Device, advantages and manufacture of gas barbecues

Everyone enjoys outdoor recreation with barbecue and grilled chicken. To organize it, you need a brazier. In most cases, these structures work with wood or coal. Recently, more and more often you can find a variant that runs on gas. Many will appreciate the advantages of this innovation.

Despite the fact that gas barbecues have appeared relatively recently, they have gained popularity among owners of personal plots and country houses.

The advantages of such grills are huge:

• the quality of roasting meat is at the highest level, however, it does not smell like smoke and fire, which for some may be a disadvantage;
• in food cooked on a gas grill, a minimum amount of harmful substances;
• you can adjust the temperature during frying;
• it takes little time to heat the barbecue to the optimal temperature;
• during the cooking process, soot and smoke are not formed;
• you can make such a grill with your own hands;

• installation of the structure does not require specialist advice;
• it is convenient to use a gas grill at any time of the year;
• it is possible to use it at home;
• the device does not harm the ecology and the environment;
• there will be no difficulties with the operation of the barbecue;
• ease and simplicity in service and maintenance.

It is important to monitor the health of the equipment. It is necessary to install the brazier from the leeward side. Compliance with all requirements during operation will allow you to enjoy the device for many years.

All designs of gas grills can be divided into several types, depending on the size and purpose. Built-in models are widely used in restaurants and cafes, but their use at home is not excluded. These devices are classified as professional equipment. Built-in structures are connected to the central gas supply system. A distinctive feature is their high performance.

The most common and popular is the portable gas grill. For the most convenient movement, the structure is installed on a special trolley. This device is equipped with a convenient place for a gas cylinder. On the sides there are shelves and a drawer for various auxiliary tools, such as tongs.

Tourist grills have the most compact dimensions. Due to their small size and modest weight, they are easily transported to a picnic or on a trip. It is worth noting that the performance of this type of gas grills is much less than that of analogues. Therefore, such a device is suitable only for a small company, a maximum of 6-8 people.

According to the degree of mobility, a gas grill can be stationary, mobile or collapsible.

1. Stationary structures. Installation is carried out at the place where the operation of the barbecue is meant. The legs of the structure are securely concreted in the ground to prevent the device from overturning. For more convenient maintenance of the device, the frypot should be made removable.
2. Mobile options. The assembly of this product is carried out immediately, all parts are securely fixed. The barbecue is moved manually or using a cart. The installation of a portable grill is carried out as needed.
3. A collapsible structure made from a gas stove. Such models are compact in size, intended for cooking at picnics, outside the home. Such a brazier consists of several separate fragments, which, due to their small size, can be placed in the trunk of any car.

The design of a do-it-yourself barbecue is quite simple. The metal box is the basis. It is better to use cast iron for its manufacture. Legs are attached to the box. At the bottom of the box, in the center, there is a burner; a grate is attached at a height of 10 cm from it. Gas is supplied to the burner through a hose from a special cylinder.

Additionally, a special metal heating plate is required.to ensure the normal operation of the barbecue at low air temperatures. The width of the box should match the standard size of the fold-out barbecue grill.

Professional gas barbecues differ in size. The design of such equipment includes a box of decent dimensions, designed for the preparation of a large number of products. A large-volume gas cylinder is connected to the box. This offered equipment is used at cafes and restaurants, which specialize in preparing barbecue and grilled meat. The length of the structure varies from one to three meters, the width is approximately 80 cm.

Manufacturers offer special compact gas devices for home use. These mini grills are equipped with folding legs for easy transport. The kit includes a special gas cartridge. The device provides continuous operation of the barbecue for two and a half hours.

Among the many market offers, one can single out the leaders in the production of gas barbecues.

• BeefEater (Australia). The company's grills offer a safe method of heating: gas burners heat metal plates. An economical and durable option.

• Weber (USA). The company offers both small and simple portable barbecue grills, as well as grills with 3-6 burners, cutting tables, additional burners for cooking side dishes, electric spitters.

• Cobb (South Africa). Unusual compact barbecues. This version weighs only 4.5 kg and looks like a medium-sized saucepan. Has the functions of a grill, smokehouse, oven, steamer and stove.

• Campingaz Rotario (France). The brand's products are easy to use. The kebab maker is compact, but quite powerful. Highly sought after by outdoor barbecue enthusiasts.

In modern stores, you can easily purchase any model of a gas barbecue. Manufacturers offer a wide range of different models, sizes and shapes. However, making such a structure with your own hands will significantly save the family budget. It is important that in the process of creation, you can acquire new knowledge and skills.

First you need to prepare a place. The area for installing the barbecue must be flat. As a base material, you can use ordinary paving slabs, sand or fine gravel.

Preparing a special place in the room for installing a gas barbecue requires special attention and compliance with all safety measures. The floor and walls of the room must be covered with special, flame-resistant materials. For these purposes, ceramic tiles, flat slate or sheet metal are perfect. You can install special partitions using aerated concrete or other suitable material. The grill itself should be positioned at a safe distance from flammable objects.

The next step is to choose the material for the construction. If you have an old gas stove, you can use its top plate or oven as a base. This will greatly simplify the process of making a barbecue. When the material is selected, you need to prepare a diagram and calculate the required amount of raw materials for the manufacture of a barbecue. Only after the completion of all preparatory work can you start construction.

First you need to drill a small hole in the bottom of the plate. This will help to collect all the fat that is released during the cooking process. Then you need to glue a special pipe to the resulting hole. A flexible tube should be attached to it. This fixture will help to keep the interior and underneath clean.

After that, it is necessary to prepare the base in the form of a frame for the frying chamber. To do this, it is enough to weld several metal corners together. The upper frame of the structure must be of a certain size in order to install the stove and sides of the stove as accurately as possible.

The optimal height of the barbecue legs is about 70 cm. A special base for the gas cylinder will be located in the structure at a height of 10 cm from the ground. To do this, you need to weld the fittings to the legs of the barbecue at the required level.

When the previous task is completed, you can start making the sides and bottom of the barbecue. The most suitable side height is about 20 cm. The prepared parts must be welded together. After that, the bottom of the structure is inserted between the sides and carefully secured by welding.

In the bottom part, small holes need to be drilled, they should go every 7 cm. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the holes are not located above the burners. On the upper edge of the sides, cuts should be made in the form of a triangle. It is important to provide special slots for the fire adjustment knobs.

The lid for the barbecue must be cut out of steel sheet. Bend the edges of the workpiece. A handle is attached to the lid. A special refractory material is used for its finishing. The lid should provide slots for skewers and a grate handle.

When the paint is dry, you can start assembling the product and immediately test it in action. You need to start the assembly with the installation of the frame, which is leveled and fixed. The gas stove without top panel is mounted on the frame and secured with special fasteners. The brazier is fixed over the gas stove. After that, it is imperative to check the stability of the barbecue.

The gas cylinder is placed on a specially prepared base, connects to the grill plate. After that, you can turn on the gas and fry your favorite kebabs or meat.

A modern gas grill for a summer residence is a reliable and practical design. Any model of the considered grill is quite easy to maintain and does not require significant efforts to maintain the surface. It is enough only after each use to thoroughly clean the structure from soot. It is imperative to check all connections for leaks before each start-up of the grill.

For information on how to make a gas grill (or barbecue) with your own hands, see the next video.