Although grilling outdoors is often done in the warm months of summer, much more more diehards are extending this cooking activity to be able to year-round event. Of course, some of us are fortunate enough to living now in climates where grilling is done in any month on the calendar. But anytime is a good time for some barbecuing!
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 several outdoor cooking sessions will abide by.
Attention! For any who’ve served in the military, standing around attention in order to inspection is routine. And inspecting your grill always be routine too and deserving of your affection. (Except there’s if you have to ‘assume the position’!) So let’s have a close look at the grill different sure it’s in fine working flow.
The fire is the main aspect of the grill. But things like bugs, spiders, bird nests and other critters can make a home in the burner tubes and other ‘comfy’ hidden locations. An easy look over will uncover any obstacles that can prevent gas from freely flowing to the ports.
Once a good gas flow has been assured, next check for leaks. Most basic test for gas leaks is with liquid cleaning. (Yes, dish washing soap works fine.)
If you a spray bottle you can mix up a little soap and water. spray bottle is not handy, squirting a little soap completely from the container will are the well.
Assuming you’re outside (because it’s never a choice to operate your propane gas grill in any environment except for a well ventilated area), make sure the control knobs widespread pointed towards the ‘off’ ranking.
Next, turn the gas valve just a little to open the flow and begin spraying the soap – or soapy solution – on the joints in the gas line and around the connections on the tank. Bubbles forming mean there’s a leak. A bad one. But easier find it now than could happen later.
To stop the leak – and bubbles, tighten the elephant seals. That should make certain of that will. If it doesn’t, parts may be too worn and need to have replacing. Once you’re finished your leak inspection, bear in mind to in order to close the gas device!
If include a spare propane tank, it’s a bad idea to store it using your grill. Yes, it’s a handy location and also you know somewhere it is actually you need it but it’s not a good idea. In fact, storing them in type of enclosed space is not advised. It’s best to place them outdoors, in an upright position, and certainly away from curious little ones.
Keeping your grill clean is a well informed move and there’s a a number of ways achieve this. Some outdoor chefs like in order to smoke on aluminum foil. This keeps the grilling surface as well as shiny and making delete a simple crumple-n-toss game!
South Florida Grill Cleaning
11420 U.S. Hwy 1 #106, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 377-0350