Weber 62101 Grill Out Handle Light

Although this is a nifty little item, my Weber grill was not a recent enough model for this to work with. The light comes with two handle adapters, but both are for circular style handles (mine is rectangular). The tilt sensor works well. In addition, you can just use the easy to access on/off button. The light is not extremely bright and is a bit yellowish, but it will give you enough to grill by.

All of the above reviews are correct. It is nifty, it iluminates the grill quite well, its a great gadget, etc.

BUT I've had mine for eight months now, and by the third month, it started to loose its grip on the handle (because of the heat I guess), so much that it will not hold its own weight and slides so the light will not iluminate the grill anymore.

When you close the lid, this thing is supposed to turn itself off automatically, it did that at first, now it stays dimly lit, so everytime I close the lid when grilling I have to turn it off, this kind of ruins the whole auto-shut-off feature.

Please note that my grill is always under a roofed terrace and always with the plastic cover when not used.

This product is not up to Weber quality standards, not even close.

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I wasn't sure how well three LED's would provide enough light for my Genesis B, but this product really impressed me.

I no longer need to wedge myself as close as I can get to my porch light and attract every bug in the neighborhood to my back yard (and food!). The tilt-activated on/off works flawlessly, and installing it took minutes.

It looks great on the grill handle, and battery life is really good, too. I bought this in May (when it cost $10 more!) and haven't needed to replace the batteries yet. And I ususally use this about 3 times a week.

I'm actually kicking around buying one as a spare, just in case.

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I'm very happy with this light, it fits on my Weber Summit perfectly, installation was relatively easy and only needed a screw driver. When installing you do need to be aware of where you are positioning the light so that it doesn't hit the control knobs on the grill. I haven't had to change the batteries on it yet, but as I recall it isn't too hard to change them. The lights appear to be LED's so they should never burn out on you.

It should light up the 4-burner Weber Summit pretty well, but since I have the 6-burner model I'm considering getting a second one.

It does have a sensor in it so when you open the lid it turns on and when you close it, the light dims for a couple of seconds and then shuts off. It is very convenient, and way better than dragging a flashlight out side to check your food.

A couple of cautions: Make sure that this light will fit your model, I've heard of people getting this light and not realizing that it is designed for specific models. I would also bring your attention to the fact that in the instructions it says to remove the batteries if you are not going to use this light for a while, I imagine that this is to prevent the batteries from becoming corroded.

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I purchased two of these lights for my Weber Genesis e320 grill and they are wonderful. It's nice to have them mounted right on either side of the handle, where they are not in the way at all. They turn on automatically when the lid is opened and turn off when closed. Others had mentioned the lights staying on when you close the lid; they do go "dim" for a very short while, then turn off when in the "Auto" mode, but I don't see that this would cause any big problem with battery life, as they are extremely dim and only for a very short time. They also can be turned completely off when you don't need them (such as during the day.) They are fairly bright, but they could be brighter. It's enough light to grill by with no problem though. I would recommend having two of them for sure, unless you have a very small grill.

Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer

Who would have thunk this would still be my favourite remote thermometer, 17 years later? I now even have four different brands, so I can compare them right here:

* This one, which I still use daily and think of in terms of "better the Devil you know..."

* The similar-looking but less well-thought-out Oneida 31161 Digital Thermometer & Timer, which is annoyingly loud and also scoots backwards when you press Start/Stop.

* The Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking Oven/Barbeque Thermometer, which is a horrible "talking" design with a stiff learning curve that is utterly unaided by the manual, but has ONE feature that makes it worth learning and makes me forgive all its sins: its probe can survive 572 F.

* The Maverick Wireless Cooking Thermometer, which works well, but I don't quite get the point of the "iPod interface"

So, to this one. First thing you need to know is: buy a spare probe, because they don't last very long. They can be damaged by heat greater than 350F. That is just too low there are many times when hotter ovens are necessary. When a probe goes bad, there is no indication until an expensive roast gets carbonized. This, of course, always seems to happen when guests are present. Spare probes are available at a decent price from taylorusa dot com. Come to think of it: get two.

