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Choosing a grill can be a very gruesome ordeal, especially if you are trying to look for a grill that can handle anything you throw at it. The most common problem you encounter is budget. Sometimes, you’ve found the grill that you want but it’s too expensive. Other times, you have the budget but can’t find a grill that you want. The list goes on and on. That’s why it is worth your while to do a bit of research first before buying a gas grill. Now if you are looking for a practical option, going for a liquid propane gas grill is the smarter choice. That’s because, you won’t have to pay monthly dues unlike if you have a natural gas line. With a liquid propane gas grill, you will have access to on-demand gas grills. This is the smarter and more practical choice because let’s face it, you won’t be using the grill every day. If it will be used for business (like say a restaurant), then that’s a whole different story, one that is more suited for a different article.
Moving on. One such liquid propane gas grill that will certainly be to your liking is the Napoleon Prestige 500 (Liquid Propane variant). Why? Keep reading to find out.
Main Characteristics
First and foremost, let’s just get this out of the way. The Napoleon Prestige 500 Liquid Propane Gas Grill is a bit on the expensive side of things. So if you are on a tight budget, this grill is not for you. But, (yes there is a but) you will get your money’s worth with this liquid propane gas grill. Basically, the Prestige 500 is one of the high-end gas grills offered by Napoleon. If you are familiar with the Napoleon LEX485, then this grill won’t be stranger to you. They both share the same features. The only difference is, the Prestige 500 is more powerful and offers more cooking space.
How powerful exactly is the Prestige 500? This grill has four main burners each capable of 12,000 BTU. Plus, its side burner is capable of 14,000 BTU. It also has an infrared rear burner capable of 18,000 BTU. That’s a total of 80,000 BTU. Aside from that, the infrared rear burner also comes with a full rotisserie kit. In terms of cooking space, the Prestige 500 has a total of 746 square inches of cooking space. To break that down, the main cooking space is 476 square inches while the warming rack has 270 square inches. That’s a lot of real estate.
Pro’s
- Uses very powerful burners
- Has a lot of cooking space
- Has its own rotisserie system
- Very versatile
- Grill heats up quickly
- Ignition system is excellent
- Has reduced hot spots and flare ups
Con’s
- Not all parts are made of stainless steel
- It uses plastic handles on the cabinet doors
Design
This liquid propane gas grill is designed really well. Everything is geared towards an excellent grilling experience. For example, as mentioned above, this grill reduces flare ups and hot spots. That’s due to it having lots of searing plates. Having a lot of searing plates means there’s a lot more surface for drippings to vaporize. Napoleon also added a side burner that can double down as a warming rack for the food you are cooking. Another design addition that will make your grilling experience better is the rotisserie spear has a counterweight. They added this to the kit so that the food you are grilling remains balanced while on it. These simple additions are what makes a grill great.
Special Features
The Napoleon Prestige 500 Liquid Propane gas grill is known for its two features: the Jetfire Ignition System and the backlit controls. The Jetfire Ignition system ensures that your grill will start up with a push of a button. Napoleon has designed the system to ignite the grill without fail. The backlit controls also add flavor to the already luxurious looking grill. This feature will make it easier to grill your favorite food even during the night.
Warranty
Napoleon warrants that components in the Prestige 500 will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase. The aluminum castings/stainless steel base, stainless steel lid, porcelain enamel lid and stainless steel cooking grids all have a lifetime warranty. While the other parts have varying warranty ranging from 2 years to 10 years.
Napoleon Grills Prestige 500 Liquid Propane
Summary
If you are in the market for an all-around liquid propane gas grill, the Napoleon Prestige 500 Liquid Propane variant is an excellent choice, provided that you have the budget. It's a bit expensive but it justifies the price by being a very powerful and versatile gas grill. All the features are geared towards giving you an excellent grilling experience. That alone will make your expensive purchase worthwhile. So if you've got the money, go get this grill.