Braai Grid Maintenance Tips

[Bugger]

Ok ok ok
Easiest is to use it more

But you do not need to use the Toe Klap Rooster all the time.
Now how do you keep it from getting that slight Rust on it?

Let us hear your planne manne.

[LesseW]

Pierre, to my understanding, keeping water away will prolong the life of the rooster. (Not being sarcastic here)

I have roosters standing outside permanently, they are rusted. The ones I keep in the garage are almost rust free.

Also, the coating on the metal, as well as the type of metal will play a huge part in attracting rust.

[Mad Manny]

Braai grids rust fast because they are subjected to cycles of intense heat & weather.

What can you do to reduce this?
1. Galvanising - but this renders the metal poisonous on heating.
2. Keeping it away from the weather - as Lessew says, an indoor braai or braai kept inside will last longer.
3. Not cleaning it after use - the grease & fats protect it.
4. If you are going to clean it, oil it (with Olive oil) afterwards.
5. Stainless Steel - a good quality S/S grid will last longer.

My braai stands in the open, I just don't clean it after use - although my new Malawian cleans it.
I must make him stop, but he comes on Thursdays, so it's usually only clean for a day or two.

Ultimately, get a S/S grid, then either don't clean it, or clean it then apply a coat of oil.
If possible, keep it indoors. perhaps wrapped in newspaper in a bag...

[Bugger]

Think my Upholsterer must make a nice Water proof zip bag.
That I"ll treat with Spray and Cook and keep the grid oiled - as suggested, with olive oil...

[Mad Manny]

You get Olive Oil Spray and Cook...

[BushWacker]

Never water wash your braai grid and leave it wet as ash+water=acid ...
Steel brush the grid and then rub 1/2 onion over it , I've heard ...
I only use a small braai grid now and don't really wash it at all but fire clean it red-hot when there's a lot of flame on the fire ...
For larger braai units a geyser tray is a good top to stop water wetting/collecting in a braai...

[Ricof4e]

Braai baie skaapvleis. Baie.

[BushWacker]

Braai baie skaapvleis. Baie.

Bring dit aan. Baie.

[Mad Manny]

Never water wash your braai grid and leave it wet as ash+water=acid ...
Steel brush the grid and then rub 1/2 onion over it , I've heard ...
I only use a small braai grid now and don't really wash it at all but fire clean it red-hot when there's a lot of flame on the fire ...
For larger braai units a geyser tray is a good top to stop water wetting/collecting in a braai...

Chas, most of the stuff you camp with would disintegrate if you washed it...

[KurtG]

The best way to preserve a braai grid is to paint it with Hammerite.

[Paul#25]

The best way to preserve a braai grid is to paint it with Hammerite.

I think it's time you left for Mud Island and join the other confused people living there.

[KurtG]

Chas, most of the stuff you camp with would disintegrate if you washed it...

That’s a nasty thing to say about Chas’s better half.

[Nico-MAD]

Chas, most of the stuff you camp with would disintegrate if you washed it...

That’s a nasty thing to say about Chas’s better half.