A recent new use for me is the foolproof production of world-class steaks, as thick as they are wide, to any precise desired degree of doneness: pre-heat the (salted, peppered) steaks in a 275 F oven until internal temperature is 90-105 F (depending on desired doneness) and finish by browning in cast-iron skillet. An even more precise technique does it the other way round, browning first, but that needs a 450F oven, which also needs the Oregon Scientific thermometer.

Here's my original review.

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This is the best of the corded remote thermometers. Take it as a given that it is fairly short-lived. Now, don't hold that against it -it has a hard job to do, it does it very well, and (what none of the other reviewers seem to realize) it does come with a lifetime guarantee. If you take care to not expose the probe to temperatures above 350 F, it should last.

My first one lasted four years, and I was completely at a loss when it broke. Once you've cooked with a remote thermometer, you will not willingly go back to "guess-n-estimate," or supposed "instant read" thermometers that actually take 15 seconds while the oven quickly cools down and your wrist-hairs start to singe and curl.

I used to be anxiously uncertain about making roast beef. Now, I bring it home, trim a little fat off, stick the probe in the center. Two minutes elapsed time, and I can kick back until it's time to make the pan gravy. Perfect (let me emphasize that) PERFECT every time.

The buttons are well-made; the display is bright and clear; Setting time and/or temperature is a snap; battery life is about 1 1/2 years when left on all the time. I covered mine in olive oil/flour/fish sauce/raw ground beef/balsamic vinegar/whatever and it still worked (hint: the buttons are not water-resistant, so turn it upside down and wipe with a soapy sponge, then rinse the same way).

You can calibrate your unit by sticking the probe in melting ice (for 32 F) and briskly-boiling water (for 212 F), but both of mine were spot-on, so you might skip this step.

Uses you might not think of: Putting the probe in a big pot of water you're boiling for pasta. You can relax, knowing you'll be buzzed when it's finally boiling.

Sticking the probe out of a closed window in the late Fall to warn you to harvest your last tomatoes.

Sticking the probe in the middle of a swordfish steak, setting it for 125-130 F, and knowing that you will get utterly PERFECT swordfish by the time it is served.

Sticking it in the middle of the largest meatball you are simmering in sauce -you will feel completely secure that they are safe to feed to your children.

When I'm cooking at a friend's house, I bring my big shop apron, my knives, my "shovel" (it's a pastry scraper, but I mostly use it as a shovel), and this thermometer.

Even when directions are followed rigorously, the probes on these guys are prone to melting down. I've purchased one from all the major distributors, and they all work the same. Taylor or somebody needs to sell a 10-pak of probes, instead of me buying a whole new unit every 4 months... They do work great though. I use an older gas oven that has trouble maintaining proper cooking temperature. The secondary dial that I've installed inside can read as much as 50 degrees different from the digital dial on the oven. Because of this, I prefer to probe and track the cooking temp of the food instead so that I can provide a perfectly cooked product. I also use this for making tea, as 212 is too hot for good tea, and 185 to 195 is a better temperature.

Still, the probe does melt down as other have said. I typically get about 30 to 50 uses before I need to purchase another. The problem occurs mostly when the oven temp exceeds 350, as I lose most probes when baking breads. Still, I can't live without it, I just wish Taylor would start selling a package of probes for my dozen `timers' that I have sitting around the kitchen. It would be 5 stars if the probes didn't die.

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I got mine 3 weeks ago, used it twice, all the features works, except the main purpose of measuring temperature. Now I plug the probe at ambient temp of 90F and it shows HI all the time (above 392F).

If I put the prove in the freezer, It will show 180F.

I ended up with an expensive timer with a probe that does not work. Now I can't even return it, as I'm not in US. Shipping by mail will be more expensive then having the money back.

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Very disappointing

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This digital device is the ultimate thing of beauty. As everyone knows, oven temperatures are imprecise so how do you know when your food (esp. meat) is done. The answer is use this product. The metal probe is designed to be inserted into a piece of meat with the ovenproof wire connecting it to the thermometer which must stay outside of the oven. The magnetized base allows the thermometer to be stuck right outside of the oven. When the meat reaches the target temperature, it will let out an alert. The end result is beautifully cooked meat to the desired level of "doneness." I recommend undercooking by about 5-10 degrees since there will be carryover cooking time (assuming you rest the meat).

