Q-grill or New Grill

[RWebb]

The grate broke on my little Weber Q-grill, and I'm trying to figure out if I want to spend $45 on a new one or just pay more and get something else. I want to stay with propane.

-in favor of another Weber grate:
$45 is not a lot

- in favor of something else:

grate should last more than 2 years I think (but Weber told me to pound sand on a warranty)

also, it never seemed like the thing got the grate itself all that hot - and I do like to induce Maillard reactions on my steaks, salmon and etc. ...

thoughts?

[red-beard]

Always buy grills with cast-iron grates. When replacing, always buy cast iron grates.

[Stanley]

How did your grate break? Mine has lasted 5 years or so with constant use. I love it and take it everywhere (camping, tailgating, trips to the beach, etc.) To solve the heat problem you can drill out the holes a little bit and add a larger regulator. A buddy of mine did this to his and it cranks the heat out. I usually just leave mine on high for about 10-15 minutes to get the cast iron grate up to temperature.

[RWebb]

thx

dunno how it broke - I suggested manf. defect to the dweezle on the phone

[tabs]

Funny the Grate on my Weber Kettle is still doin fine after more than 28 years on the job....as a matter of fact the whole unit is doing fine...after 28 years...Did I say I have had that unit for nealy 29 years....