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Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Comet Plus BBQ with Side Burner I/N: 0036336 review

Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Comet Plus BBQ with Side Burner I/N: 0036336

CHOICE Expert Rating

65%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Hood is reasonably light weight.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions.
  • Side burner has a cover so can be used as a side table.
  • Bottle opener at the front of the BBQ.
  • Instructions are reasonably good, nicely made.
  • Controls illuminate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Smoke can be directed into your face.
  • Stainless steel exterior requires extra attention and effort, leaves smudges and can stain.
  • 3 hours assembly time for 1 person.
  • Side tables have no handles, they are uncomfortable to hold when manoeuvring, some sharp edges.
  • Thermometer in hood can be inaccurate.
  • Hotplates are heavy and difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Gas bottle sits in round insert inside cupboard, requires considerable effort to lift and remove the cylinder into and from the cupboard.
  • May require bending over to read and view controls.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
65%
Cooking performance score
64%
Ease of use score
67%
Evenness score
65%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
60%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
55%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
55%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
34°C / 24°C / 101°C / 55°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.94

Sustainability

Reliability score
82%
Satisfaction score
74%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$449.00
Running costs over 5 years
$753.00

Specifications

Number of burners
5
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Coated stainless steel
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Piezo
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
116 x 154 x 56
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.33
Website
jumbuckbbqs.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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