The device is amazingly easy to use. If you can program a digital watch, you can figure this gadget out. It also has a timer function in case you are working on two dishes at once.

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The best way to cook. I have been using them for years. Notice I said "them". I have tried Taylor, Polder & Accurite. ALL are made in China. All fail in 6-9 months. After 6 hours of my valuable time one day, I got a hold of Tech Support at an importer.

The problem is the probe. You can not wash it, kink it or expose it to temperatures greater than 390 F. (My Webber says to pre-heat grill to 550!) Plan on buying many replacements and a life of 6 months each. Not many Web merchants have the probe in their shopping cart.

Too bad no American company can do the technology right.

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Blue Crab Bar & Grill Auto Coaster, Single Coaster for Your Car

I love the "coastal theme" for a coaster. It cheers me up when I have those "crabby" times in the car.

No complaints about this product. The picture represented the picture shown. The product shown was shipped on time for my need of the item.

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Bar Proudly Serving Personalized Framed 12x11

I was surprised this was a very sturdy sign and the paint was neat and clean. I gave it to my father for Christmas and it got a lot of laughs. Now hanging beside his bar.

Rival 5730M Smokeless Indoor Grill

I have had one of these grills for several years. I love it. It is the most used small appliance in my home. I am so sorry that Rival has not only chosen to discontinue it, but now they don't even sell replacement parts for it. If you can find one, get it. You won't be sorry.

I love my Rival grill! I found one years ago, now I own three! I grill all the time, and this grill is awesome! I recommend it to everyone.

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I have had this crock grill for more then 15 years and it still works to perfection. The only thing I have replaced are the little rubber squares on the crock. Too bad they don't make them any more, wanted to buy one as a gift to a friend.

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Winco Hamburger Turner, 6 x 3 inch Blade -- 1 each.

Very Heavy. It could also be used as a concrete trowel. I use it on the outdoor grill. Good buy

Great product and experience

The turner was exactly what I was expecting and great quality sure to last a long time

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This thing is very solidly built. I was pretty shocked at the quality considering how much I paid to have it shipped to my door. You see plastic turners at Target for $12+ and I got this at a price considerably lower. The metal is solid and thick. I don't see it bending for anything. The wood is real. Works great on my cast iron skillet, which is what I got it for. It has a beveled edge so I can scrape off whatever crud with it easily. It will work great for the grill as well. If you are looking for a solid turner that will probably last decades, give this a go.

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I know it reads as a "hamburger turner", but with the beveled edge, I use it for removing cookies from the cookie sheets. My 1st one lasted about 5 years until I used it for a screw driver (my bad), and it didn't have a smooth edge after that. The cookies come off the pan without scratching the pans, or squishing the cookies. I really do recommend this turner.

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MUCH better quality than expected ! Heavier than I figured they'd end up being.

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Command of the Grill: A Salute to Steak

My hat's off to the folks at Weber for putting together a collection of great grill recipes from the men and women of the Marine Corp. It's a great book and supports a worthy cause.

Found my copy at the hardware store in the town next to Camp Pendelton. Had to only slightly peruse through it to know it was a given for my cookbook collection. The personal anecdotes and the selection process for the recipes were also of interest. Tested and proven by the best, I can atest for the recipe that I chose to make on the grill last week. Besides, we owe the men so much in gratitude, this for the support of wounded Marines, call it just one more appropriate way that we can express it. Get your copy, its a worthy purchase that you will enjoy for a long time to come.

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I genuinely believe that this book is an absolute must for any serious "Grill Sergeant." This book contains great recipes created by our finest men and women in the armed forces. To their food, and their sacrifice, I would genuinely like to say, "Thank you."

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LOVE the recipes!!! This is a great book for a great cause and the recipes are also wonderful. Read, Cook, and Enjoy!

