Replacing a rack from a grill. What would you recommend?

[matthewsx]

Check with a restaurant supply company.

Well seasoned cast iron shouldn’t rust under normal conditions. But you are in Florida

John

 

[SLK001]

Underneath the SS rods appears to be plain steel or maybe iron.

This has got to be some of the most deceptive crap I've ever seen.

I picked up my gas grill at the curb shop, too. One of the two grates exhibited the same trait as yours, but the other side did not. I just swapped sides and waited for another curb sale, where I picked up another grate that was in pretty good shape, so now, my grill is at 85-90%. Also in Florida, so the weather does take its toll on these things.

 

[homebrewed]

I think we're up to about a 5th replacement grill for our old Weber. Even in non-salty environments, if you marinate or brine a lot of the stuff you grill you're going to have rust problems.

The same goes for smokers, although we're just on our second set of trays for the old Little Chief. It may be that the lower temperature is less destructive.

The non-stick grill for our Trager is still in fine shape, but it doesn't get near as hot as the "one Mississippi fire" the Weber can achieve.

 

[mmcmdl]

All of my outdoor grills are stainless . Just be careful the stainless is not an L grade . Lead and food do not go together well .

 

[Iron Filing]

Just be careful the stainless is not an L grade . Lead and food do not go together well .

Umm, from what I've read, some of the L grades do not contain lead, like 316L.

AISI 316L Stainless Steel Properties: Composition, Tensile Yield Strength

AISI 316L stainless steel is an modified ultra-low carbon austenitic stainless steel properties, composition, tensile yield strength

www.theworldmaterial.com

I do know lead is more common now in alloys than in past years. I fear for our health in that respect. For example, 12L14.

AISI 12L14 Steel Properties - SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material

SAE AISI 12L14 steel is a resulfurized, rephosphorized & lead containing free-machining carbon steel, equivalent material is 10SPb20, SUM24L

www.theworldmaterial.com

It seems to me that we're very likely to handle screws, which is what 12L14 alloy is used for according to this site.

12L14 Steel - What is it? & what is it used for? - Ryerson

Discover 12L14 steel, the fastest machining carbon steel grade, perfect for high-volume production of screws and fasteners. Learn its properties and applications here.

www.ryerson.com

 

[aliva]

Umm, from what I've read, some of the L grades do not contain lead, like 316L.

AISI 316L Stainless Steel Properties: Composition, Tensile Yield Strength

AISI 316L stainless steel is an modified ultra-low carbon austenitic stainless steel properties, composition, tensile yield strength

www.theworldmaterial.com

I do know lead is more common now in alloys than in past years. I fear for our health in that respect. For example, 12L14.

AISI 12L14 Steel Properties - SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material

SAE AISI 12L14 steel is a resulfurized, rephosphorized & lead containing free-machining carbon steel, equivalent material is 10SPb20, SUM24L

www.theworldmaterial.com

It seems to me that we're very likely to handle screws, which is what 12L14 alloy is used for according to this site.

12L14 Steel - What is it? & what is it used for? - Ryerson

Discover 12L14 steel, the fastest machining carbon steel grade, perfect for high-volume production of screws and fasteners. Learn its properties and applications here.

www.ryerson.com

Agreed 316L has no lead it's just more resistant to some acids. I worked in a sulfuric acid plant everything was 316L. We made a lot of griddles and frying pans from 316L. It's so good that even bacon grease wouldn't touch it.

 

[JPMacG]

My "stainless steel" rack is peeling after a few years. I think it is actually a thick nickel plating on steel. It was a replacement rack that I purchased on ebay. The original Weber steel rack was long gone. This was my third or fourth replacement. I got tired of replacing them so I got "stainless". Oh well.

I think my next rack will be cast iron. The inexpensive import "stainless steel" replacement racks are scams. Stainless steel from a reputable source is too expensive for me.

 

[Iron Filing]

My "stainless steel" rack is peeling after a few years. I think it is actually a thick nickel plating on steel. It was a replacement rack that I purchased on ebay. The original Weber steel rack was long gone. This was my third or fourth replacement. I got tired of replacing them so I got "stainless". Oh well.

I think my next rack will be cast iron. The inexpensive import "stainless steel" replacement racks are scams. Stainless steel from a reputable source is too expensive for me.

I'm beginning to see a business opportunity for my future self...

 

[GeneT45]

I'm beginning to see a business opportunity for my future self...

You'll have to be cheap... Big Green Egg has stainless racks, but only round, and only in the sizes compatible with their grills. They're very high quality, and priced to match (or maybe a little bit higher...).

GsT

 

[hman]

Replacements are sold for most grills .

I'd suggest going to Weber and buying a set of enamel coated cast iron grills. They're very stout, and the enamel coating is pretty good at preventing food from sticking. Of course, there's always the issue of fitment (size) and support location(s).