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Gasmate Odyssey 1 BA1038 review

Gasmate Odyssey 1 BA1038

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Side tables are collapsible.
  • Good open access to food no food warmer removed.
  • Smoke is not directed into your face.
  • Half chargrill plate half hotplate.
  • No sharp edges.
  • Fairly good assembly instructions.
  • 4kg Gas bottle can sit on the trolley grate or on the floor beside the BBQ.
  • Trolley can only be folded if the BBQ is removed, for travelling.
  • Utensil hooks on side tables.
  • Good access to all areas when cleaning, exterior is all black enamel, easy to clean.
  • BBQ can be separated from trolley for travelling.
  • Collapsible trolley .
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Side tables are small.
  • Thermometer in hood may not be accurate.
  • No clear indicator for the temperature dial reading.
  • No side panels to protect the food from drafts.
  • Ok to manoeuvre, need to pull the BBQ along gradually. A little awkward to manoeuvre as the trolley legs can get in the way.
  • Burner sits low so flame is protected from the elements. Although flame can be disturbed with strong winds.
  • Assembly of the BBQ is required, requires two people. Not enough importance when connecting the gas line.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Hood is flimsy and drops back too much .
  • Trolley is not portable and does not collapse.
  • Small drip tray, will need to be cleaned regularly.
  • Problem with ignition, manual lighting only during testing.

Type

Category
Balcony / portable
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Cooking performance score
73%
Ease of use score
65%
Evenness score
75%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
60%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
70%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
85%
Cleaning score
70%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
26°C / 50°C / 88°C / 29°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.21

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$299.00
Running costs over 5 years
$170.00

Specifications

Number of burners
1
Hotplate grill material
Satin enamel cast iron
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Rotary electronic
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
40 x 103 x 41
Weight (kg)
9
Total cooking area (m2)
0.17
Website
gasmate.com.au

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Natural gas option
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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