I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most of
my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner or
maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.


W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

"Christopher M." wrote:
>
>I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most of
>my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
>burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner or
>maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.

Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:20:09 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:

> Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!

Moron.

-sw

"Christopher M." > wrote in message
...
> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most
> of my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
> burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner
> or maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>
>
> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

Grill flair-ups come from FAT dropping onto a flame or surface hot enough
to vaporize the fat and cause a flair-up. Trim you food more carefully.

The other possible problem is in the tube that runs from the jets to the
burner. There are time that tube can clog with debris especially a spider
and or a spider web.

Dimitri

On 9/04/2010 11:55 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:20:09 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!
>
> Moron.
>
> -sw

Well caught!

Krypsis

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Christopher M." > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most
>> of my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old.
>> The burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the
>> burner or maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>>
>>
>> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
>
> Grill flair-ups come from FAT dropping onto a flame or surface hot enough
> to vaporize the fat and cause a flair-up. Trim you food more carefully.
>
> The other possible problem is in the tube that runs from the jets to the
> burner. There are time that tube can clog with debris especially a spider
> and or a spider web.
>
> Dimitri
>
I had that problem on my last grill about 5 years ago. I cleaned it pretty
well and the burner looked OK so I just wire brushed it. After fighting
flare-ups for a few weeks I dismantled it and found that a third of the the
burner holes were clogged with corrosion. I replaced the burner and the
problem went away.

I gave the grill to my sister the next season as my new wife came equipped
with a major Weber Genesis gold (just an additional perk). She's still using
it AFAIK.

Jon

On Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:48:50 +1000, Krypsis wrote:

> On 9/04/2010 11:55 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:20:09 -0400, brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>>> Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!
>>
>> Moron.
>
> Well caught!

Not really. Pretty much everything he says is bullshit. The OP
even said he just replaced the grate.

-sw

On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:35:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:48:50 +1000, Krypsis wrote:
>
>> On 9/04/2010 11:55 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!
>>>
>>> Moron.
>>
>> Well caught!
>
>Not really. Pretty much everything he says is bullshit. The OP
>even said he just replaced the grate.
>
>-sw

Dumb and Dumber... neither one of yoose putzes ever grilled
anything... flare ups haven't much to do with grease on grates, has
all to do with grease coating the fire box below the burner
and greasy lava stones... like I said: " Constant flare ups are always
due to a filthy dirty grill, always!" Yoose two toys r us george
foreman grillees obviously don't own a *real* grill, never did, never
will.

On 10/04/2010 12:29 AM, brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:35:19 -0500, >
> wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:48:50 +1000, Krypsis wrote:
>>
>>> On 9/04/2010 11:55 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Constant flare ups are always due to a filthy dirty grill, always!
>>>>
>>>> Moron.
>>>
>>> Well caught!
>>
>> Not really. Pretty much everything he says is bullshit. The OP
>> even said he just replaced the grate.
>>
>> -sw
>
> Dumb and Dumber... neither one of yoose putzes ever grilled
> anything... flare ups haven't much to do with grease on grates, has
> all to do with grease coating the fire box below the burner
> and greasy lava stones... like I said: " Constant flare ups are always
> due to a filthy dirty grill, always!" Yoose two toys r us george
> foreman grillees obviously don't own a *real* grill, never did, never
> will.
>
Hey cobber! I have a double burner barbecue here that I have used since
1990. It has a grill plate on one side and a solid cast iron plate on
the other along with lava rocks on a tray underneath. I have never had a
flare up worth mentioning even when cooking really greasy stuff. As for
grease collecting on the rocks, well, it just doesn't seem to happen. I
never have to replace lava stones due to them being coated with grease.
I only have to top up the lava stones every few years as they seem to
disappear completely over time. The drip tray under the burner needs
cleaning every now and then, more for aesthetics and hygiene, but I've
never seen it hot enough to catch fire, much less flare up. All I do is
remove the tray and scrape off the excess grease with a scraper blade.
The only thing I've had to do with the burners is clean out the
manifolds as they became blocked with rust and scale. This led to an
uneven burn. Wire brushed the manifold out and poked the scale out of
the flame ports and it now works like a new one.

