What is the advantage if any buying stainless steel grates over the nickel plated grates.Do you think it's worth the difference in price for the stainless.
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May have to do with rust
The last time I cleaned mine and after they dried it looked like it had a place or so that looks like trying to rust.
Comes down to the grates and how you clean them. Scrub the nickle hard enough and long enough and the plating will come off.
Smokin' is right. I started with an 008 smoker with the normal grates. And I was rather anal as to getting the grates very clean. Eventually they started to look like copper, but I am not sure what the metal really was... but the plating had worn off.
I sold the 008 when I upgraded to an 055 and again had the normal grates. This time I would just stick them in the dishwasher which loosens and removes most of the food. Then a quick and short scrub when they come out to remove any leftover food particles. The grates aren't shiney, but who cares??
At some point, I bought the stainless steel grates but I have yet to use them. If I ever do wear the plating off the current set, then I will switch to the stainless.
Short answer: You don't need the stainless if you don't abuse the standard grates.
I sold the 008 when I upgraded to an 055 and again had the normal grates. This time I would just stick them in the dishwasher which loosens and removes most of the food. Then a quick and short scrub when they come out to remove any leftover food particles. The grates aren't shiney, but who cares??
At some point, I bought the stainless steel grates but I have yet to use them. If I ever do wear the plating off the current set, then I will switch to the stainless.
Short answer: You don't need the stainless if you don't abuse the standard grates.
Had my 008 smoker for five years with the standard grates, they are still in good shape.scrubbing bbq grills hmmmm. don't know about that.
My nickel plated ones are rusting so I ordered stainless steel ones today. I do like the idea of running thru the dishwasher first to remove most and soften whats left. Less Scrubbing.
I find the stainless grates release finished meat easier, and are easier to clean. I always give them a light spray of vegetable oil before using.
I abused my plated grates out of ignorance to the point where I didn't like the look of them. I ordered the SS grates.
I *LOVE* my SS grates!
I think SS grates should be standard issue when you buy a CS. They *ARE* spendy I will admit, but I'd buy 'em again without reservation.
I *LOVE* my SS grates!
I think SS grates should be standard issue when you buy a CS. They *ARE* spendy I will admit, but I'd buy 'em again without reservation.
Well I did it. I ordered a set of the SS ones. I just feel better using them. Thanks for for the input.