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ilovetheclones

ilovetheclones

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Nov 17, 2006
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Ankeny, Ia
I have received notice that the wonderful city of Omaha in all its wisdom has banned all gas grills to go along with its ban on charcoal grills in all apartment buildings.

I am torn between forking over 300 bones for an electric outdoor grill which is allowed or to buy a 300 dollar indoor grill/griddle/panini maker.

Anyone own one of these indoor grill/griddle/ panini maker, and could you tell me what you like, I am looking at this badass indoor grill by all clad at williams sonoma or a couple at bed bath and beyond

Any help would be fantastic as i am freaking out not being able to grill all my tasty steaks in the freezer.:confused:
 
Go with charcoal and take your chances! Gas and electric don't really count as real grilling.
 
I would hate the ban if I lived in an apartment but honestly it's probably a decent law. Flair-ups and general heat issues can easily lead to fires, especially considering how close to the exterior the grills usually have to be on the small balconies. With most apartment buildings now having vinyl siding, it doesn't take much from a grill to cause at least minor damage, not to mention the off-chance issues that can always be caused by open flames.

I've heard good reviews in the past about those pedestal electric grills but I've never had to use one.
 
As much as I love my grill, I have to agree with Jeremy. I've worked a few property claims in my day and it's amazing how much damage these things can do. You have to realize that if something happens it's just not you that it's going to affect. You're neighbors and alot of other people in the building could be put out by smoke and water damage. If something did happen, God forbid, guess who the insurance company for the apartment complex and the neighbors are coming after. It's going to be you. You might have renter's insurance, but I can guarentee you that your liability limits aren't high enough to cover everything that would probably happen.

It sucks, but it's probably a good thing.

My old roomie had an electric grill. It worked fine. I can't remember what it was though. That's been too long.
 
Do you have a garage with your apartment? If so, you could always store in in your garage and pull it out to grill when you need to. I know, it's not grilling from the convenience of your balcony, but it'll also save you from dropping some coin on those trendy electric grills.
 
Keep a small propane one around and just use it quick? Is there any rule against using grills on the ground level like in the parking lot, lawn, common area, etc?
 
I live in Omaha and have not heard about this. My address is Omaha, but my zip is technically Ralston. But our apartment complex has not mentioned anything about this to me. So until they do, my grill is staying out there. Fight the power!!
 
Lots of apartment buildings in Ames have this same rule. Yet something like 1 out of every 5 balconies still have grills on them.
 
I have the same problem here in Kansas. I live in an apartment and bought this grill: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-Patio-Caddie-Electric-Grill/dp/B00004TBJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1215006507&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Char-Broil Patio Caddie Electric Grill: Patio, Lawn & Garden[/ame]

Its pretty nice, and works well for what i use it for. (burgers, chicken, small steaks)
Its worth the 150 dollars i spent on it, but either way its still an electric grill and won't be the "same" as charcoal and gas
 
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/George-Foreman-GR26CB-Family-Cookbook/dp/B00005B6Z1]Amazon.com: George Foreman GR26CB Family Size Plus Grill with Cookbook, White: Kitchen & Dining[/ame]

I used my george foreman grill alot in the dorms or in apartments in Ames. They get the job done, until you rent or own a house.
 
CloneFan03 said:
Yeah I always had a charcoal grill on my apt deck in Ames and nothing ever came of it....
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My roommate bought a charcoal grill even after we were told we couldn't have one with the idea that "they'll never inforce it." Well, guess what, they came out to our complex and starting writing down all the people who had grills on their deck and everyone got a $25 fine. Still, he didn't get rid of it and when we had a maintenance call a few weeks later, we got another $25 fine. I made him pay both fines though because it was his grill and his choice to break the rule.
 
Move out of kNebraska....the problems solved will be far and above anything assoicated with a grill.
 
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