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Title: Greetings from the new guy at GrillGrates
Post by: GGmike on July 16, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
Just wanted to introduce myself to the forums. My name is Michael and am the new chef/webmaster/IT Guy.
I wear a lot of hats here at GrillGrates but really enjoy my work. I joined this forum to help people out when they had questions about GrillGrates and their application. I am not here to sell, but merely to help out.
I am also a wealth of information when it comes to all things culinary. I love to butcher, I love to grill, I own a Weber gasser, a Weber kettle and a customized water smoker. I love my Weber kettle and I use lump charcoal exclusively.
I look forward to engaging with everyone here and hope I can help and maybe even learn a few things.
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Post by: Keymaster on July 16, 2013, 05:07:37 PM
Welcome aboard from Washington state.
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Post by: CDN Smoker on July 16, 2013, 05:14:06 PM
I have and enjoy your product ;D

Don't be shy about posting some photos of your cooks.

Welcome from Manitoba, Canada

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Post by: TMB on July 16, 2013, 05:25:53 PM
Great to have you here!   Since talking to Brad Sept last year and getting my two sets of grates my grilling has improved!

I even have two of my infrared grills on your site   http://grillgrate.com/wordpress/c-photos/

My Grill2Go and BEESR are on there  :D
Title: Greetings from the new guy at GrillGrates
Post by: Pappymn on July 16, 2013, 05:42:40 PM
Welcome sir! I have two sets of your great product!

Product suggestion, instead of individual interlocking panels.....how about one continuos panel? My interlocking skills are lacking and would welcome just one panel ;)
Title: Re: Greetings from the new guy at GrillGrates
Post by: GGmike on July 16, 2013, 05:51:03 PM
Welcome sir! I have two sets of your great product!

Product suggestion, instead of individual interlocking panels.....how about one continuos panel? My interlocking skills are lacking and would welcome just one panel ;)

The interlocking panels can be a challenge, agreed. I have found with mine that I rarely have to take them apart, only when I do a deep clean in the sink. If you cook enough goodness on them the grease and carbon will eventually bond them together ;)
As far as the cleaning goes, less is more. Routine maintenance during heat up is enough for a few months unless your a sweet and sticky sauce kinda guy.
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Post by: RickB on July 16, 2013, 05:52:52 PM
Welcome sir! I have two sets of your great product!

Product suggestion, instead of individual interlocking panels.....how about one continuos panel? My interlocking skills are lacking and would welcome just one panel ;)

Pappy's problem with round pegs in square holes in kindergarten is legendary!  :D :D
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Post by: hikerman on July 16, 2013, 06:06:56 PM
Welcome from Illinois Mike!
I do not have Grill Grates yet, but getting them is on my short list. I've seen and heard too much to not get them.
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Post by: Dakota Don on July 16, 2013, 06:08:57 PM
Welcome to the Gang Michael!  :) Many of us are big on Infrared cooking and have been for a few years, but your GrillGrates have really kicked it up another notch. I just got my set of Grates two months ago for my BEESR. (they came highly recommended by a nice, knowledgeable guy on the forum named TMB) I'm still in the 'learning curve',  we'll all be anxious to follow your tips, tricks, pics, and cooks.  Don
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Post by: deestafford on July 16, 2013, 06:09:52 PM
Glad to have you on board.  You need to join us at the Gathering at Clarks Hill Lake outside of Augusta, GA the last week in Sep. Dee
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Post by: ACW3 on July 16, 2013, 06:15:38 PM
Welcome from North Carolina.  What Dee said about joining us at the Gathering, X2!!  Last year was my first, but not last, introduction to some really great people.  Being able to put names and faces together makes this site just that much more personable.  Please join us!


Art
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Post by: drholly on July 16, 2013, 06:29:20 PM
Another welcome from Minnesota. I can handle the interlocking... just wish there were a couple other sizes to help me customize to whatever I am trying to work with. But, that won't stop me. I love my GG and will continue to buy & modify as needed.