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I cook on the grill for most of our meals, and we enjoy our beef. We raise beef cattle, and take pride in our product, and the recipes in this book are excellent. They bring out the best flavors of the meat without having to mask it with sauces, etc. Prior to getting this book, I basically just seasoned and BBQd. These have taught me how to bring out the juices and flavors with a minimum of effort! I would highly recommend this as a must-have in your recipe library.

Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue Double Prong Bamboo Grilling Kabob Skewers 9-inch Long, Set of 16

I have used these many times and truly enjoy using the product. Be sure to soak in water before using... they may also be washed after and re-used.

Ever BBQ scallops or shrimp and have them spin on the skewer? I bought these double pronged skewers at a local hardware store for years, but they stopped carrying them. Thank goodness I was able to find them at Amazon. They're bamboo, and as long as you don't burn them, they can be reused several times.

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Using the double prong bamboo kabob skewers makes grilling kabobs so much easier. Food stays in place, no spinning around the skewer. These skewers look much more elegant than the single skinny skewers.

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I would not recommend to grill with or cook with unless you expect to only use them once, but when used as appetizer holders, they look great for presentation on a table with appetizers in them.

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the design is fabulous. but they are single use items. if done in stainless steel the would be reusable and more enviromentally friendly. they worked just great, though.

Mr. Bar-B-Q Insulated Barbecue Gloves

These gloves are worth having for grilling or rotisserie use. They do have their limitations. Originally, my gloves came with a rotisserie oven I received as a gift. The instructions show using them to handle food hot out of the oven. I used them that way successfully. Later I used them when taking the rotisserie off the gas grill. The bar is extremely hot and although I took it off the grill easily, I noticed that the heat seemed to wear or melt the coating. The next time I used them, I noticed the coating melting more and I figured they wouldn't last much longer if I continued to use them that way so I bought the more recent pair with the intention of using a silicone potholder with the gloves to remove the rotisserie bar.

These aren't good enough to last a long time. What is disappointing is that most of the other products which are similar in price range probably are not going to meet expectations as well.

This is disappointing, since I consider these extremely valuable when trying to flip or remove large pieces of meat (like pork shoulder) on a smoker.

My issue is that the heat tolerance is very low. I cook no higher than 250 degrees on my smoker, and one of the fingers already looks a little melted from when I was handling the meat. I have only had mine for a month and a half or so. It also has orange stains everywhere (probably from the paprika I put on the meat)which will never come off. And it has some deep melt lines from when I tried to close the bottom vents near the charcoal (my mistake, I knew better). These aren't going to last me very long. They are inexpensive tho.

I read on a bbq forum that one guy uses cotton gloves covered by disposable food handling gloves. That may be the road I go down in the future when these are toast. There are also much more expensive insulated gloves ($30 range) on food service websites which are black in color and look pretty tough. You get what you pay for.

Not a recommended purchase.

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I have had these gloves for a little over 2 years now. They are holding up well after probably close to 150 racks of ribs, 60 or so briskets, and countless chickens.

As noted in another review, the gloves do stain. White was probably not the best choice for BBQ gloves. The same reviewer also pointed out that the gloves melted when he touched hot metal. That is not what these gloves are for. They are designed to handle food. If you want to handle the pit, get some cheap welding gloves. You shouldn't be contaminating your food handling gloves, anyway.

These gloves clean easily (except for the aforementioned staining). Put on the gloves, turn on the hot water, and wash you gloves with dish detergent as if you were washing your hands.

If my current gloves ever wear out, I will be buying another pair. I can't imagine cooking BBQ without them.

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I bought these gloves because they were priced well and had pretty positive feedback. HOWEVER,I did find these gloves to be a bit hard to handle meat. Big pieces of meat slip right out of your hands with these gloves on. I also find it hard to keep these looking clean because of the light color. Some might not care about that but I thought I would add that to this review.

I have found a black pair of BBQ gloves sold by Texas BBQ Rub(cheaper)that always looks clean and are better than the 5 previous brands I have tried.

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Adding to the other negative reviews, these glossy rubber gloves get very slippery when handling greasy meats like ribs and pork butt.

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