Gas Bar-B-Q Grills

[SEA Traveler]

Gas BarB-Q Question:

Background: I have every intent on purchasing a Charbroil, Weber, or Amana "gas Bar B-Q grill" in the US and having it shipped over to Thai. It has the standard gas tube and threaded regulator to accommodate the standard 20 lb propane gas tank with threaded valve. As the transportation regulations will not allow for the shipment of a gas tank even though it was never filled, I will not have be bringing the propane gas tank. My plan is to purchase a propane tank in Thai.

Question: Will the female threads of the valve on a standard propane tank purchased in Thai accommodate and be compatable with the male threads of the valve on the regulator of a standard US gas grill?

If not, the offering of solutions for fitting the Thai propane gas tank valve with a US standard gas grill regulator would be appreciated.

Ciao!

[blackgang]

Yes the threads on gas and air cylinders are all standard, but why ship one grill over here when the have a shit load of both gas and charcoal in Rimping here, and I was roaming around the shop and seen a hell of a bunch of good ones, and they even have that one that is called a Cajun cooker that is a round drum standing upright with the fire box, steam water pan inside and the racks and everything, I never really cared for the one I had but then I built exactly what I wanted and also built them for friends that was willing to pay.
freight ain't cheap..
But have no fear, the threads will work.

[jandajoy]

Wot he said. Build your own.

[SEA Traveler]

Yes the threads on gas and air cylinders are all standard, but why ship one grill over here when the have a shit load of both gas and charcoal in Rimping here, and I was roaming around the shop and seen a hell of a bunch of good ones, and they even have that one that is called a Cajun cooker that is a round drum standing upright with the fire box, steam water pan inside and the racks and everything, I never really cared for the one I had but then I built exactly what I wanted and also built them for friends that was willing to pay.
freight ain't cheap..
But have no fear, the threads will work.

Thanks Khun blackgang... I fear no longer about being able to get a tank with valve threads that will work. I've looked at some of the imported name brand gas grills in Pattaya. Price is almost double for same item in the US. As for building one myself or having one built, that seems like a viable option which I have failed to consider but may very well do so. "Bottom Line Up Front" (BLUF), thanks for the valve thread info. Reward on the way... As for freight, no big deal, it takes up only a little space, less than 10 cu ft, in the 20 ft container being shipped.

[SEA Traveler]

Wot he said. Build your own.

An option I initially overlooked. Thanks Khun Joy.

[jandajoy]

See the thread about making your own, or getting it made for you. It works and its cheap. Charcoal rather than gas, but thats cheaper too and can add some interesting dimensions to BBQ cooking, herbs and stuff. Let us know how you get on.

[blackgang]

I built the first one of these ever, and I have built a few of em, and I have a drawing made up and in my files, but you can't build it for this price so buy one and bring it,, they are the top smoker of all time. Burn any fruit wood you can get in the firebox and I got recipes that will knock yer dick in the dirt.
Walmart.com: Brinkmann 40" Smoke 'n Pit Charcoal Smoker: Grilling

[Timber]

Khun SEA I've had a very nice grill built here to western specs for about 15,000bht. Its the one I use in my restaurant (and my avatar.) I have no complaints about it as of yet and I get free maintenance on it. It can produce over 50,000btu's and would outperform any non commercial grill I've ever used for a fraction of the price. I can get you in contact with the place I buy my equipment if you'd like. Send me a PM if you're interested.

[Topper]

Timber,
Do you ever put any wood down with the coals?

[blackgang]

SEA, It all depends what you want, do you want a char-Broiler for char broiled steaks and chicken and ribs, or do you want BBQ beef,Pork, Ribs and chicken,, even to smoked fish, smoked turkeys and chickens?
If you want charbroiled it is done directly over the hot coals or fire and never takes very long to finishm but is great if you want Char&Rare Tenderloins.

Now if you want BBQ then it is done away from the coals/fire, in the hot smoke and slower over a matter of hours with smoke above 170 *F. and needs no constant watching as it is away from the fire and cooks on all sides at once.

