Comments on: Infrared Gas Grill

By: Tim C

Tim C — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:12:45 +0000

Jim - The review was not for the Char-Broil “TEC” grill. Lowes was selling the TEC version on their website, but it’s no longer there. The version reviewed is the “Red Zone” infrared grill. It’s far more rudimentary in design, but it’s interesting. I’m not ready to throw down $600 at Home Depot (that’s who’s carrying these models) on an unproven design. I haven’t read any real world reviews either. One thing is for sure, this grill would in fact be very durable aside from the “U” shaped troughs. There’s no way for grease or food particles to get to the burners, therefore, performance should be consistent. As far as Solaire grills, I had the portable version and you are right that it cooks well, but the ceramic burner was far from durable, for what you have to pay I wouldn’t go there, not to mention the unflexibility of the grilling. Scorching or off. My 2 cents anyway.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:40:59 +0000

there is more info on RED on Char-Broil’s website.

By: Saucy

Saucy — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:51:31 +0000

do you have any pictures or more information you could post…..we love hearing about great grilling toys! :))

By: jim

jim — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:40:05 +0000

Hi,
Obviously, this grill reviewer has not laid eyes on the much more powerful, much higher quality (higher price too) Solaire grills. These things reach 1,000 degrees instantly and don’t need those glass sheets which chip and break in the TEC. I have their small grill and it outcooks all the other really huge size standard grills and runs circles around the TEC.
Jim