The Benefits of Automatic Gas Shut Off Timers for Grills

When the weather is pleasant, it's natural to want to gather outside, cook, and enjoy the company of family and friends. Hosting a barbecue or outdoor cookout should be enjoyable and stress-free. Everyone wants to relax, savor the food, and spend quality time together, without the constant worry of grill safety. Additionally, property managers for apartment complexes and condominiums, along with commercial space owners, don't want to be interrupted unnecessarily to check if the grill has been turned off or spend their valuable time stressing over it.

The good news is that all T-Series commercial grills come equipped with a standard FuelStop® automatic gas shut-off timer. If you don’t have a T-Series grill, you can easily add a gas shut-off timer as an optional feature to other models.

But what exactly is an automatic gas shut-off timer for a grill, how does it function, and why is it beneficial to have one?

When purchasing a T-Series commercial grill, you don’t need to worry about buying any extra components to get this feature. The gas shut-off timer is pre-installed and ready to use. If you don’t already own a T-Series grill, it’s straightforward to upgrade.

Of course, someone should always be present to monitor the grill during use. However, accidents can happen—someone might forget to turn the grill off entirely, or they may not turn it off properly. An automatic gas shut-off timer ensures that such oversights don’t lead to wasted fuel or pose a fire hazard.

With a gas shut-off timer, you and your tenants can rest assured knowing the grill will be safely shut off when no one is around to manage it, saving energy costs and reducing risks.

How Does a Gas Flow Shut-Off Timer Work?

On the control panel of your commercial grill, you'll notice a timer dial set for 60 minutes. This timer isn’t for managing your cooking but for ensuring the gas supply is automatically shut off if no one is available to turn it off manually after use.

The gas shut-off timer operates for both natural gas and propane grills, automatically stopping the gas flow after 60 minutes of continuous grill use. As you watch the timer count down, you’ll see the dial move counterclockwise from 60 minutes. Once the timer hits zero, the gas supply will be automatically shut off.

This is ideal if you’ve finished cooking, but if you’re still preparing a large batch of food, like steaks, burgers, or vegetables, you can simply grab the dial and reset it for additional time. The timer can only be set for up to an hour, but you can reset it multiple times as needed until your cooking is complete.

While it’s always preferable to have someone responsible for turning off the grill after use, we understand that life gets busy. In such cases, your automatic shut-off timer will provide peace of mind for property managers and ensure the grill is safely powered down once the timer expires.

The Benefits of Using a Quality Gas Shut-Off Timer

Fire safety and gas safety are critical when using a commercial grill, and the best way to ensure both is to purchase a T-Series grill with the gas shut-off timer included or install a separate timer yourself.

Once you’ve installed your shut-off timer, here are some key benefits you can expect:

• The gas shut-off timer is user-friendly and straightforward to operate. All the chef needs to do is hold the dial and turn it back to extend the cooking time by up to 60 minutes if they’re not done grilling. This process can be repeated as necessary.
• Like the grill itself, the timer is built with high-quality materials and designed for simplicity, ensuring reliability and minimizing the risk of malfunctions.
• Both propane and natural gas are cost-effective, but a shut-off timer helps prevent unnecessary fuel wastage by cutting off the gas supply after 60 minutes of continuous use.
• Automatic gas shut-off timers enhance safety by cutting the gas flow after an hour of continuous use, ensuring that property managers, homeowners, and tenants alike can feel confident that the gas is under control.
• In shared spaces like apartments, condos, and multifamily homes, a gas shut-off timer ensures resident safety in case someone forgets to turn off the grill.
• One of the most common causes of grill-related accidents is improper placement of the grill near homes or buildings. With a gas shut-off timer, should a fire start while the grill is unattended, the timer will automatically stop the gas supply, reducing the risk of the fire spreading and eliminating the need for someone to risk their safety to turn off the gas manually.

For property managers operating commercial spaces, including condos and apartment buildings, investing in the right grill makes perfect sense. Choosing one of PGS’s top-tier grills provides the durability and safety features needed for long-term use, offering peace of mind regarding safety concerns for both property managers and residents alike.

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