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TheFuzzy
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Post subject: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless  Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:59 pm |
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Folks,
So I got a used commercial grill for cheap. However, it needs new grates. I'm wondering if I should just order replacements from the company (Char-Broil), which would be enameled cast iron. I think I could alternately get regular cast-iron, or stainless grates which would fit.
Thoughts?
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 9:22 pm |
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I previously had SS; after 10 years or so of hard use, the welds started giving away, so I replaced them and ended up with enameled, which I've used a few years. I'm not sure there is a significant different between the two; if anything, I prefer the enamel so far. Cast iron will require more regular use and maintenance; however, if they are very heavy, they will give a nice sear better. Common wisdom says they will season better.
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:32 am |
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Paul,
Do I need to use special cleaning brushes on the enamel?
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:40 am |
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 12:32 pm |
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Wino,
Cute.
To be more specific: manufacturers ask you to use a nylon or other softer brush to clean "porcelain-enameled" grill grates. This doesn't make sense to me; if they are actually porcelain coated, then they should be harder than steel. So what's actually required?
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 1:19 pm |
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*I* use a metal brush. I ignore whatever recommendations they gave, as a clean grate is more important. So far it has held up well; possibly the life will be shortened, but I've not ran enough years on it yet to tell.
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:16 pm |
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I use Weber ceramics upon which I use their recommended brass brush. I have used Weber SS which is frustrating because high heat seems to help it corrode and I throw them out. The Weber Smoky Mtn. comes with SS but there the temperature rarely goes above 225F because I only use it for smoking or cold smoking. I also had the Weber cast iron with my gas BBQ and they are just darn fine; I use a steel brush on them. But, I use the porcelain all the time because I like the look. The following is the latest and 'gratest' but I don't want to spring for that much $ when converted to Canuck Bucks: http://www.bbqguys.com/item_item_2872102.htmlWonderful reviews on all serious bbq/smoking sites 
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 2:18 pm |
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My dh left the bbq on high overnight (natural gas) and basically melted SS grates. We switched to cast iron which lasted around 12 years. Just redeemed airmiles for a new grill, no idea what it comes with.
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 11:09 pm |
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BTW, this is way more grill than I think I really should have gotten ...
Jean,
The pizza must have been *amazing*.
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Post subject: Re: Cast iron vs. porcelain cast iron vs. stainless Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 4:33 am |
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Fuzzy - Please post a photo 
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