BBQ

The cottage has a BBQ that becomes quite important during the heat of the summer. Since it gets so hot in the house, cooking outside is the preferred method for most late afternoon meals.

This page documents the current BBQ and any plans for maintaining and future replacements.

Technical Information on Current BBQ

Make and Model: Broil King model# 542-14
Heat Diffuser Size: 18″L x 11″W
2 grills, each measuring 9.5 x 14.5 inches
H Type Burner measurements: 14 3/4″L x6 3/4″W
Warming rack is 18.5 x 9.5 inches

Questions Open for debate on BBQ Discussion Page

The link to the discussion page is HERE.

Some of the comments and resolutions have been coppied to this section below, mostly for mobile users (easy access).

Is it worth replacing parts on the old BBQ?

— So far the answer has been to replace parts only. It is cheaper this way. —Tom Hepburn (talk) 23:31, 27 May 2014 (MDT)

Should we just look into a new one?

— As of Summer 2014 It has been suggested that finding replacement parts for the existing one is cost conscious, given the fact that there are so many other issues requiring money to resolve. —Tom Hepburn (talk) 23:31, 27 May 2014 (MDT)

We do use it to cook a lot. What does everyone think?

Parts Pricing

To try and give some facts to the above statements here are some initial findings online WEBSITE: http://www.grilldepot.ca/index.php/broil-king?bbqdepot_broilking_model=567&manufacturer=105 DATE: 21:11, 21 October 2013 (MDT) Broil King OEM Small Burner 8 UFC SKU: 10390-T401 CA$59.99 Broil King OEM Stainless Steel Flav-R-Wave SKU: 10222-T325 CA$39.99 Broil King OEM Porcelain on Steel Cooking Grill SKU: 10225-T322 CA$29.99 WEBSITE: http://www.homedepot.ca/ DATE: 21:11, 21 October 2013 (MDT) Barbecue Genius Stainless Steel Flav-R-Wave $39.99 GrillPro 16 In. Stainless Steel H Burne $34.00 Cooking Grill Surface Could not find match

Status of The BBQ August 2013

The BBQ is getting a little worse for wear. The metal “flavorwave” plate is completely rusted out, the racks are becoming quite rusted, the burner also is going to need replacing, and the automatic starter has not worked in years. I have checked out prices for all of these parts and it is going to come out to between $120 and $150 dollars ish.

Fall 2014 Update

Thank you Dave for replacing the burner in the BBQ maybe we can replace the whole unit when we get sick of replacing burners and grates.

2020 Update

TGH did some work on the barbecue replacing the grills and making new brackets for the stand also replacing some of the bolts that were rusted

2022 Update: Manufacturer makes model Obsolete

After looking into getting a replacement top grill it was found that the part was obsolete through all OEM suppliers. See technical info above for possible replacement parts based on size

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