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Jumbuck B145-13 review

Jumbuck B145-13

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Side burner has a cover that can be used as a side table when not in use.
  • Comprehensive instructions.
  • Easy to remove and clean combined hotplate and chargrill plate.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK results for evenness, evenness with high fat, and low temperature cooking.
  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Smoke is directed into face when hood is up.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • Can be difficult to manoeuvre with only two fixed wheels need to lift one side.
  • Stainless steel exterior and plastic area is difficult to clean.
  • Side burner only accommodates a small/ medium saucepan/ pan, the cover does not open fully.
  • Thermostat may not be accurate.
  • Hood stability borderline.
  • Large drip tray is Not removable difficult to clean.
  • May come in contact with sharp edges.
  • Not a solid BBQ feels flimsy rattles when moved.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Cooking performance score
74%
Ease of use score
63%
Evenness score
65%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
70%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
85%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
50%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
25°C / 31°C / 107°C / Not tested
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.51

Sustainability

Reliability score
82%
Satisfaction score
74%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$299.00
Running costs over 5 years
$407.00

Specifications

Number of burners
3
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Pressed steel
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Piezo
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
109 x 122 x 61
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.19
Website
bunnings.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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