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AVENGER Series |
Competitors |
| Construction |
16 ga 304 stainless steel or heavier. 6" diameter Jarvis casters or 6" bullet style adjustable legs. |
Aluminized, painted, or cheaper 400 series stainless, which are rust prone when exposed to heat and caustic conditions associated with charbroiling. Smaller diameter wheels or plastic legs. |
| Burners |
304 stainless steel. 7 in a 36" grill, 5 in a 24" grill. |
Aluminized, cast iron, or cheaper 400 series stainless which rust through under harsh conditions, or cast iron which tends to warp and crack. Most use only 3 or 4 large "U" shaped or cast burners, gives less control of top grid temperatures. |
| Top Grid |
Individually removable 1/2" dia grid rods. Lighter weight, easier to clean. Hex rods, stainless steel available in same char-broiler. Can be changed to suit menu. Options flexibility without custom top grids. |
Heavy, hard to lift sections or welded assemblies that warp or break. Different rod/grid styles require expensive custom grids. Different options require expensive custom grids. |
| Heat Transfer |
Radiant style. Radiants hang from grid rods, no expensive weld assemblies. Sub-radiants reduce gas use, reduce grease fires, and improve even-ness of top grid temperatures. Full top grid cooking, side to side, front to back. |
Can be either radiant or ceramic. Most radiant models use expensive weld assemblies to support radiants. Most ceramic models use cast iron grates that are prone to warping & cracking. Most do not use sub-radiants. Most have heavy side or back supports that reduce the usable top grid cooking area & cool spots that are not usable for cooking. |
| Marking |
Laser etched marking is permanent and the ultimate in clean-ability. |
Cloth catching plates that hold grease around edges and underneath. Labels that fall off or become illegible. |
| Approvals |
CSA (formerly AGA), NSF, approved models for Indoor and Outdoor models available. |
Same approvals. Most do not offer models approved for outdoor use. |