Gas burner curiosities

[burnchar]

I understand that the gas burner is intended to pre-warm a grill, mostly in cold climates.

I like the idea, but details online are sparse.

Should I get one of these?

• One post in the forums mentions that an entry for gas burners is no longer standard. I have a 2024 32". Is it compatible?
• Does the burner need to be removed from the grill? It looks like it is made from cast aluminum, and I know the fire can get hot enough to melt aluminum if it gets away.
• What maintenance is typically needed? For example, does the nozzle need regular cleaning from ash?

Thank you for taking a look at this post.

[Tyrus]

Burnchar, as far as I'm aware the 23 Ultimate has a backside door for the gas element or at least mine has one in my 2017 model. From what I saw, there are two inset posts set within the mortar base to accept the gas unit and hold it in place . Check to see if those posts are in position on yours or simply if you have the door that's needed to move the unit into place.  These posts are drop down and not threaded for convience of removal. If you were to use this to pre-warm the grill the gas unit could be easily removed and you could convert to coal if this was your intention. I presume the unit's function though was to cook separately from coal so the regular cleaning involving ash wouldn't be a factor. You would most likely remove the gas unit when switching back to coal and then reposition the door back in place, this would be necessary because of the gas line in the doorway. Using some kind of deflector for food particles might be an issue though, however easily remedied 

[John T]

Never had difficulty getting charcoal lit and our KK up to temperature in cold weather (sub freezing included).  Ours sits on a covered deck, out of the rain/snow but otherwise open to the environment.