of the aluminum bottom half of the grill body (not the removable handles, but the ones cast into the ends). The griddle can be positioned near the middle of the grill so that the burner is almost perfectly situated under the griddle, so in theory it might even heat up faster and get hotter with the grill grate removed, but I've never tried it this way. Bear in mind that the griddle has only about 2/3 the area of the grill grate, so there will be a sizable gap in front of and behind the griddle if you use it this way. « Show Less