On Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:14:11 -0400, "None" > wrote:

>Mine only last 2 year at best. What about putting a think steel or
>aluminium plate on top of the burner to protect from the drippings. It
>would be a hair smaller shape then the burner, in order not to block the
>flame. Any ideas?

My new Cheap ******* grill has a thin, angled (and slotted) "heat
plate" that installs above the burner itself, quite similar to what
you describe. The instructions included a bit about removing the
burner and cleaning gas inlet and the little holes where the flame
appears. Also advice to inspect burner and replace if cracks or other
damage is found.