stainless steel or porcelain weber grates...which one? which is the better one to buy...stainless steel or porcelain weber grates?
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It is better to buy the porcelain enamel cast iron weber grate. It is a little pricey at $65 at Amazon.
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We bought the stainless grid. They have both choices.nthis one came with steel when we got it.
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The Napoleon is a much better grill than the Weber. My neighbor has the Weber Genesis and even he says he wished he had bought the Napoleon! The built-in infrared unit is remarkable! Also very easy to clean!
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this is what I purchased --it fits fine------------------the porcelain has deteriorated & some rust is on the grates---we use aluminum foil
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Dear Mr. Meyer, Do you have (2) knobs on your Weber Grill.. If so you will need a different flavorizer bar 7534 in porcelain (they also come in stainless steel) These are 21.5 inches long. Please let us know if we can be of any other assistance. Thank you
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You can use the side burner for both, the grate can be raised about an inch or so for cooking/searing, then lowered flush for pots and pans. The side burner grate for that model comes with a cast iron grate that needs to be highly maintained due to the high heat burning off the seasoning of the grate. I ordered the stainless sided burner grate separately as it's low maintenance. Hope that helps
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If I'm understanding you correctly, I didn't know I was changing from Infra Red, but I always swap to the iron grates because for me they last longer and cook better. With spray oil I cankeep them clean and not have to watch the porcelain rust off the lesser grates. I just like them and we use the grill at least 3 or 4 times a week for steak to smoking oysters.
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The grate is made to transfer heat faster to your pot/pan faster than the grill can. The grate is also made of steel to support the weight of..... say a pot of water to boil corn, whereas using the cast iron grill for the same purpose, you run the risk of the grill breaking.
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If you don't mind spending the extra $50 I would go with the stainless steel model. I've owned my E210 for about five years and I've noticed the porcelain is not hold up. I live in Wisconsin.
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My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does not distribute heat evenly and does not retain it. I think they should pay "you" $50 to take it. My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does... » Read More My 7 year grill has cast iron grates (that is one reason I bought the grill). I live in humid Columbus, OH and the grates are essentially the same as when I bought the grill. I really think they would last a 100 years (sorry you will be on your 15th grill by then). Besides that, they really retain heat evenly, which means you can slap on a cold piece of meat and it will sear evenly and darkly. Stainless steel for grates, I think, is a bad idea. That is why stainless steel pans have been either copper bottomed or copper or aluminum sandwiched to even out the heat for decades. Stainless does not distribute heat evenly and does not retain it. I think they should pay "you" $50 to take it. « Show Less
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I have had both. After having an aluminum one for years, I splurged and bought the stainless steel and was so disappointed in the performance that I bought a new aluminum one. I have had it for 10 years and am very pleased with it.
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Mine is Stainless Steel. If you have metal flakes they can be accidentally coming from outside sources. All Pots and Pans require to be washed with soapy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly before use. That's a rule of thumb. (The metal flakes can also come from the electronic parts during the assembly.) It's your job to clean the pot before use, thereafter there should be no metal flakes. There's a real simple way to determine whether SS or Chrome, so you never have to ask again Take a magnet from your frig note holder (any magnet) if it doesn't stick its excellent Stainless. Which is called food Stainless and doesn't rust. Cheaper Stainless has less Zinc and can hold a light magnet. Usually found in outside BBQ's they sell as Stainless but is crap Stainless and will ultimately rust (usually spotted rust marks). Zink is very very expensive, so only the best Stainless contains the right amount of Zinc. If a magnet sticks like glue, then its metal, or chromed metal. Keep that in mind. (There various types of Stainless, only Food Stainless is of the highest grade.) Non Food such as an Outside Bar-B-Q is usually junk Stainless, You have to buy a Weber to get better Stainless, of course the price is higher, but will last you a lifetime. Stainless isn't Stainless on average items, and magnet test will help identify the quality.
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Cooking grill stainless, flavorizer bars are porcelain on steel. However I believe that stainless flavorizer bars that will fit are available.
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
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These are the best grill grates money can buy. Worth every cent. I couldn't be any happier. Yes they are stainless steel.
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It's taken me longer than it should to figure out there are 3 options with Weber: porcelain enameled STEEL, porcelain embedded CAST IRON, and stainless steel. The 7525 model is the porcelain covered steel. Everyone loves cast iron skillets for a reason. They hold heat longer than steel. From a cooking standpoint, the cast iron is the best choice. I am not sure that it will last the longest. I've read a bunch of reviews on lifespan: some weber owners swear by the stainless and some swear by the cast iron.
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I use a wire brush designed to fit the grooves. I've not had rust problems. The whole point of STAINLESS STEEL is it doesn't rust.Charbroil makes a brush for the infrared grates, and I bought one here on Amazon. So far...no rust problems. I hope this helps you with your purchase decision(s).