The photo on Amazon shows the stainless steel top vent, but I thought that was the "old" style. Anyone get one lately and can tell me what top vent?
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I got my Char-Griller in November, It has a cast iron top vent, the same as my Big Green Egg.
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The one that I baught, about two months ago, is not stainless steel. It's packed away for the winter now, so I can't go and look, but I'm pretty sure it's black. By the way, I LOVE this grill... The best I've ever had! Great for all types of grilling.
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I ordered one of these in October 2013. The top vent on mine is black, I would guess powdercoated steel.
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I was confused about that on the red one I ordered. Different product number, so no guarantee, but mine arrived with the newer black top design.
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Hi Richard,Lori's recent answer might or might not be correct. Some Bosch heaters do indeed have two separate 3" vent pipes. So perhaps that one is yours. We need more info. What model is your Bosch heater?Also, please note that Navien has discontinued the NR series and replaced it with the NPE series. Recently there were a few NRs left in the channel, but we typically upgrade customers to the NPE at no extra charge!Kind Regards,Ross KelsonGadgetsGo.com305-791-1101
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Hello, Sorry to hear about that misguided person. To answer your question. There is not a vent, but I like that because it keeps the smoke in the grill to give the meat a more smoky flavor. Hope this info helps.
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When we bought ours they were out of the chrome so upgraded us to the stainless. I would recommend the stainless very much. We love it so much we helped buy another as a shared gift.
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Richard: Yes, the knob on the front top is the overflow drain. It would be possible to hook up a garden hose to it if you have the right diameter fitting to muscle it in from the outside and w/o actually blocking it. It may be possible to get a male fitting from the inside (through the top rectangular vent) but I suspect it would be hard because of the small area to work with within the knob cavity itself. I have mine hooked up to the gutter with the Oatey 14209 Mystic Rainwater Collection System. I actually punched a hole on the top of the barrel with a paddle drill bit to get a perfect fitting with the hose. Good luck. Richard: Yes, the knob on the front top is the overflow drain. It would be possible to hook up a garden hose to it if you have the right diameter fitting to muscle it in from the outside and w/o actually blocking it. It may be possible to get a male fitting from the inside (through the top rectangular vent) but I suspect it would be hard because of the small area to work with within the knob cavity itself. I have mine hooked up to the gutter with the Oatey 14209 Mystic Rainwater Collection System. I actually punched a hole on the top of the barrel with a paddle drill bit to get a perfect... » Read More Richard: Yes, the knob on the front top is the overflow drain. It would be possible to hook up a garden hose to it if you have the right diameter fitting to muscle it in from the outside and w/o actually blocking it. It may be possible to get a male fitting from the inside (through the top rectangular vent) but I suspect it would be hard because of the small area to work with within the knob cavity itself. I have mine hooked up to the gutter with the Oatey 14209 Mystic Rainwater Collection System. I actually punched a hole on the top of the barrel with a paddle drill bit to get a perfect fitting with the hose. Good luck. « Show Less
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The new one of this model does not have the far right start knob. I had the grill that is shown on Amazon now. The one you now get and which I also bought is the same style but it behaves much worse. No far right knob and the propane tank sits on the left side instead of the right. I never had problems with the older model propane hardware or the grill at all. This new model which I recently bought is already leaking propane left and right. The flare ups are freaking scary. The new model number is 463241413. I don't know the previous model number of the last TRU infrared 4 burner...which is shown in this picture. The new one of this model does not have the far right start knob. I had the grill that is shown on Amazon now. The one you now get and which I also bought is the same style but it behaves much worse. No far right knob and the propane tank sits on the left side instead of the right. I never had problems with the older model propane hardware or the grill at all. This new model which I recently bought is already leaking propane left and right. The flare ups are freaking scary. The new model number is 463241413. I don't know the previous model number of the last TRU infrared 4 burner...which is... » Read More The new one of this model does not have the far right start knob. I had the grill that is shown on Amazon now. The one you now get and which I also bought is the same style but it behaves much worse. No far right knob and the propane tank sits on the left side instead of the right. I never had problems with the older model propane hardware or the grill at all. This new model which I recently bought is already leaking propane left and right. The flare ups are freaking scary. The new model number is 463241413. I don't know the previous model number of the last TRU infrared 4 burner...which is shown in this picture. « Show Less
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Yes there were 2 types the accurate way is to get the last 8 Digits of your vin call a local dealer parts dept. they will tell you, or u can see if its vented or non vented distributor, u can order it by those terms & check with your eye without pulling anything off, to order your part.early models were non vented Jan-jun or July & later models switched to vented style. Again use the vin# sorry can't answer it spot on, just can't with out the vin#. Hope this helps you.
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Forgive me but the flapper housing may not be made of plastic, as I mentioned it was in my initial post. From the picture it appears to be metal. (My old vent fan's exhaust was made of plastic--I confused the two.)
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There was one of these in the home I moved into last year. It worked well enough, but the vent fan sounded like a jet engine. Also, there seemed to be no noticeable sound difference between high and low. My model was made in 2006, so I'm not sure how much they've improved this since.
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The ventilation comes from the unit not being airtight. I don't quite recall whether there were airholes in the back. The unit will go with your stainless steel appliances...more like a brushed look. I love this little unit...useful addition to a small modern kitchen.
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We bought the stainless grid. They have both choices.nthis one came with steel when we got it.
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I'm concerned, too. There are two products identical to each other, one chrome and one stainless steel. I want the stainless steel model. But this one's 1-Star reviews show it listed as "Stainless Steel Finish" and rusting. I just have no idea what to believe.
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I just bought this unit and set it up. My recommendation is not to purchase this one but one that has venting out the front bottom. This unit is meant to have open free standing in a room. Under counter types vent air from front back out where ever but not pulling air from back and vent to the back like this one does. Hope this helps.
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Mine came with two parts that attached together, as well as a small instruction sheet showing how put together. It sounds like you're maybe missing the part to fit in vent, at which point you should contact seller, since you can't get missing piece separately.
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The top grate is stainless steel. The rest of the BBQ wipes down easy with disinfecting wipes(my preferences). Also add a little a little water in bottom drip tray before cooking for a easier clean up. This is our second one and love! Love, love it.
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Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it replaced. Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it... » Read More Not sure what you mean by a vent fan but it does not vent like a range hood. It does however apparently draw air in through the rear and exhaust it out the front. There's a grille area in the front below the door opening about 1" high and extends from left to right across the front of the unit. Air is pushed out there. I read somewhere in previous GE units the air was vented in the rear and may have overheated the unit or at least shortened the life of the mechanical components especially if it was housed in an enclosed space. This unit is about 1 " or so higher than the units it replaced. « Show Less
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It is a different bulb in the stainless steel unit. We still sell the old style bulbs. You don't have to buy a new unit.