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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Gas Grills => Topic started by: Kalamnzoo on November 26, 2019, 11:33:02 PM

Title: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: Kalamnzoo on November 26, 2019, 11:33:02 PM

Hi everyone.  I am new to the forum, thanks for having me. I bought a used Kalamazoo grill about 6 years ago. Honestly not knowing what I was buying for $200 other than the fact it was built like a tank. I love its looks. It stays outside in MN with out a cover most of the time and will sparkle with a good cleaning. That being said it does not perform as well as it looks. Does not get searing hot (Maxes out around 550-600 after being on high for an hour. ) It currently has a cast iron bow tie burner. I would love if anyone has input on the grill. I'm thinking about upgrading the burner and internals but dont know where to start. I have done research and believe it's a Kalamazoo Steadfast. Any info would be great!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/7503508feee06c99257729e1207a8e17.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/6525c28be3e6fd2ffe2d439b8284de03.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/3dd17c4b2a064ab67625a9df0876887c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/99f65e3c51f46d5983d2fcb52ff37be5.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/f64287f1a490a5edaa19bf3174679d71.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/d7011ac146a0930d495fc1c3c3cf3778.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191127/2622e69e20d3c0392eec210339249126.jpg)

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Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: GusRobin on November 27, 2019, 12:28:34 AM

Did you try getting a hold of tech service at the manufacurer to see if they had any suggestions

Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: Kalamnzoo on November 27, 2019, 12:38:48 AM

Quote from: GusRobin on November 27, 2019, 12:28:34 AM

Did you try getting a hold of tech service at the manufacurer to see if they had any suggestions

I did. I did not push very hard.  They directed me to an online grill parts website. It was a smaller stainless H style Broil King burner replacment. Not sure if it would up the performance of not. Probably need to research the BTUs. Did not look impressive.

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Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: TentHunteR on November 27, 2019, 05:52:03 AM

You need to get rid of that grill; it's getting snow all over your deck!  ;D

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Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: rwalters on November 27, 2019, 08:47:10 AM

Still stuck on a Kalamazoo for $200! That’s like winning the lottery! Welcome to LTBBQ. Unfortunately I have no suggestions other than to press the support a bit harder at Kalamazoo.

Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: tlg4942 on November 27, 2019, 09:45:24 AM

Try these guys,  http://www.musiccitymetals.net/
 They are not a discount store necessarily but they do have a good selection of parts.  I bought parts for my old Charbroil IR grill a few times with no issues. They had some parts that were custom built that ended up being much better than the OEM parts.
 

Title: Re: Kalamnzoo Steadfast??
Post by: Kalamnzoo on November 27, 2019, 08:18:23 PM

Thanks guys. I'll try and get more info from Kalamazoo and check out music city.  If you google my model there is a picture of one decked out with a smoke box. Doubt I'll ever find one but it's cool. I need someone to "pimp my grill."(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191128/26293cc0f098c7a864745cf98b47b653.jpg)

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