Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 May 30, 2008 11:01 pm Hi,
Just in the middle of renovating out backyard. One of the new changes we would like to make is to install a bbq outdoor kitchen but not sure at all what to look for. We have just installed a saltwater pool (which is about 5m away from where we would like the bbq area) and were wondering if the type of material for the bbq area needs to be 'salt-resistant'. Our gut-feeling is that it should be OK to use standard stainless steel but, bottom-line, we're not really sure. Also, we are not planning to put a roof above the outdoor area so it needs to be weather proof. Anyone who had any suggestions, ideas or questions, please feel free!! Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 2May 30, 2008 11:20 pm Welcome to the forum.....I'm sure the site will answer a lot of your questions....and Paula will ask for photos....
I went backward with this problem I had a look at what a salt water pump is made from. http://www.blpumps.com.au/pool.asp says that the pump components are made from 316 stainless steel. 316 stainless is the most common stainless around, sinks, troughs etc and I'd say probably stainless steel BBQ's. 304 stainless is used in cookery tools and may also be used in BBQ'S but it too is corrosion resistant. However, others may have some first hand experience. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 5May 30, 2008 11:26 pm mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 7May 30, 2008 11:29 pm Paula Koenraad is supposed to supply photos...... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 9May 31, 2008 9:26 am 'The salt water pool wont create a corrosion problem. Just get whatever you want - but as it will not be undercover - keeping it clean and ready to use will be the biggest issue.
So grab some covers for it to keep the dust off it. Steve Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 10May 31, 2008 11:19 am Yak_Chat 'The salt water pool wont create a corrosion problem. Just get whatever you want - but as it will not be undercover - keeping it clean and ready to use will be the biggest issue. So grab some covers for it to keep the dust off it. Steve I take it because a salt water pool isn't all that "salty"....wouldn't know never been in one. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 11May 31, 2008 11:38 am The whole BBQ thing has got out of hand IMO. It's like people who take a portable TV with them on a camping holiday.
Are outdoor kitchens part of the "replicate everything" fad ? A sink in the kitchen, a sink in the pantry; double basins in every bathroom; a full kitchen inside, a full kitchen outside ? Part of the appeal of a BBQ (to me) is the process: the challenge of lighting a BBQ; getting it to the right flame heat; charring the sausages, wrestling with the long tongs and a stick; dodging the smoke !. The fun was largely in the challenge of the act. That's all gone if you have some $10,000 do-everything-auto-super system. Are these outdoor kitchens just another way to display "wealth & success" or have I missed the point somewhere ? Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 13May 31, 2008 1:01 pm Cabinfever Part of the appeal of a BBQ (to me) is the process: the challenge of lighting a BBQ; getting it to the right flame heat; charring the sausages, wrestling with the long tongs and a stick; dodging the smoke !. The fun was largely in the challenge of the act. That's all gone if you have some $10,000 do-everything-auto-super system. Are these outdoor kitchens just another way to display "wealth & success" or have I missed the point somewhere ? I think for everyone its different.. The appeal of an outdoor kitchen for me is that I can be outside having a drink with my guests, having everything at hand and generally making the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. Its also good that you dont have everyones kids running through your house with food!! Its such a social thing for me and not a display of wealth and success - if I wanted to display wealth and success I'd be taking my friends to the Flower Drum I love nothing more that a glass of champagne and good food, on a warm summers evening in the fresh air....If I had an outdoor kitchen (really a BBQ with a sink) I wouldnt feel the need to be in and out of the house when entertaining... I miss summer already!! bec they ran out of money for more chairs the ones sitting down look rather smug they got the chairs Paula Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 14May 31, 2008 6:29 pm Cabinfever wrote - Quote: The whole BBQ thing has got out of hand IMO. It's like people who take a portable TV with them on a camping holiday. It all depends CBN - but I must say I enjoy a BBQ mid winter - rug up - gte outsdie and enjoy a good bit of rain on the gas bbq. - Personally I'm over wood BBQ's at home - maybe it;s the wood fire that does it and summer - ohhh yeah - bbqs on warm summers night - but with the flies and mozzies - cant beat it But IMO some of those $10K + BBQ's really are a bit OTT. Steve Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 15Jun 01, 2008 9:24 am I can see now I'm thinking of a BBQ as a "traditional ritual" rather than approaching things from an "I'm entertaining friends" angle. Completely different things which just happen to both include a BBQ.
A bit OT, but for some reason I recall some anthropology here... It was ancient practice among some Canadian native tribes for the 'big men' of the village to hold bonfires. The status of each 'big man' (and 'big man' was the literal translation), was determined by what they put on the fire. The more rare and precious thing you burned, the greater your tribal status. Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 16Jun 01, 2008 9:32 am Cabinfever The status of each 'big man' (and 'big man' was the literal translation), was determined by what they put on the fire. The more rare and precious thing you burned, the greater your tribal status. So Roadkill would rate where? Sorry I couldn't help myself...back to normal programming now. Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 17Jun 01, 2008 9:40 am I personally love the idea of outdoor kitchens.
When our kids were younger our lives revolved around them so social activities were usually another family and as usual the kids wanted feeding early. Now that it’s just my wife and myself at home our entertaining can be up to half a dozen couples so we tend to all congregate outside where all can relax and socialise while the food is being prepared. It makes for a friendlier environment for both sexes and allows for others to contribute to either cooking, preparing and or getting the drinks. Re: Building a new bbq outdoor kitchen 18Jul 24, 2008 1:10 pm Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅
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