So as you can see it takes a different type of equipment to do both, but the one I sent you the link for and the one I build and use myself you can do both as the door over the fire will open and put a rack in there and char broil til your hearts content, take the rack out and close the door and you are back in BBQ/hot smoke mode.
And if you want to make some smoked fish or pastrami then cool the fire down and close some drafts and you can smoke just about anything you want from fish to hams and bacons, if you have the right spices and rubs for doing that kind of cooking.

[peterpan]

there is a guy up here in Udon builds some decent BBQ's, insulated hood, all stainless, may not look as pretty as the imported ones but will last twice as long because the excellent build quality.

[peterpan]

I built the first one of these ever, and I have built a few of em, and I have a drawing made up and in my files, but you can't build it for this price so buy one and bring it,, they are the top smoker of all time. Burn any fruit wood you can get in the firebox and I got recipes that will knock yer dick in the dirt.
Walmart.com: Brinkmann 40" Smoke 'n Pit Charcoal Smoker: Grilling

I got one of those Brinkman things from a yank family that was going home, its areal peice of China made shite, rusted out in no time, Chrome fell off the rack, the arse rusted right out the bottem. I got a Coleman after that, cast Alum body and hood, nota bad peice of kit at all.

[aging one]

The Ubon suggestion was the best here is a link.

Gas BBQ’s - Griddles & Broiler ovens

Presented to you by; BBQ Thailand.

Quality, Low cost, and Convenience at 1/2 cost of imported BBQ’s
QUIK-FIRE's products are proudly hand made in Udon Thani, Thailand.
Revered workmanship manufacturing beautifully designed BBQ's, stoves, and ovens for both residential and commercial use.
OUR stainless steel & steel/stainless designed barbeques are Durable, Efficient, and Clean Burning, at the same time giving you that great juicy smoked flavor.
QUIK-FIRE's deluxe Stainless Steel 2 & 3 Burner barbeque models incorporate our unique Double Walled Insulated hood giving you an oven effect along with your barbecuing for fast cooked, tender, and juicy meats.

QUIK-FIRE's Gas Barbecues use natural Pumice stone for efficient heat retention and distribution.
Charcoal Barbecuing is great if you enjoy sweating and nearly having a heat stroke trying to light the charcoal, then waiting for what seems like hours for the coals to get just right.
Good luck ending up with something tender and juicy if someone isn't sweating and laboring over those hot coals and smoke, constantly basting the meat.
Because of Quik-Fire's unique side mounted sparkers, and long fire tubes, loading up the front of the Gas BBQ with multiple sparkers is not necessary.

No more bags of Charcoal to buy and store, and no more cleaning up messy charcoal ashes.

[peterpan]

Actually its in Udon AO, not Ubon, please don't get us lovely Udon folk mixed with the farang scum in Ubon.
But Your right, Doc makes a good piece of kit and as he's a Septic they are the right size for a whole barbecued baby.

[jandajoy]

^^ These look good. Any idea on prices? Will they deliver?

[blackgang]

Very good, for what you get,
I had used the same brinkman in the states for 7 years and then when I left I gave it to a neighbor who liked it, It was not rusted out and had had no special care and I left one on Baja Sur in 1996, which is hotter and damper weather than here and it is still OK and being used on a regular basis.
And again, what you are trying to sell here is a char or rather gas broiler and is not a BBQ and will not do true BBQ because the cooking rack is directly over the fire, so here we have another misnomer "BBQ" that is a broiler, as Timba has in his shop. And I heard what you said about China workmanship,, now here is ther real laugh...

Thailand.
Revered workmanship manufacturing

[aging one]

Sorry about the mixup. Prices are very fair and do include all shipping. I believe Great American Rib Company uses their products.

QUIK-FIRE GAS BBQ - FACTORY DIRECT PRICING - 5/01/2008

BLACK LUXUS
13,495 THB
BIG MAC
16,495 THB
SS DELUXE
17,995 THB
SS MASTER DELUXE
23,995 THB

"Nation Wide Shipping Costs"
Crating - Shipping ....
Barbecue size - Destination & Method Dictates Price.

