Aug
22
2010
Char Broil T-Frame 7 Series
Posted by blogmaster in BBQ Gas Grills, tags: Broil, Char, Series, TFrame
- Char-Broil Lp Gas Grill 35K Btu 2B Sb Model# 463751305
- CHAR-BROIL 530 sq inches of cooking space; Propane Bottle; Side Warmer
Product Description
T-Frame 7 Grill, 35,000 BTU
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Let’s cut to the chase…pick a different grille, I sure wish I had. Assembly was a nightmare, with instructions that were confusing, erratic and in some cases just plain WRONG. Now that the grille is finally together, it works well enough, but after only two weeks the finish imperfections on the top lid are starting to RUST! That’s right, folks, it’s not even aluminum. What a dumb choice for a product made to be left outdoors. CharBroil should be ashamed for putting their name on this product. If I could return it, I would…but how do you return an assembled grille?
Rating: 2 / 5
I don’t normally write reviews but after seeing the one sided slanted review of this product I must retort. I helped my parents put this grill together after they ordered it and had no trouble at all. In response to the other review I must say “a bad carpenter always blames the tools rather than him/her self.” Let’s be honest, there is nothing fancy about this grill. My parents are older, and just wanted something simple to use to grill out every now and then. This grill has been perfect for them and they continue to bore my brother and I with their grilling success stories. If they were willing to take the time they would give it high marks so I am doing it for them.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this grill to use at my business for a weekly grill party for the employees. One of our production workers assembled the grill in about 30 minutes – there are a lot of parts. The key to a quick assembly is following the instructions exactly. Do not assume anything – check each part carefully to make sure it is the right one and that you are installing it correctly.
The grill works fine, but has a few flaws. The grate is a fairly light wire with wide spacing, so you have to be careful flipping burgers or else they may slip through and end up at the bottom of the grill. Also the grate is flush with the top edge of the body so hot dogs will roll off onto the ground if you’re not careful. But at about $90 it is a great buy! It does the job with a few minor inconveniences and there is a good side burner to boot!
Update
I paid less than $90 for this grill in May. It is now listed for more than $240. Even gas hasn’t increased in price as fast. This grill is in no way worth more than about $100! Ours still works and does an acceptable job, but it needs frequent cleaning to minimize flareups and has the flaws mentioned in the original review. There are better deals elsewhere.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this grill a few years ago to replace an older charcoal grill. It gets the job done and cooks well. I like the fact that it’s easy to move with the wheels. The propane tank fits neatly under so it’s easy to reach but hidden from view. The burners do have a tendency to rust out after a few years and you will usually find you need to replace the ignition switch as well every few years. While it’s not the best grill out there, it’s a good grill for the money. I would suggest buying a cover for the grill and using it as much as possible. It will help keep the grill out of the elements and should improve longevity. My next grill will be a bigger and better unit, but I have been happy with this grill and I’ve gotten my money’s worth. If you love grilling but don’t want to spend $500-$1000 on a grill, this unit will fit your budget without sacrificing everything.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is one of the nicest grills for the price, yes a little hard to put togeather but well worth it at the end..Fires right up even cooking this is the grill to go with.
Rating: 5 / 5