Im using the grill with the adapter for the large propane take but it wont pass 350. The build is nice but wondering about the temp?
839174
I would check your regulator on the tank. Try putting a small propane bottle on and see if the grill gets above 350.. If not contact the manufacturer Hope this helps
839175
I have this grill. I am using a flexable hose something like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Stansport-Propane-Appliance-Bulk-5-Feet/dp/B001GSHSLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394309884&sr=8-1&keywords=propane+hose The grill works very well. I almost always never use it maximum heat when cooking. You might have a faulty regulator or a foriegn object is plugging a passage.
839176
I have this grill. I am using a flexable hose something like this one: Stansport Propane Appliance to Bulk Tank Hose (5-Feet) The grill works very well. I almost always never use it maximum heat when cooking. You might have a faulty regulator or a foriegn object is plugging a passage.
1425486
The performance of this grill has been amazing. It gets hot quick! no issues with the regulator. You have to be careful about the accessory inserts. It seems that some places sell a version without them which is cheaper than the one that has them. I think it is worth it since you can cook any meal on your grill!
2254371
I had a possibly related problem. My grill was doing the same thing and it turned out that the POS home depot adapter hose (the one that lets you connect the babyQ to a normal size propane tank) had worn out on the tank side and was not fully opening the valve. Eventually it broke completely and that is the only reason I figured out what was wrong.
1903879
I used it on a propane grill. It had two burners, and I sat the shoulder on one side with that burner off, and turned the other burner on with the pellet smoker and a bowl of apple juice over it and kept the flame really (I mean REALLY) low. The science doesn't change. That smoker will put off plenty of smoke once it gets going, keep your heat around 220 (and that's a little harder to do on propane, but doable), and keep it humid in there. The shoulder I made turned out better than most restaurants'.
743212
I don't usually go that high on the grill as far as the temp. The 300 seems to work for what I am cooking like French Toast and Hash browns and sausages. Maybe that is why I haven't raised the temp it may have gotten to hot. I didn't notice. Its super easy to clean also. I love this. I would get a second if I had the space or money. The lid is great to keep the dust off it as I store mine on top of the fridge. Its not very heavy either.
51355
I am using the standard grill tank. I can't see why you couldn't use the 40# tank if the connections matched. The only time you are using propane is when you are using hot water. Depending upon your application a 20# tank might be large enough. It certainly is for me.
1915231
Both the people I know who actually own this grill have gotten themselves the adapter (with hose) that lets you use refillable "20 pound" (and other sizes) propane tanks. There is plenty of room on the bottom rack for a tank this size. This way only the fairly compact (and flexible) hose is dangling from the connection port behind the timer. (And, by the way, WHY did they make timer only capable of 99 minutes time?)
1978028
Very good grill. It should get to 450 in about 5 minutes with the lid closed. A few things to check:1) are you using small 1lb bottles or large tank? If large tank, make sure you turn the valve on very slowly. 2) Check the burner flame, you might have spiders in the burner that need to be brushed out with a burner brush like this http://www.firecraft.com/product/brushtech-gas-bbq-burner-tube-cleaner/grill-brushes-cleaning3) If need be you can replace the burner or regulator.
1360286
If you check out pelletheads you'll see that to use this with a traeger pellet stove they usually pull out the drip pan, install a flame tamer and put grill grates over that. Without the drip pan creating indirect heat you're traeger will hit 600+ no problem for grilling.
2063465
When my 20-lb tank on my grill runs out, instead of going out to fill it and ruining my meal, I just screw this adapter on and then I grab a 1-lb can of propane and screw it onto the other end and I am able to keep on cooking and then fill my 20-lb can later. I hope I have been of help to you.
1232681
I use my Smokenator in the winter, when the temperature is not far from freezing, and have no problem hitting the required temps (though it takes longer, and the temps go down more every time I open the lid).I would say that it's an issue of air-flow. Make sure the bottom is completely open, and open the top even more. Make sure the ash-trap (no idea what style of bbq you have) is empty as well.Increase the size of the opening on your top vent, every 30 minutes, till you find the setting that lets your bbq go to the desired temperature (and then make a mental note).
862916
It depends on what you set the temperature for. But, I would say that it will reach 350 within 2 minutes. I turn it on, go get my food from the fridge, open it, and put it on the grill. SIZZLE! BUT... it runs hotter on the temperature/control side by several degrees.
1060402
You can actually actually get the adapter hose for the grill to 20lb tank anywhere. I bought mine from Walmart. Amazon has them, etc. Just make sure you are getting the hose that goes from a small bottle to normal propane, length as desired. I got a longer one so I could stow the 20lb bottle away.
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Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent and still performs as such! Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent... » Read More Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent and still performs as such! « Show Less
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It was pretty high. It would prob be ok. I had to return this grill after three weeks the gas wasn't getting to the burners. Amazon was great about it. Not sure if I just got a bad one but ended up springing for a weber and it cooks much more even and this one the flames were directly on the food. The grill was pretty dirty after only a few uses. Get a weber.
935825
I've had my grill for a month now and have used it every weekend. Yes, the temp drops but it hasn't affected me much because grilling is all about cooking the food slowly, so be patient. I've made ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, salmon, shrimp,veggies, etc and everything has turned out great. I keep telling my friends that an electric grill is the ONLY way to grill now...don't have to mess with charcoal and propane - LOVE IT!
1209570
I live in Alaska and often use my grill on Thompson Pass while camping in the winter with no screened in porch. Works like a champ although I did upgrade to a regular size propane tank.