ue’, Season: approaching
le are ‘considering an outdoor’

‘builein barbecue project or purc!
ortable unis’ There isa wide’

gaining in *

‘popularity, Many itiodels meeting CGA

re tadily: ‘available “in a.
stainless

‘aluminum ovens,’ or porcelain on steel
BYU. ratings --vary with

éach  manufacturer,: but. burners ar
‘designed to efficiently heat the‘oven. "
sTypically,: built-ins‘ are, designed for

L; gas; however, if .

is provided in the

pane can -also” be ‘used.

ropane ‘gas is heavier than air, and if
‘leaking, cart quickly“accumulate in an
enclosed’ environment, .caising a high
ignition “ri

in your, structure is s viral

Freé-standing, cart style barbecues are.

I: che’: smost - pop:
cookouts. The past few years “have
shown an increase in natural gas models
being. purchased, '“j
uilders “installing | ‘natural gas

‘sold are for‘nacural gas.

As with all products "you get what
you pay for" rings true’ with barbecues.
Cart. designs for ease. of assembly vary
with. each ‘manufacturer. There ‘are

y several cooking’ ‘surface types -rangi

orcelain’ coated stecl, porcelain
fom cast ‘iron to alt stainless steel.
Look for an oven that has heavy duty
aluminum cestings: ‘as: well as enough
depth to use’a rotissens. Many models
have ‘tear rotisserie burne’s, side burners

Zand removable side shelves that double
as: carrying ‘ or.-serving : trays. Some
menufacturers have changed from wood

“to, moulded: plastic ‘side; shelves’’--. no
more mildew. or. grease stains On wood,
Bear in mind, ‘glass windows lev’ great

“inthe showroom, but after cooking a few

Sufficient

for backyard - 4

‘partly ‘due to_new,-,

f times yOu can't see through them, and
_ sudden’

temperature . changes, or
dropping .the hd will. cause them to
shatter,

-. Maintenance is crucial to a safe and
efficiently Cperating barbecue. At least
once’ per’ year’ inspect .your burner.

Replace: the burner if any holes-in the. .
‘top of seams are found. This will ensure

an ‘even cooking temperature and
efficient use of gas. Inspect the venturi

tubes, ‘These are the tubes that connect :
.to the: gas. valves. Ensure they are. free

from spider nests. These nests can cause
a sudden back flash to mele your control
panel. Ensure all fittings’ and hase

. connections are secure. If you smell gas,

turn the barbecue off, but leave the tank» -
on. Proceed to check all fittings and
“connections with a soap and water
“solution. When you see bubbles, you
chave ‘found the leak. Tighten any
‘connections cs replace the part if

tightening -does ‘not solve the problem.
Recheck ‘all: fittings after you have

“seplaced the part.

Lava rock should be replaced once a
year, or more often depending on how

-often you cook. Lava rock is very porous.

pockets of grease accumulate and large
lave ups can occur. Today orher grease

‘diffusing ‘devices are available from

flareplates to ceramic rocks and bricks in
various styles.: These are designed to

outlets on-patios or decks, At-spectalry minimize flare ups, and are of a uniform

barbecue. stores, 40% of all barbeciies-

size for even hear distribution.

When: you have finished. cooking,

turn off your tank or gas source (before ©

turning off che burners) to drain the line.

Don't: forget to turn off the’ controls

when’ bumers are ‘clear of flame. ‘This

~ simple step will prolong the life of your
hose and regulator.’ Remember to open '

the lid before igniting your barbecue.
Guaranteed’ you will only forget to do
this once. If you are ever unsure about

“the safety of your barbecue, please ask a

professional to check it over for you.
Keeping your barbecue cleaned and in
good repair wilt add to your enjoyment

~ of year round cooking.

Gary and Janice Johnstone operate
-.. Johnstone's Barbecue Parts.

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* 20,000 BTU ~ more than
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