Time for new drop in BBQ. Where? Brand?

[riverroyal]

Mine is done. 15 years, not bad
Its a 40" drop in. Anyone know a good place in socal? These things are all over the map on pricing and sizes.
Looking at a lyon as the best option so far

 

[lbhsbz]

What’s done about it?

Most grills have rebuild/upgrade parts available pretty cheap. I have cheap char-grilled, and just replaced the burners/tents, and brackets with all stainless for under $30.

 

[riverroyal]

Ive aleady done a rebuild. Its just time. Im ok with getting a new one.
15 years was a good run. Ha

 

[XClutchboy725]

The guy redoing my backyard quoted my BBQ island with a Lyon. I checked them out online and they look to be pretty nice!

 

[Icky]

We bought the lion 40", cant tell you much about it cause it's been in the box for 6 months

I will say that it we decided on it over the blaze because it disassembled further for cleaning than the blaze. The blaze had led back lit knobs but I was told they burn out frequently.

I looked at the Memphis built in smoker/grill, even asked a few questions about them here. And decided it was right for me, I could always buy a separate smoker later. Not to mention they're expensive

 

[riverroyal]

We bought the lion 40", cant tell you much about it cause it's been in the box for 6 months

I will say that it we decided on it over the blaze because it disassembled further for cleaning than the blaze. The blaze had led back lit knobs but I was told they burn out frequently.

I looked at the Memphis built in smoker/grill, even asked a few questions about them here. And decided it was right for me, I could always buy a separate smoker later. Not to mention they're expensive

In the box, wanna sell it? Ha
Thanks for the reply. Good info on being able to clean

 

[riverroyal]

Expensive. No joke. $2000 for these is on the low end. Pretty ridiculous the mark up

 

[CobraDave]

I’ve had a Lyon for about 5 years. Im very happy with the quality and how it’s held up. All stainless still stuff. Totally rebuildable. Has a matter of fact I’ve had zero issues. I just have to figure out how to keep the cover from blowing off during windy season.


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[Icky]

In the box, wanna sell it? Ha
Thanks for the reply. Good info on being able to clean

Nope, finally got everything ready for my final on my patio. Once that done I'm fabricating the island. I will say that we bought ours in Februaryish from a smaller place that does island etc. The owner told us in a couple of weeks they were going to be raising prices since summer was coming

 

[Done-it-again]

I have a 36” Lyon. It’s good but not great. Still has hot spots and even upgraded to ceramic rods to help with heat retention. I also add the searing burner, but it didn’t last 8 months and started to fall apart.

Next will be a DCS or similar. My dad has rebuilt his DCS unit 3x’s in 18yrs and it’s still a great BBQ. Nice and hot and even cooking.

 

[riverroyal]

Fabricating the island...i did mine 15 years ago. Its block with a conrete top. The block is stucco and paint. The damn salts from the block joints still screw up the stucco. Ive sealed the block etc etc.
If i build another island some day it will be metal stud

 

[T frog]

Anyone have experience with Bull? Seem like a nice grill for a good price..

 

[riverroyal]

Anyone have experience with Bull? Seem like a nice grill for a good price..

Thats option number 2 for us. About 250 more than the lyon

 

[Icky]

Fabricating the island...i did mine 15 years ago. Its block with a conrete top. The block is stucco and paint. The damn salts from the block joints still screw up the stucco. Ive sealed the block etc etc.
If i build another island some day it will be metal stud

Stainless steel tubing frame

 

[River Dirt 2]

Fire Magic https://www.firemagicgrills.com/

 

[DB / HAV]

I really like the fire magic, the glass to see how stuff is cooking is great. Easy to take apart to clean and parts available when needed.

 

[kiwi77]

My Fire Magic turned to a corroded pos in 2 years. Go TEC if you want the best.

Fire Magic https://www.firemagicgrills.com/

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[River Dirt 2]

My Fire Magic turned to a corroded pos in 2 years. Go TEC if you want the best.

That's not good..
My grille is going on 10 years now and its as good today as when it was new.
It's not exposed to the elements and is also covered when not in use so maybe that's the difference?

 

[kiwi77]

Yep, it’s at the beach. Always covered though. The TEC I have is the next level.

That's not good..
My grille is going on 10 years now and its as good today as when it was new.
It's not exposed to the elements and is also covered when not in use so maybe that's the difference? View attachment 785862

 

[T frog]

That's not good..
My grille is going on 10 years now and its as good today as when it was new.
It's not exposed to the elements and is also covered when not in use so maybe that's the difference? View attachment 785862

Great looking space!

 

[81Sprint]

When i built mine, i went with a BroilChef, got it on wayfair. Works flawless

 

[boat527]

Mine is done. 15 years, not bad
Its a 40" drop in. Anyone know a good place in socal? These things are all over the map on pricing and sizes.
Looking at a lyon as the best option so far

 

[boat527]

TEC
Lynx
Firemagic
DCS

All pretty stout

Use a magnet when checking stainless

 

[DrunkenSailor]

My Weber summit built in is at least ten years old and going strong. Came with the house. Thing cooks bitchen.

 

[Baja Pete]

Where is the best place to buy... I have been looking online and everything seems to be close to the same price.

 

[riverroyal]

I’m going with BBQ outlet in vista.

 

[Dirtbag]

pops has a firemagic at his place in socal. It is absolutely tits. Thing gets super hot super fast and cooks stuff in a hurry.

 

[ChevelleSB406]

My dad has a DCS, my favorite I have ever used.

 

[Deja_Vu]

My TEC Sterling was a great grill. 20 years and still grilling... too bad it’s at the Temecula house I sold lol.

BBQs Galore was a good place local in So Cal.

 

[Spudsbud]

Stainless, 304, slightly magnetic and will rust, quickly if you clean with bleach.
316, very lo carbon. Hospital and surgical grade tools are made from 316. Will not rust. Not magnetic at all. Very expensive. Top of the line.

 

[riverroyal]

My TEC Sterling was a great grill. 20 years and still grilling... too bad it’s at the Temecula house I sold lol.

BBQs Galore was a good place local in So Cal.

Current bbq is a bbq galore grand turbo. 15 years old. The replacement is $4000. Yeah thats a bit much to bbq in my yard.
Im actually never going to build a island again.

 

[kiwi77]

My TEC Sterling was a great grill. 20 years and still grilling... too bad it’s at the Temecula house I sold lol.

BBQs Galore was a good place local in So Cal.

TEC still sells parts for bbq’s they made in the 60’s. They have a patent on their infrared technology.
Ruth Christ’s uses TEC in all their restraunts.