Although grilling outdoors is typically done in the warm months of summer, more and more diehards are extending this cooking activity to be able to year-round event. Of course, some of us are fortunate enough to live in climates where grilling is done in any month on the calendar. But anytime is a good time for some cooking!
But regardless of the season, it’s important to keep 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 follows.
Attention! For the people who’ve served in the military, standing at attention in order to inspection is routine. And inspecting your grill should be routine too and worthy of your affection. (Except there’s if you have to ‘assume the position’!) So let’s have an in depth 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 does make a home in the burner tubes and other ‘comfy’ hidden locations. An look over will uncover any obstacles that may prevent gas from freely flowing to the ports.
Once a clear gas flow has been assured, next check for leaks. Exercising test for gas leaks is with liquid cleaning soap. (Yes, dish washing soap works fine.)
If possess to a bottle of spray you can mix up a little soap and water. spray bottle is not handy, squirting a little soap straight from the container will are well.
Assuming you’re outside (because it’s never a good idea to operate your grill in any environment other than a well ventilated area), make sure the control knobs widespread pointed to the ‘off’ position.
Next, turn the gas valve just a little to open the flow and begin spraying the soap – or soapy solution – on the joints from the gas line and inside of connections for the tank. Bubbles forming mean there’s a leak. Terrible. But easier find it now than could happen later.
To stop the leak – and bubbles, tighten the elephant seals. That should take good care of it. 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 close to close the gas device!
If experience a spare propane tank, it’s a bad idea to store it through your grill. Yes, it’s an opportune location you know exactly where it is that you want 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 girls and boys.
Keeping your grill clean is a sensible move and there’s a a regarding ways achieve this. Some outdoor chefs like in order to smoke on aluminum foil. This keeps the grilling surface nice shiny and making clear a simple crumple-n-toss assignment!
South Florida Grill Cleaning
11420 U.S. Hwy 1 #106, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 377-0350