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Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:04 pm
by 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.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:30 pm
by 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.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:23 pm
by 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...
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:32 pm
by 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...
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:23 pm
by Mad Manny
You get Olive Oil Spray and Cook...
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:25 am
by 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...
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:53 am
by Ricof4e
Braai baie skaapvleis. Baie.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:34 pm
by BushWacker
Ricoffy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:53 am
Braai baie skaapvleis. Baie.
Bring dit aan. Baie.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:39 pm
by Mad Manny
BushWacker wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:25 am
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...
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:04 pm
by KurtG
The best way to preserve a braai grid is to paint it with Hammerite.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:43 pm
by Paul#25
KurtG wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:04 pm
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.
Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:23 pm
by KurtG
Mad Manny wrote:
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.
Re: Braai Grid Maintenance Tips
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:06 pm
by Nico-MAD
