Is that large heat shield under the jet burner needed?
1457137
Probably just a safety feature when using unit for frying hot oil. I brew beer with mine also and have modified the unit a little also. But I still installed the shield as per instructions.
1457138
It does radiate a great deal of heat at a full burn. I would recommend using it unless you are not worried the heat deflection.
1457139
I dont use it but i'm using it to brew Beer. If I was frying or something like that with oils and such I would use it. As A disclaimer my unit is highley modified.
1569651
Yes. There is paste (looks like a raised pad) on the bottom of the heat sink.
2142932
No, it is not necessary. Just a rice grain sized amount on the processor, and evenly apply force on all sides when mounting the heatsink. You wont get any air bubbles this way, and it will fill in all the minor imperfections just fine.
1572133
Sure, put it on one side, and just don't use the burner underneath it, and you might want to put foil underneath it as well to shield it from the heat of the other burners so it won't combust to fast. Also try to keep the heat below 225 degrees.
1882389
Seems to be no problem, for me, but I will caution that I use an aluminum plate 1/4 inch thick as a buffer, between the kettle and the burner. This is to avoid any hot spots and scorching, as the bottom is the same gauge stainless as the sides. That plate may provide some protection to the valve and thermometer. Might be a valid concern.
552156
Not necessary. However strongly recommend using a canvas grill cover when not in use to protect the control switch. Had mine for several years outdoors covered and never had a problem. Make sure you have it plugged in a GFCI outlet for protection.
1393913
I have an electric stove. The liners I bought are open on one end & I just lift the burner upwards and slide the liners underneath. Takes three seconds and it has saved me a LOT of time scrubbing the actual metal burner plates. Next thing I need is burner "covers" to protect the burners I am not using, from spills and splashes! :)
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I have an electric stove top(coil) and cook with the cover on the unused burners all the time. I would not place a hot pan/dish on the glass without a hot pad. That's why I had to purchase a replacement.
1463974
This heater needs to be mounted on the wall. The fuel inlet is on the bottom and the piping will take up some room.
1736967
The other answers are correct... Just two, BUT... I have a Del Ton dissipator top (looks like an M16).. To get the heat shield seated back into the section of hand gaurd I put this on took a little filing down of the back side of the section's mounting nuts with a small grinder wheel in my Dremil... So be warned there could be some extra work.
1530370
The heating element is six inches from the bottom of the grill and the legs elevate it another six inches. I have mine on plexiglass but I haven't checked underneath. You could consider putting a metal tray under it.
2116154
Yes, just make sure the valve and thermometer are sealed up properly. Make sure you have a big burner too.
1820279
It's a heat plate in that it keeps drippings off of the burner. I don't think it does much more than that.
1717496
I don't think it is required, but I bought a stone from a local stone company. I think it helps the overall look to the unit. I have not noticed any heat issues on the legs.
755335
I modified the heat shield by cutting a hole in the bottom and inserting a 4 inch black PVC clean out threaded plug. I silicon-ed it in place and it works great. Remove the filter and unscrew the plug to get access to the dip stick. the mod took about 1 hour to complete.
1229497
Yes, I think so. As I recall the flavorizer bars are just the metal over the burner manifold to shield it from food & grease dropping.
1525215
There is heat compound fixed to the heat sink so you should not need anything else.