Although grilling outdoors is typically done in the warm months of summer, the more diehards are extending this cooking activity to a year-round event. Of course, some of us are fortunate enough to live in climates where grilling is readily done in any month on the calendar. But anytime is a good time for some barbecuing!
But regardless of the season, it’s important should be your grill in fine working order so it’s ready whenever the ‘hankerin’ for tasty BBQ strikes your fancy.
As Always, Safety First
By following some basic guidelines, you be assured your grill is in top-shape less than outdoor cooking sessions will observe.
Attention! For all those who’ve served in the military, waiting on attention ahead of inspection is routine. And inspecting your grill always be routine as well and deserving of your your attention. (Except there’s also to ‘assume the position’!) So let’s have a detailed look at the grill different sure it’s in fine working get.
The fire is the number one aspect of one’s grill. But things like bugs, spiders, bird nests and other critters can earn a home in the burner tubes and other ‘comfy’ hidden locations. Examining the garmin awesome look over will uncover any obstacles that may prevent gas from freely flowing to the ports.
Once a good gas flow has been assured, next check for leaks. Least difficult test for gas leaks is with liquid washing liquid. (Yes, dish washing soap works fine.)
If you need to a spray bottle you can mix up a little soap and water. If your spray bottle is not handy, squirting a little soap directly from the container will work as well.
Assuming you’re outside (because it’s never a good idea to operate your grill in any environment besides a well ventilated area), make sure the control knobs are usually pointed towards ‘off’ rating.
Next, turn the gas valve a little to open the flow and begin spraying the soap – or soapy solution – on the joints from the gas line and all through connections towards tank. Bubbles forming mean there’s a leak. A bad one. But easier find it now than could happen later.
To stop the leak – and bubbles, tighten the finalizes. That should make certain of the item. If it doesn’t, parts end up being the too worn and need to have replacing. Once you’re completed your leak inspection, don’t forget to close to close the gas valve!
If a person a spare propane tank, it’s not suggested to store it using your grill. Yes, it’s a convenient location as well as know exactly where it is when you need it but it’s not a choice. In fact, storing them in any area of enclosed space is not advised. It is to buy them outdoors, a good upright position, and certainly away from curious children.
Keeping your grill clean is a good move and there’s a a number of ways to attain this. Some outdoor chefs like to cook on aluminum foil. This prevents the grilling surface as well as shiny and making delete a simple crumple-n-toss assignment!
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11420 U.S. Hwy 1 #106, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 377-0350