I keep telling myself that I'll get one of these fancy new barbecues one
day but I never seem to get around to it. The old beast works just fine.
The plastic wheels broke earlier this year (plastic rot) as I was
dragging it around the back yard so I just bunged on a set of old lawn
mower wheels I had laying around. They are really solid and will help
the barbecue do another twenty years.

Got a couple of George Foreman Grillers too. Have only used one so far,
the small one. The family sized one is still boxed up and unused. I find
that while it does a good job, it's a tad too quick with no adjustable
setting. I like my grilling slow and steady.

That reminds me, I must organise another barby for the extended family
before the winter sets in here. Maybe on the Anzac Day long weekend
later this month!

Krypsis

On Apr 8, 9:09*pm, "Christopher M." >
wrote:
> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most of
> my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
> burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner or
> maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>
> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)

The only time I get flare ups is when there is too much fat dripping
down onto the coals.

"Christopher M." > wrote in message
...
> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most
> of my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
> burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner
> or maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>
>
> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
gleaned off google for your enjoyment,


If you fail to scrape and clean your drip pan regularly, excess heat can
build up and cause your grill to flare.


If you place your food too close to the edges of the cooking grid, grease
can splash over the side of the drip pan, strike the flame and cause a
flare.


If your drain pipe is clogged, drippings from the meat will eventually build
up in the drip pan. If too much grease backs up, it will likely cause a
flare up.


If your drain pipe was not tightened securely when it was assembled, grease
can leak down the pipe and can eventually reach the flame


If your drip pan has a hole or leak in it, drippings will make their way to
the flame and cause a flare.
and

Burner fails to light -

Turn controls off to prevent gas build-up. Then wait 5 minutes for gas to
clear.

Possible cause:


1. Clean the Igniter which may be covered with grease.
2. Make sure the igniter wire is connected.
3. Make sure fuel line isn't kinked.
4. If there is no spark, attempt to match light your grill as described
in your owners manual.

Flare-ups-

Possible cause:


1. The temperature may be too high so lower the heat setting or cook with
the lid open.
2. Fatty foods and oils in marinades can cause flare-ups.
3. Cleaning the grill can reduce flare-ups.

Flame goes out -

Possible cause:


1. If gusty winds are causing the flame to go out, turn the front of the
grill away from the wind.
2. Opening the lid too quickly with a low flame setting can cause a flame to
blow out. Just relight the flame.
3. A loose gas supply hose can cause a flame to go out.
4. Check your propane tank. It may need to be refilled.

Yellow or orange flame -

Possible cause:


1. Check gas line connections
2. Check air shutter adjustment.
3. Orange tips can occur if you are in a dusty area or heavy grease is
present.



--
regards, piedmont (Mike)
The Practical BBQ'r - http://sites.google.com/site/thepracticalbbqr/
(mawil55)

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> "Zeppo" > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Christopher M." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt
>>>> most of my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of
>>>> years old. The burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the
>>>> problem is the burner or maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too
>>>> small.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
>>>
>>> Grill flair-ups come from FAT dropping onto a flame or surface hot
>>> enough to vaporize the fat and cause a flair-up. Trim you food more
>>> carefully.
>>>
>>> The other possible problem is in the tube that runs from the jets to
>>> the burner. There are time that tube can clog with debris especially
>>> a spider and or a spider web.
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>> I had that problem on my last grill about 5 years ago. I cleaned it
>> pretty well and the burner looked OK so I just wire brushed it. After
>> fighting flare-ups for a few weeks I dismantled it and found that a
>> third of the the burner holes were clogged with corrosion. I replaced
>> the burner and the problem went away.
>>
>> I gave the grill to my sister the next season as my new wife came
>> equipped with a major Weber Genesis gold (just an additional perk).
>> She's still using it AFAIK.
>>
>> Jon
>
>
> The electric bbq grill uses lava rocks. The only time I get serious flare
> ups is when they ignite due to grease saturation and start burning like
> candles. Flipping them every so often can help extend their usefulness
> before replacing. The pull out bottom aluminum foil lined grease tray
> makes cleanup a cinch.
>
> Pop would stand by his charcoal bbq grill with a spray bottle of water.
>
> Andy

The Weber is pretty cool because the sides under the grill slope to a 5 x 8
opening which has a little pan that slides out for cleanup. It fits a little
aluminum foil tray that you can replace. Fortunately, the foil pans are a
standard food service size I get for about a dime a piece, since Weber wants
to charge a buck each for them.

