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Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Portland BBQ I/N: 0348685 review

Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Portland BBQ I/N: 0348685

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Thermometer in hood is fairly accurate.
  • Good open access to food when food warmer is removed.
  • Smoke is not directed into your face.
  • Controls positioned at the front on a slight angle for easier viewing.
  • Hotplate is reversible.
  • Side panels to protect the food from drafts.
  • Positive positioning of controls on high.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Fairly basic instructions.
  • BBQ takes around 2.5 – 3 hours to assemble by 1 person. Need a Phillips screwdriver to assemble. Only OK assembly instructions. Difficult to assemble wheels.
  • Gas bottle sits on the floor next to barbecue, no designated position.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
68%
Cooking performance score
69%
Ease of use score
67%
Evenness score
50%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
65%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
85%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
43°C / 68°C / 83°C / 59°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.84

Sustainability

Reliability score
82%
Satisfaction score
74%
Warranty
1 year

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$229.00
Running costs over 5 years
$674.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Cast Iron
Flame diffuser material
Coated aluminium
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Flame thrower (auto)
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
116 x 140 x 53
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.31
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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