Stainless vs. cast iron grates on Pit Maker Safe

Hank151 · 10-14-2018, 05:07 PM

So I just ordered a new smoker can’t wait to get it. Pitmaker Safe I’m debating whether or not to get the option of stainless steel grates it’s an 800 dollar upgrade seems a little pricey. Anyone have any suggestions for me is it something I should get or pass on? This cooker will be used just for backyard use.

Westx · 10-14-2018, 07:17 PM

Seems pricey but if you can afford it I would upgrade. Stainless is much easier to keep clean and if they are 304 then they should never rust.

pjtexas1 · 10-14-2018, 07:37 PM

Well seasoned grates should never rust. I think $800 is too much. I'd spend that on other options or keep it in your bank account.

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KevinJ · 10-14-2018, 07:42 PM

I have SS grates in one smoker and grill, expanded metal grates in another smoker, it's just as easy keeping one or the other clean imo. The expanded metal grates are well seasoned and I've never had a rust problem which would be the only reason for spending money on SS imo. I do like the SS on my grill because of the high heat I use on certain cooks 700+ which will cause rust issues.

Hank151 · 10-14-2018, 08:20 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice not totally sure what to do yet but I think 800 xtra seems like to much. Maybe I can try and get em to do it for 600 then it might be worth it.

Rockinar · 10-15-2018, 12:16 AM

SS grates are not worth it. The grease from the food will prevent rust. Or you can just give them a spritz with some Pam before each cook for spots and rails that dont get food grease on them.

The only time I got rust on mine was when I listened to that idiot Ben Lang and sprayed water in it.

Bacchus2b · 10-15-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockinar

SS grates are not worth it. The grease from the food will prevent rust. Or you can just give them a spritz with some Pam before each cook for spots and rails that dont get food grease on them.

The only time I got rust on mine was when I listened to that idiot Ben Lang and sprayed water in it.

What Rockinar said! Pitmaker already has heavy duty grates, and if you take care of them they will last a long time. If you ever want to sell your smoker, you will not recoup the extra dollars spent up front on stainless grates.

Hank151 · 10-15-2018, 03:23 PM

Thanks all you guys are right I’m. It gonna bother with the stainless steel grates

10-14-2018, 05:07 PM	#1
Hank151 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-12-18 Location: Plainview NY Name/Nickname : Hank	Stainless vs. cast iron grates on Pit Maker Safe So I just ordered a new smoker can’t wait to get it. Pitmaker Safe I’m debating whether or not to get the option of stainless steel grates it’s an 800 dollar upgrade seems a little pricey. Anyone have any suggestions for me is it something I should get or pass on? This cooker will be used just for backyard use.

10-14-2018, 07:17 PM	#2
Westx is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-16 Location: Midlothian, Texas	Seems pricey but if you can afford it I would upgrade. Stainless is much easier to keep clean and if they are 304 then they should never rust. __________________ 22" Weber Kettle PBC 24x42 Shirley Fabrication Elevated/Straight back patio model with warmer Assassin 36” Pellet Grill LSG Mini on reversed comp cart LSG 20”x36” pellet grill Wes

10-14-2018, 07:37 PM	#3
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	Well seasoned grates should never rust. I think $800 is too much. I'd spend that on other options or keep it in your bank account. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

10-14-2018, 07:42 PM	#4
KevinJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-09-15 Location: Pensacola, FL	I have SS grates in one smoker and grill, expanded metal grates in another smoker, it's just as easy keeping one or the other clean imo. The expanded metal grates are well seasoned and I've never had a rust problem which would be the only reason for spending money on SS imo. I do like the SS on my grill because of the high heat I use on certain cooks 700+ which will cause rust issues. __________________ MAK Grills ★ Gateway 30gal Weber Performer w/SnS & Vortex WGA :plane: [SIZE="2"][I]All American Moinkballer[/I][/SIZE] 🇺🇸

10-14-2018, 08:20 PM	#5
Hank151 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-12-18 Location: Plainview NY Name/Nickname : Hank	Thanks everyone for the advice not totally sure what to do yet but I think 800 xtra seems like to much. Maybe I can try and get em to do it for 600 then it might be worth it.

10-15-2018, 12:16 AM	#6
Rockinar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Houston, TX	SS grates are not worth it. The grease from the food will prevent rust. Or you can just give them a spritz with some Pam before each cook for spots and rails that dont get food grease on them. The only time I got rust on mine was when I listened to that idiot Ben Lang and sprayed water in it.

10-15-2018, 03:23 PM	#8
Hank151 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-12-18 Location: Plainview NY Name/Nickname : Hank	Thanks all you guys are right I’m. It gonna bother with the stainless steel grates