Cheers,

David
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Post by: IR2dum on July 16, 2013, 07:35:38 PM
Welcome from a proud GG owner and user in Houston.
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Post by: smokeasaurus on July 16, 2013, 07:36:32 PM
Welcome from Southern California.
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Post by: RickB on July 16, 2013, 07:56:54 PM
Great product! Welcome to the fun!
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Post by: muebe on July 16, 2013, 08:49:15 PM
Welcome from Southern California
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Post by: teesquare on July 16, 2013, 09:18:44 PM
It is Grate  ;D to have you here! We are proud of the attitude and helpful nature of all our members here on LTBBQ. I have faith that you are going to help us make a great place to talk about all things outdoor cooking related - even better!

Welcome !

T
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Post by: mikecorn.1 on July 16, 2013, 10:20:36 PM
Welcome aboard, from south Texas.


Mike
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Post by: UWFSAE on July 17, 2013, 12:26:18 AM
Welcome from Houston, TX!
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Post by: Smokin Don on July 17, 2013, 03:13:01 AM
Welcome GGmike from Ohio. Don't know if you can help or not. I just ordered some grill grates. They said an e-mail was sent for my order. I never got it; my order was on Monday. Smokin Don
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Post by: Sam3 on July 17, 2013, 05:56:24 AM
Welcome from NW New Jersey!
GG's are on my list of things to own. Hopefully I don't have to wait until Christmas!  ???
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Post by: Hub on July 17, 2013, 06:41:05 AM
Welcome!  Glad to have more on board from Grill Grates.  Mine now have about a hundred thousand miles on them.

Hub
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Post by: MJSBBQ on July 17, 2013, 06:51:02 AM
I just ordered my GG for my 4 burner RED. They should be here this week. I can't wait to try them!

If I can't get them snapped together, I will let you know!
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Post by: TMB on July 17, 2013, 08:04:06 AM
I just ordered my GG for my 4 burner RED. They should be here this week. I can't wait to try them!

If I can't get them snapped together, I will let you know!
Your gonna like them Mike.      Just give them the 15 min warm up time and oil them.

Like a cast iron skillet, the more seasoned they are the better they cook
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Post by: Scallywag on July 17, 2013, 08:27:31 AM
Welcome from Ontario, Canada! I'm thinking I need to order a set for my Mak.. I do cook a lot of steaks!
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Post by: eldog73 on July 17, 2013, 08:33:07 AM
glad to have you hear.  I had given a members mark grill SS grill ($500+) I hated (uneven temps, constant flare ups) to my brother in law.  two years later gave him a set of grill grates on his birthday.  the grill rocks now and he wont give it back.

I have a set for my weber, thinking of getting a set to use upside down as a griddle.
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Post by: Pappymn on July 17, 2013, 10:33:42 AM
Upside down GG work great for boygers
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Post by: Don O on July 17, 2013, 11:06:14 AM
Welcome from Northern Calif.
Family just got back from Graeagle, CA.  It's about 50 miles north of Truckee.
BBQ'd almost every night.  Brought my GG's too.  When going direct on the Weber, GG all the way.
Burgers, brauts turned out super with very nice grill marks from the GG's.
Never thought to flip the GG's over.  Will have to try it that way and compare the difference.
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Post by: sliding_billy on July 17, 2013, 11:50:35 AM
Greetings from North Texas.
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Post by: Dakota Don on July 18, 2013, 12:22:15 AM
Upside down GG work great for boygers
Pappy, that sounds awesome...I need to try that on my next boyger cook. ::) ;D
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Post by: smokeasaurus on July 18, 2013, 08:25:30 AM
Upside down GG work great for boygers

and frozen pizzas  :)
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Post by: Palmyrasteak on July 18, 2013, 09:16:48 PM
Hi. I have never heard of this product! Does it work?  Just kidding! Tell Brad I said hello  ;)
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Post by: EFGM on July 18, 2013, 09:28:30 PM
Welcome from Texas!

Doug
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Post by: Dakota Don on July 18, 2013, 10:41:25 PM
Frozen Pizzas outside on the grill grates instead of heating up the house...I'M IN!  :)Great tips here gang. My copy and paste tool is getting quite the workout here on the forum the last few days. I love it!
Title: Re: Greetings from the new guy at GrillGrates
Post by: smokeasaurus on July 19, 2013, 08:23:45 AM
I tell ya, you slap some grill grates on my Q320 and set er on high and let it heat up for a while........that sucker can sear with the best of em.......
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Post by: old sarge on August 03, 2013, 02:29:56 PM
Welcome from Arizona.