Do Cast Iron Grates Rust? What are the pros and cons of Cast Iron vs Stainless Steel other than the fact that the Stainless Steel grates are $50 higher.
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I have cast iron grates and live outside of DC (high humidity). I have had the grill for almost 6 years and very little if any rust on them. My secret is before and after every use I take a paper towel, pour some vegetable oil on it and rub the grates down. The coating of oil prevents rust and makes for easy cleaning.
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i am not sure. Because i am not using stainless steel. but i love my grates. its hold the temp. the best thing i did is bought i bought the weber. dont buy anything else. :)
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Hi Jim It depends on what your grates is made from. Stainless steel and porcelain enamel coated grates are very durable; however, you need to take more care if they are made of cast iron. For cast iron grates, once you have finished cooking and have used the grill brush to scrape off all the food debris, you will want to apply a thin coat of oil to the whole grate using a basting brush or sprayer. This coating of oil will prevent rust by protecting the iron from moisture in the air. Also, before you cook, I recommend lubricating the grate with another coat of oil to make sure it is non stick. First of all, heat up to BBQ so that any of the old oil gets burnt off, then reapply a fresh coat. Best oil to use is peanut, since it has a very high smoke point, but vegetable and canola are good to. Make sure you avoid olive oil as it has a low smoke point, meaning it will 'burn' during cooking, leaving a bad taste. Hope that helps! Sarah Shaw Alpha Grillers Customer Support
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No, the cast iron pump and stainless steel pump are equal. The price of the stainless steel pump was pennies more when I bought it.
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I wish I knew for sure. I know the home depot one does - I saw it there a few days ago and it has porcelain coated cast iron. The problem on Amazon is that people are saying it comes with stainless grates even though the description says otherwise.
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Oh, yeah. Cast iron can handle the high heat. You're gonna love the grill marks. It's really the way to go.
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Yes it rusts just like all cast iron products... A little steel wool and it actually gives it a nice patina.
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if your grill has 2 burners and they are on the side and you want stainless grates you would order Weber 7521 if they are on the front you would need to buy Weber 7637 cast iron grates stainless not available. if your grill has 3 burners and they are on the side and you want stainless grates you would order 7527 which have been discontinued, if they are on the front and you want stainless you need to order 7639.
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Yes. I have cast iron grates on my grill. They will not be damaged at all. Be more concerned about rust. Make sure clean thoroughly and often after grilling. Oh, and oil it up your grates should be great!
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Cast iron is great. A patina builds and the heat is even so that I can do three grilled cheese sandwiches at a time. The holes are for hands to get a less hot section of the iron. There is a ridge around the ironso that the grease does not flow over the edge. It is heavy and works well.
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If I'm understanding you correctly, I didn't know I was changing from Infra Red, but I always swap to the iron grates because for me they last longer and cook better. With spray oil I cankeep them clean and not have to watch the porcelain rust off the lesser grates. I just like them and we use the grill at least 3 or 4 times a week for steak to smoking oysters.
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Mine is not rusting yet and shines up. So, I would say it does have stainless steel grating.
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It's not 100% cast...I argued with Weber on the phone. The person I spoke with actually suggested that I bring them inside so they wouldn't be exposed to the outdoor air??? It's a grill. It should be able to stay outside. I do not bring the grates or grill in the house, ever! Weber sells them as a cast iron grate, if they were 100% cast, they wouldn't rust! Weber sent me new ones. We love the grill, have two - different sizes, at least Weber made it right.
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Any 'stainless' steel will rust, it just stains/rusts *less* than regular steel. So if you don't clean your gear after use or store it in a damp place, it will eventually rust.
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I can't tell you the actual weight, but I can say they are a little heavier than the stainless steel. However. If you oil the cast iron grates before and after grilling' they work better than the stainless steel. I love them.
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Yes, and they have held up better than the factory grates. Just don't buy the cast iron burner that Music City has. It did not last long at all...
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Hi Nancy. The grate inside the chimnea hasn't held up very well to the heat of the fires. It will eventually need to be replaced. I haven't covered up the chimnea, so I see some rust already forming after a few months of use on the exterior from the weather. I would definitely recommend getting a cover for it. It is a pretty sturdy and solid piece made of cast iron - looks great and is functional.