Hey, I’m Randy with BBQGuys.com.
Today I wanna show you guys the Fire Magic Echelon Diamond Series, and the one we have
here today is the E790s model.
Let’s check it out.
Fire Magic has been crafting American Made Premium grills since 1937.
This grill features sleek design and 304 stainless steel construction, making it a lasting centerpiece
for any backyard.
The E790 that we are looking at today gets it’s name from the 790 square inches of
cooking area it provides.
The Diamond Sear cooking grids measure 36 inches wide by 22 inches deep, and they are
constructed out of stainless steel rods.
They are designed with a trapezoid shape and tight spacing.. make them perfect for getting
more hot surface contact on whatever you choose to grill.
The tight grid spacing also comes in handy when grilling smaller, more delicate items.
It was nice not having to worry about these shrimp falling through the grates.
Underneath the cooking grates, you’ll find Fire Magic’s Flavor Grids.
They are made out of 16 gauge thick stainless steel, providing lasting protection for the
burners beneath.
They also provide plenty of surface to turn drippings into smokey flavor.
When it comes to zone cooking, this grill has heat zone separators between each burner,
allowing you to get a nice sear on something like steak on one side, while keeping lower
roasting temps on the other side.
The separators can be easily removed for easy cleaning or larger cooks where you want the
same temperature.
Under the Flavor Grids, you’ll see Fire Magic’s 1/4inch thick cast stainless steel
“E” burners.
Each burner weighs an impressive 12 Lbs.
They are lit by electronic hot surface ignition, with backup flash tube ignition on each burner.
Each conventional burner is rated for 32,000 BTUs of cooking power.
In addition to having impressive heat output, the Fire Magic Diamond series also has a nice
low heat range.
This is nice to have when slow roasting something like chicken quarters.
The low heat turn down can also be easily extended from the factory stock setting by
removing the control knob and adjusting the setting with a small screwdriver.
The E790 we have here today has two conventional burners and one infrared searing burner.
The Echelon Diamond series allows you to choose a hybrid setup like this, or go with all conventional
burners if that is what you prefer.
The infrared burner option is nice to have for getting an all over steakhouse quality
crust when searing.
The grill we have here today is setup for propane, but Fire Magic ships every Echelon
Diamond grill with a conversion kit if you choose to change your fuel type down the road.
If you like cooking with the flavor of charcoal and wood fire, the Echelon Diamond Series
includes a stainless steel charcoal smoker basket that rests directly on top of the conventional
burner of the grill.
It’s nice to be able to evenly light the charcoal with the burner beneath.
I had a hot bed of coals in only a few minutes, and was able to get some nice color on these
ribs over the direct heat..
Before moving them to the side to smoke in an offset style.
When it comes to rotisserie cooking, the Fire Magic Diamond series has a stainless steel
foam rear infrared burner.
This design uses less BTU’s to generate efficient high heat for rotisserie cooking.
For Nightime grilling, the Echelon Diamond Series has an illuminated control panel and
2 interior halogen lights.
The interior lights are angled inward, ensuring a well lit cooking area.
For times when you don’t need the interior lights, the blue control panel lights can
be left on for an accent that’s pretty cool to see at night.
The control panel knobs have a indicator light on them that glows red when the burners are
on, making this a nice safety feature to have.
The digital thermometer of the Echelon Diamond Series displays the various heat zone temperatures
of your grill, and offers the ability to set target temperatures alarms for the heat zones
and the meat probe.
Another nice feature is an integrated timer, making it easy to track your cooking progress.
Within the menu, you even have the option to change the color of the backlight.
I like that they include this side mounted temperature probe, so it is close at hand
for quick temperature readings.
The Echelon Diamond Series has a featherlite easy lift lid, making it easy enough to open
with one finger.
For extra grill space, there is a removable warming rack.
For easy cleaning, the drip pan of the e790 is a very manageable size to clean, and is
designed to fit disposable liners.
To keep your infrared burners clean when not in use, both come with covers to keep out
debris.
The Echelon Diamond Series comes with a grid lifter tool that can also be used with the
smoker box lid, a storage spot for the rotisserie rod at the back of the grill.. and the option
to custom engrave a name plate for your grill.
This card ships with every Echelon Diamond and can be filled out with your info so that
Fire Magic can send you the custom plate.
Echelon Diamond series grills can be ordered with or without the Magic View Window.
This window is made out of high heat ceramic glass, and is a convenient way to check on
the progress of your cook without letting out the heat.
The Diamond series also has the option to choose between digital or analog thermometers.
Several sizes are available within the series, making this line perfect for any space.
The Echelon Diamond series can be ordered as a built in or on cart.
Freestanding models have a few cart layout options, the one we have here today has a
side burner on the left, rated for 15,000 BTUs.
There is a flip out tool rack beneath it, and on the right side of the cart you will
find a folding side shelf.
Under the right shelf, there is a flip out paper towel holder.
The lower part of the cart features enclosed propane storage on the left and two storage
drawers on the right side.
Now we’ll perform the XRF test on the Fire Magic E790.
The firebox, burners, flavor grids, cooking grates, inside and outside of the lid tested
to be 304 stainless steel.
Thanks for watching today.
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