The Pros:Large cooking surface (560 sq-in.). 3 burners + 1 side burner. Lots of heating capacity (42,600 BTU).
The Cons:VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT! Problems with packaging (prone to denting). Difficult to assemble (bolt holes to close to walls).
The Centro 3000 (model # 50212) is a value-priced stainless steel BBQ grill with 3 main burners and 1 side burner. This product is only distributed by Canadian Tire in Canada. It has a large rated heating capacity of 42,600 BTU in the main cooking surface and 10,000 BTU on the side burner.
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It features a 2-piece porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grill with a surface area of 560 sq-in. There is also a 170 sq-in. steel warming grill. The main unit has a 3 stainless steel "U-shaped" burners, and the side-burner can be used to grill side-dishes. All four burners are independently controlled by plastic knobs. This product was made by a Chinese manufacturer and branded as such when brought to Canada by Canadian Tire.
The lid is made of stainless steel, while the remainder of the barbecue is made of steel and plastic. The Centro 3000 has dimensions are 65.77" x 48.65" x 26.08" and it weighs a total of 172 lbs. (minus the gas tank). It is available in both propane and natural gas versions for CAN$399.99 and CAN$449.99 respectively. In the case of the propane version, the tank sits hidden below the grill behind 2 black steel doors. It includes a temperature gauge on the lid, and a electronic-pulse ignition (includes 1 AA battery).
NOTICE: This grill is no long sold in stores, but replacement parts can be found here.
Summary
- 42,600 BTU main grill with 3 burners
- 10,000 BTU side grill
- 560 sq-in. cooking surface
- 170 sq-in. warming surface
- stainless steel lid
- electronic-pulse ignition
- dimensions: 65.77" x 48.65" x 26.08"
- weight: 172 lbs.
- fuel: propane or natural gas
- model # : 50212
User Reviews (9)
Pros & Cons
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Large cooking surface (560 sq-in.)
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3 burners + 1 side burner
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Lots of heating capacity (42,600 BTU)
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Probably won't fall apart after three months
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VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT!
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Problems with packaging (prone to denting)
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Difficult to assemble (bolt holes to close to walls)
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Only available at Canadian Tire
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History of catastrophic failure - search google for "Centro BBQ Review About". Mine caught fire and melted.
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Three summers and the entire burner box has rusted out. Apparently they don't make that burner box anymore so Customer Service tells me I have a huge paperweight on my hands now. Very ticked off.
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BuckRogers:
#centro_3000 Found the heat issue.
I purchased my Centro 4800 NG about a year ago. I've had heat issues since day one and have gone online to read reviews to see if I can solve this problem. This heat issue seems to be the most common issue.
I got no help from Centro and once they told me to replace the thermostat which was incorrect and a way to brush me off.
Well the other day I looked over my BBQ and practically ripped it apart to see if I did something wrong and guess what....I didn't do anything wrong but found out that the problem is. Something that no one has been able to figure out including Centro.
Here's the issue. Loss of heat from the back of the BBQ!! What do I mean? Turn your BBQ around and look at the gap between the lid and the back plate. There is a good 5-6 inch gap which causes great heat loss. Not only that but the back of the base has no cover and wind blows from underneath. So what did I do to test this out?
I took a long piece of aluminum foil and made a make-shift back plate....enough to cover the gap and guess what? My BBQ went from a top end of 350 degrees to an outstanding 475 degrees! And that's only with the aluminum foil.
Well I be heading to the hardware store tomorrow to buy some aluminum. I'll use one piece to cover the gap in the lid and one for the back of the base.
Bottom-line....the less air gets in the more heat you'll have.
Jun 15, 09
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ubersteve:
#centro_3000 Looks like I'm not the only one having problems with defective Centro's catching fire. Google "centro bbq review about" for the bbq.about.com forum or go direct to http://bbq.about.com/b/2006/03/01/centro-barbeques.htm#gB3
Nov 8, 08
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marycor:
#centro_3000 We have had our Centro 3000 for 3 years now...as of yet we have not been able to get replacemnt grills for it. Does any one know the correct CT product # for the 3000 or where to get the grills?
Jul 23, 08
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felice1713:
#centro_3000 Our Centro 3000 has rusted out. It is less than 2 years old and I have meticulously kept it covered when it is not in use. The cover was made for it and we have never left it uncovered. When we took the cover off last week, all the racks, burners and sides of the cooking area have rusted. The sides are so bad, that the rust is flaking off and showing the interior being rusted also. I have never been so dissatisfied with a product EVER. Is there any way to be recompensated for this?
Apr 10, 08
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ubersteve:
#centro_3000 There is a warning, and instruction on how do disassamble, clean and reassemble. I did this twice a year, every year, but still had this flashback. The dissassembly is from underneath and above, not easily doable, but the darn thing still melted. I checked the Weber out closely and the dissassembly and cleaning is much more straightforward and lends itself to more frequent cleaning.
May 9, 07
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Erik:
#centro_3000 There is a warning in the manual about spiders getting in the gas lines. Probably, because of situations like what happened to ubersteve. So far, so good for me.
May 8, 07
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Omar:
#centro_3000 But it's so affordable! And the BBQ tastes so good. Hopefully those problems have been solved for this year's model *fingers crossed*. I'll let you know in a few years if the house burns down :(
May 7, 07
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ubersteve:
#centro_3000 I bought a Centro NG unit with a side burner three years ago. It caught fire last year, melted the tin at the gas valves and we almost lost the deck. Canadian Tire said take it up with the manufacturer. Manufacturer said it was a blocked gas flow problem caused by spiders, except the gas run from the valves at the front to the burner don?t disassemble for cleaning. Centro then said they would send parts, but only sent two plastic knobs, not the gas valves. I?m buying a Weber this week to replace the Centro, and contacting CSA on this, passing the make, model and photos over.
Centro is very, very dangerous.
May 7, 07
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Erik:
#centro_3000 I picked up this BBQ at a grand opening at a Canadian Tire in Waterloo this weekend for CAN$299. 100 bucks off, not a bad deal. Many people who bought this deal were surprised to find that there lids and other parts were damaged in shipping. Not me, though :) I cooked up some burgers last night, and its a great product so far. I have a tough time shelling out a grand for a BBQ. This was a deal that was too good to pass up.
Apr 30, 07
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