Propane Barbeque
Summer is a great time to be outdoors enjoying the heat and grilling up dinner. If you like the taste of barbeque (and who doesn't) you've got a couple of choices when it comes to purchasing a grill. You can opt for either a gas or propane barbeque. The latter is actually a bit less expensive to purchase and easier if you don't have a gas outlet outdoors.
In order to use a gas grill in your yard, you need to have access to natural gas. That only makes sense. Most homes don't, unless a previous homeowner chose to have it installed. If you want a gas grill you'll have to pay the price of having a professional come and install an outside outlet.
None of this is necessary if you decide to go with propane. Propane comes in tanks that are sold empty at most home improvement and gardening stores. You visit a propane dealer to have the tank filled and every ten years the tank needs to be replaced with a new one. Buying a propane barbeque is a good idea as it's more portable than its gas counterpart and it's incredibly easy to use.
Some people grimace when they realize they need to attach the tank to their barbeque. It's actually incredibly simple and in most cases, setting up the tank takes a fraction of the time it took to assemble the actual propane barbeque itself. Once the tank is filled you'll just need a wrench and a few simple instructions and you'll have the tank on in no time flat.
You should check for leaks every time you attach a tank to the unit. One of the easiest ways to do this is with everyday dish soap. Once you've gotten the tank securely attached to the propane barbeque pour some soapy liquid over the tank's valve. If you see some bubbles, you've got a leak that needs to be fixed. If you don't, you are set to use the barbeque.
Turning it on is easy and just requires a twist of the knob and a press of the start button. The propane barbeque should be allowed to heat up before you start grilling. It only takes a few minutes to get to optimum temperature and you can get to cooking. If your barbeque has a built-in thermometer keep an eye on it as you don't want charbroiled food that tastes burnt.
To clean the grill, just allow it to burn off after each use. Then use a wire brush directly on the grill's surface to remove any residue that may be left. With proper use and maintenance your barbeque will supply you with years of tasty cooking.