I have had the grease in the pan catch fire if I forget to empty them (about
twice a year) but it's not much of an issue.

Jon

On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:14:20 -0400, "Zeppo" > wrote:

>
>
>"Andy" > wrote in message ...
>> "Zeppo" > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> "Christopher M." > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt
>>>>> most of my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of
>>>>> years old. The burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the
>>>>> problem is the burner or maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too
>>>>> small.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> W. Pooh (AKA Winnie P.)
>>>>
>>>> Grill flair-ups come from FAT dropping onto a flame or surface hot
>>>> enough to vaporize the fat and cause a flair-up. Trim you food more
>>>> carefully.
>>>>
>>>> The other possible problem is in the tube that runs from the jets to
>>>> the burner. There are time that tube can clog with debris especially
>>>> a spider and or a spider web.
>>>>
>>>> Dimitri
>>>>
>>> I had that problem on my last grill about 5 years ago. I cleaned it
>>> pretty well and the burner looked OK so I just wire brushed it. After
>>> fighting flare-ups for a few weeks I dismantled it and found that a
>>> third of the the burner holes were clogged with corrosion. I replaced
>>> the burner and the problem went away.
>>>
>>> I gave the grill to my sister the next season as my new wife came
>>> equipped with a major Weber Genesis gold (just an additional perk).
>>> She's still using it AFAIK.
>>>
>>> Jon
>>
>>
>> The electric bbq grill uses lava rocks. The only time I get serious flare
>> ups is when they ignite due to grease saturation and start burning like
>> candles. Flipping them every so often can help extend their usefulness
>> before replacing. The pull out bottom aluminum foil lined grease tray
>> makes cleanup a cinch.
>>
>> Pop would stand by his charcoal bbq grill with a spray bottle of water.
>>
>> Andy
>
>The Weber is pretty cool because the sides under the grill slope to a 5 x 8
>opening which has a little pan that slides out for cleanup. It fits a little
>aluminum foil tray that you can replace. Fortunately, the foil pans are a
>standard food service size I get for about a dime a piece, since Weber wants
>to charge a buck each for them.
>
>I have had the grease in the pan catch fire if I forget to empty them (about
>twice a year) but it's not much of an issue.
>
>Jon

Those sloping sides still require scraping periodically... in fact all
grills require periodic interior cleaning of the entire bottom section
to help prevent flare ups, how often to clean depends on how fatty the
foods one grills. It's rare that flare ups occur due to grease laden
grates because even the filthiest wire brush those often enough but
the dirtiest rarely, if ever, clean the accumulated grease from inside
the lower housing. When food itself ignites it's only due to cooking
over too high a heat... spritzing with water won't help for long
unless the temperature is decreased.

On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:28:12 -0700 (PDT), "Bent Attorney Esq."
> wrote:

>On Apr 8, 9:09*pm, "Christopher M." >
>wrote:
>> I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most of
>> my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
>> burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner or
>> maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>
>The only time I get flare ups is when there is too much fat dripping
>down onto the coals.

The OP is obviously speaking of a gas grill. Charcoal grills don't
accumulate much grease because that dripping grease gets tossed out
with the ashes each time. If you're having flare ups often then you
are cooking fatty foods over too high heat.

On Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:09:01 -0400, "Christopher M."
> wrote:

>I've been having a big problem with flare-ups lately. I just rebuilt most of
>my grill except for the burner. The burner's a couple of years old. The
>burner's flame is kind of erratic. I wonder if the problem is the burner or
>maybe my drip vaporizor bar is just too small.
>
Just a wild guess on my part, but I'm going with the grease.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:23:33 -0400, "Zeppo" > wrote:

>I gave the grill to my sister the next season as my new wife came equipped
>with a major Weber Genesis gold (just an additional perk).

Oh, man... now you tell me. If I'd known wives came with grills, I
would have signed up for that a long time ago!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.