If your grill is in good enough shape, the following instructions will allow you to convert a gas barbecue into a charcoal or wood chip burning grill.Step 1 – Clean the Still Gas Grill. … Step 2 – Remove Gas Components. … Step 3 – Add the Sheet Steel. … Step 4 – Light the Grill.
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Step 1 – Clean the Still Gas Grill. …
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Step 2 – Remove Gas Components. …
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Step 3 – Add the Sheet Steel. …
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Step 4 – Light the Grill.
Step 4: Add Charcoal
Now that you have taken off all the gas parts you can lift the grill rack and put in the charcoal or wood chips.
Step 2: Disassemble the Gas Components
In this step you need to take all the Gas parts off of the old grill. You dont want any thing left that could possibly cause an explosion. (This means remove the propane cylinder!)
How to Convert Your Gas Grill to Burn Charcoal, Wood or Pellets! / QWIK CHAR Stainless Steel Tray!
FAQ
Can you change a gas grill to a charcoal grill?
How do you put wood chunks on a gas grill?
How do you put charcoal in a gas grill?
A few screws on each side should allow you to securely cover the burner hole. This creates a base for putting charcoal or wood chips inside the grill without having them fall through. Fill the grill with charcoal briquettes or wood chips, light the flammable material, and replace the rack on top.
Can you convert a gas grill to a charcoal grill?
If you are converting an old gas grill, it is practically free to obtain a working charcoal grill. Some serious barbecue aficionados swear they can tell the difference between a gas and charcoal grill, and they generally tend to be in favor of the charcoal grill’s taste.
Can you put wood chips in a charcoal grill?
(Wad up alumunium foil and stuff in holes or find a bolt that is the same size of hole to block off the hole.) Now that you have taken off all the gas parts you can lift the grill rack and put in the charcoal or wood chips. Light the charcoal and replace the grill rack. Add your meat and begin cooking as you normally would with any charcoal grill.
How do you burn wood on a charcoal grill?
Note: wood burns more quickly than charcoal, so you may want to light a second chimney of wood chunks. When direct grilling over wood, always leave your grill open (uncovered)—otherwise, your food will become unbearably smoky. Place 2 to 3 wood chunks in the box with the burner under it set on high. Replenish as needed.