[jandajoy]

Thanks mate. Any contact details?

[DrAndy]

gawd, what is it with you septics?

no offense intended but why, oh why, do you want such sophisticated BBQs?

we use a standard metal tray version, fill it with waste wood and fire it up

it gives the best flavours and costs nothing to run

we can change the type of wood used to change the flavours

for parties we do use charcoal as the heat lasts a lot longer, but still throw in some wood

gas! no thanks

[Happyman]

Never had a problem with those Thai "cast earthenware in a tin bucket" things.

150 baht and, when after a dozen times you use them, they crack, just get another !

[good2bhappy]

What I do and i know it won't be aproved by the purists among us is I start the food off on an electric BBQ and finish on a traditional charcoal grill

[Norton]

Thanks mate. Any contact details?

Google is our friend.

BBQ Thailand. Quik-Fire, the Barbeque of all Gas Barbecues in stainless steel.

[DrAndy]

they are Ok for a small BBQ, and the food tastes good with them

[SEA Traveler]

SEA, It all depends what you want, do you want a char-Broiler for char broiled steaks and chicken and ribs, or do you want BBQ beef,Pork, Ribs and chicken,, even to smoked fish, smoked turkeys and chickens?
If you want charbroiled it is done directly over the hot coals or fire and never takes very long to finishm but is great if you want Char&Rare Tenderloins.

Now if you want BBQ then it is done away from the coals/fire, in the hot smoke and slower over a matter of hours with smoke above 170 *F. and needs no constant watching as it is away from the fire and cooks on all sides at once.

So as you can see it takes a different type of equipment to do both, but the one I sent you the link for and the one I build and use myself you can do both as the door over the fire will open and put a rack in there and char broil til your hearts content, take the rack out and close the door and you are back in BBQ/hot smoke mode.
And if you want to make some smoked fish or pastrami then cool the fire down and close some drafts and you can smoke just about anything you want from fish to hams and bacons, if you have the right spices and rubs for doing that kind of cooking.

Got it! Different equip and methods depending on what it is that is being cooked. I've got an 80cm diameter round and domed charcole grill still in the box that I'll be bringing as well as a new 4 burner 50,000 btu gas grill with a 12,000 btu side burner. Either a Char Broil and Amana brand. Either one will meet my needs and has the capacity for the type of grilling I'll be doing. Party time. Already have purchased some of the spices and BBQ rubs. Thanks for the insight Khun Bgang!

[SEA Traveler]

The Ubon suggestion was the best here is a link.

Gas BBQ’s - Griddles & Broiler ovens

Presented to you by; BBQ Thailand.

Quality, Low cost, and Convenience at 1/2 cost of imported BBQ’s
QUIK-FIRE's products are proudly hand made in Udon Thani, Thailand.
Revered workmanship manufacturing beautifully designed BBQ's, stoves, and ovens for both residential and commercial use.
OUR stainless steel & steel/stainless designed barbeques are Durable, Efficient, and Clean Burning, at the same time giving you that great juicy smoked flavor.
QUIK-FIRE's deluxe Stainless Steel 2 & 3 Burner barbeque models incorporate our unique Double Walled Insulated hood giving you an oven effect along with your barbecuing for fast cooked, tender, and juicy meats.

QUIK-FIRE's Gas Barbecues use natural Pumice stone for efficient heat retention and distribution.
Charcoal Barbecuing is great if you enjoy sweating and nearly having a heat stroke trying to light the charcoal, then waiting for what seems like hours for the coals to get just right.
Good luck ending up with something tender and juicy if someone isn't sweating and laboring over those hot coals and smoke, constantly basting the meat.
Because of Quik-Fire's unique side mounted sparkers, and long fire tubes, loading up the front of the Gas BBQ with multiple sparkers is not necessary.

No more bags of Charcoal to buy and store, and no more cleaning up messy charcoal ashes.

Thanks Khun Age for the great background info. One's shown in pics are not as attractive as the one's here in the US. I sort of like the burner controls on the front as opposed to being on the side. In any even, still an option worth considering. thanks.