Although grilling outdoors is often done in the warm months of summer, more and more diehards are extending this cooking activity a few year-round event. Of course, some of us are fortunate enough to inhabit climates where grilling is definitely done in any month on the calendar. But anytime is a good time for some grilling!
But regardless of the season, it’s important to help 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 and many outdoor cooking sessions will follow.
Attention! For all those who’ve served in the military, waiting for attention ahead of inspection is routine. And inspecting your grill must be routine also and worth your notice. (Except there’s also to ‘assume the position’!) So let’s have an in depth look in the grill different sure it’s in fine working flow.
The fire is correct aspect of your grill. But things like bugs, spiders, bird nests and other critters will make 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 an apparent gas flow has been assured, next check for leaks. Most basic test for gas leaks is with liquid soap. (Yes, dish washing soap works fine.)
If you a spray bottle you can mix up a little soap and water. If your spray bottle is not handy, squirting a little soap completely the container will work as well.
Assuming you’re outside (because it’s never a good idea to operate your grill in any environment other than a well ventilated area), make sure the control knobs are all pointed towards ‘off’ position.
Next, turn the gas valve just a little to open the flow and begin spraying the soap – or soapy solution – on the joints inside the gas line and through the connections to your tank. Bubbles forming mean there’s a leak. Not good. But easier find it now than could happen later.
To stop the leak – and bubbles, tighten the enclosures. That should take precautions of the item. If it doesn’t, parts the too worn and require replacing. Once you’re through with your leak inspection, neglect to in order to close the gas valve!
If experience a spare propane tank, it’s not suggested to store it under your grill. Yes, it’s an easy location you know anywhere it is that if you require it but it’s not a good idea. In fact, storing them in all kinds of enclosed space isn’t advised. It is to stop them outdoors, in an upright position, and certainly away from curious children.
Keeping your grill clean is a good move and there’s a a regarding ways to attain this. Some outdoor chefs like in order to smoke on aluminum foil. Jetski from the grilling surface nice and shiny and making repair a simple crumple-n-toss assignment!
South Florida Grill Cleaning
11420 U.S. Hwy 1 #106, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 377-0350