New Loco Griddle | Seasoning and Tour

[@banbo8627]

Any updates since 11 month ago?... I read a lot of reviews that the dial sensor being broken and the griddle essentially won't turn on rendering it useless. Do you have any of these issues or any issues in the 11 months of ownership?

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

Mine is still running well, no issues. No regrets. This said, I do want to compare it to a Blackstone or the new Weber griddle offering. I may end up taking the Loco to the lake and picking up another brand to compare but no certain plan yet. Thanks for watching!

[@jd5507]

I’ve had mine for over a year as well with no issues. I think what you’ve read are the issues with the gen 1 model. Make sure you get a gen 2. Gen 2 has the same size of grease trap as the one in this video.

[@ericks2334]

Hi do you need to wash it first new out of the box? Before using it for the first time? It has like oil on it thanks

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

I didn’t, I just seasoned it and cooked.

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

new loco video out tomorrow!

[@ericks2334]

@@BuQeyeBBQ great thank you for the reply

[@ericks2334]

Wasn't sure if the oil on it from factory is food grade

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

@@ericks2334 yeah, I maybe should have considered that…can’t recall if it was in the instructions or not honestly

[@frankieg8908]

I just purchased mine. I got it running. But there is a clicking noise every 6-8 seconds is that normal?

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

Not normal, no. Is the igniter button stuck?

[@gtakeifer]

It's normal. That is what is keeping the temp controlled. It shuts down and starts automatically.

[@brandonrecommendsnow]

What rags do you recommend for the griddle on Amazon that you mentioned? Thank you :)

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

www.amazon.com/Crocodile-Cloth-Grill-Cleaning-Wipes/dp/B086MMFQN8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2LONOVJHU4LNW&keywords=crocodile%2Bwipes%2Bgrill&qid=1693323873&sprefix=crocodile%2Bwipes%2Bgril%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-3&th=1 Thanks for watching!

[@MagmaTrevor]

Finally using mine today couldn’t beat the sale price. Your grease trap is much larger than mine.

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

hope you like yours and for a good price it is a nice griddle. There are better out there for sure but the precision temp is a cool feature. I do wish it heated a little more evenly but it isn't too bad. Come back and let me know how yours does!

[@EOtekk]

You bought the old Series 1. This is the updated series 2 with larger grease trap and more reliable electronics.

[@jd5507]

@@EOtekkthe one in the video is gen 2 correct?

[@tysonmollotte1471]

Can it light w/o being plugged in?

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

I don't actually know. My suspicion is that it can...i need to try...

[@josephbulone9770]

What’s is the top made of?… cast iron??

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

Yep, I believe it is

[@michaelrobinson8366]

I wanted to like this griddle so bad. I just got mine a week ago. Worked great on the season and first cook. Then went to use it Labor Day weekend cooking out for friends and NOTHING. It wasn’t getting power. Different outlets, checking connections, all ok. Trying to get a response from Loco is futile, still waiting. Returned it. I would have to be crazy to buy another Loco product.

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I haven't heard of any widespread issues and mine is working well. Always frustrating when you get a lemon. Hopefully they will take care of it for you.

[@michaelrobinson8366]

@@BuQeyeBBQ Thanks. The Smart temp was the main sell for me, like a smart griddle. I think I’m going to go with a dumb one though 😂.

[@micahroberts3564]

​@sleepybear7642 man, get the Traeger Flatrock if your in luxury price range. It is just so much better. I think my brothers Weber is more even cooking than mine, but not much. No hot and cold spots

[@micahroberts3564]

​@@michaelrobinson8366go with Traeger Flatrock. It's better in every way, and customer service is 100%

[@stevenbargar3537]

I want this life. So good where one issue means I’d be crazy to ever buy anything made by them again. Granted the contact issue is problematic. But I’d have nothing if I took this approach. 😊

[@Justcuz99]

Is that the series 2?

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

I think so?

[@michaelrobinson8366]

Yes it is. It has a larger grease trap.

[@Patt369]

My loco 36" takes forever to get up to temp, my brother in law said to swap out my regulator, what do you think?

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

yeah, good question. mine heats up I’m what seems like normal time. regulator could be the issue. assume you aren’t trying to hook up to the home natural gas? that takes a special connection to do so.

[@Patt369]

@@BuQeyeBBQ nope, just an LP, damn thing takes forever to get to temp, flame height is incredibly low, and once food hits the griddle, temp drops 50 degrees and never comes back. Im super dissappointed

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

@@Patt369 yeah, definitely and issue there

[@dustinbarnhill3636]

Very helpful

[@adrianotero7963]

Why don't they come out with a stainless cook top ? Just makes life so much easier......

[@TechMOGogy]

Stainless does not transfer heat well… Check out La Griddle if you like stainless but it’s $$$$ and they use a fuse cast plate to “solve” the issue. Even commercial griddles are not stainless (some are chrome steel but not stainless)

[@adrianotero7963]

@TechMOGogy thank you for that Information.....

[@jonathanallen6681]

The clicking sound of the burners going on and off every get annoying? Sounds load on the video. thanks for the video

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

it isn’t too bad really

[@Diesel357..]

Word of advice. Avocado oil is not what you want to use because of its high smoke point of over 600 degrees. Avocado oil is exactly what you wanna cook with but not season with. You want oil with a low smoke point. Like flax seed oil, bacon fat etc. You are trying to burn a layer onto the griddle to season it. Avocado oil won't let you do that.

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

ahhhh, great to know, thanks so much…I see people use flax and grape seed oils a lot. I was under the impression that they (at least the grape seed) were a higher smoke point too. Mistake? appreciate the comment l sir.

[@Diesel357..]

@@BuQeyeBBQ Grape seed has a smoke point in the low four hundreds (not ideal) flax seed is in the low two hundreds (ideal) . For seasoning purposes you want an oil that burns onto the pan and turns into a solid at the microscopic level. Since avocado has the highest smoke point ( low 600) it won't fuse to the griddle like an oil with a low smoke point will. If that answers your question.

[@BuQeyeBBQ]

@@Diesel357.. Thanks for the info

[@Diesel357..]

@@BuQeyeBBQ No problem. I only know cause I did the same thing with avocado oil.