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Blackstone question

tclamberth
tclamberth Posts: 162
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How long does it take surface area to heat up? 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Relatively quickly.  Depends on outside temp and how windy it is. 

    I typically pre-heat it on low while I gather all my supplies.  Once I'm ready outside, I crank it up and am cooking in a few minutes. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Just a couple minutes on the 36, ready to cook in 5 for sure.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • mgoblue0484
    mgoblue0484 Posts: 148
    Would you recommend the 28 or 36?

    GO BLUE!

    Fairfax, Va

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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    mgoblue0484 said:
    Would you recommend the 28 or 36?
    Lol.  You're taking to a group of enablers. Go big or go home 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • mgoblue0484
    mgoblue0484 Posts: 148
    I like the benefit of 4 burners. Plenty of room.

    GO BLUE!

    Fairfax, Va

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    mgoblue0484 said:
    Would you recommend the 28 or 36?

    Real estate is nice, I'd go 36.  Even if cooking for two - bacon, eggs, toast, hash browns - takes up a lot of space.

    You'll never wish you had gone smaller, imo.
    Phoenix 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,430
    36!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,537
    I agree with everyone above. Just my wife and I and the 36" gets used up majority of the time. Especially if you have friends and family over. If you're not using the whole surface you can just shut down whatever you don't need. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Scott805
    Scott805 Posts: 349
    I recently picked up the 22" and it has been working great for just the wife and I.  Last weekend I cooked breakfast for four and it was a little tight!

    Large BGE, 2 Tier Adjustable Swing Rack System, three (3) bricks from Home Depot for raised direct, Blackstone 22" Griddle - Finally have a decent cooking area!

    Dallas, TX

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  • mgoblue0484
    mgoblue0484 Posts: 148

    Wish I had a Menards close by!

    https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/grills-outdoor-cooking/gas-grills/blackstone-reg-36-griddle-4-burner/p-1471355311579.htm

    GO BLUE!

    Fairfax, Va

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I have a 17. More than enough room for my needs. Heats up quick, one lb canister seems to last forever. Cooked my 5th or 6th meal on a cylinder last night. Still not empty. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    I have the 28 and it's fine for a family of four.  There are times though when having the 36 would have been nice.  I bought the 28 during the Wally World sale last January for 99 scoots.  I couldn't pass that up.  The 36 was not on sale and was waaaaay more.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • BowTieMan
    BowTieMan Posts: 5
    Hey friends, how often do these go on sale?  Any chance they throw us a bone around Labor Day?
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    edited August 2017
    BowTieMan said:
    Hey friends, how often do these go on sale?  Any chance they throw us a bone around Labor Day?
    Walmart always has big time close out pricing on seasonal items.

     They likely won't have any advertised sales, but will drastically discount at the store level.  check often between now and Labor Day 

    Last year, my local Walmart had blackstone 28s for $75.  Akorn Jrs were recently going for as low as $35.
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Tspud1
    Tspud1 Posts: 1,514
    I just got one and it seems to have a lot of yellow in the flame when turned up to high. Going to get it in a table with egg soon.
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Tspud1 said:
    I just got one and it seems to have a lot of yellow in the flame when turned up to high. Going to get it in a table with egg soon.
    Just my .02 here, but the blackstone isn't made of uber-premium materials.  Fully expect it last about as long as a gasser (meaning it may need replacing in a few years). That could make a table mounted version a real PITA.  

    But if you decide to do it, post your build.  I'd love to see it! 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Hands down the 36..  you will love it.... 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    johnnyp said:
    Tspud1 said:
    I just got one and it seems to have a lot of yellow in the flame when turned up to high. Going to get it in a table with egg soon.
    Just my .02 here, but the blackstone isn't made of uber-premium materials.  Fully expect it last about as long as a gasser (meaning it may need replacing in a few years). That could make a table mounted version a real PITA.  

    But if you decide to do it, post your build.  I'd love to see it! 
    John is correct, unless you're able to shelter it.  My BS lives on a screened porch covered when not in use.  Should last a good while.  
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    BowTieMan said:
    Hey friends, how often do these go on sale?  Any chance they throw us a bone around Labor Day?
    Check brick seek, my local Walmart has them for $125.  I already have one so I passed. 
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  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
     I have both a 36" and a 28" version. I could not pass up buying the 28 for a hundred dollars last year. But the 36" is so much more versatile with 4 burners. You can have multiple heat zones. If you have the space and if the cost is no object the 36" Blackstone is pretty dam good!
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
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