Fire Magic Choice C430s Patio Post Mount Grill: a gas grill that bolts to your patio
The Fire Magic Choice C430s Patio Post Mount Grill is a 24 inch post mount gas grill. Post mount means the grill head sits on a stainless steel post with a shelf on each side, on a base plate that bolts to a patio or a deck. Choice is for a first outdoor kitchen or a patio with no outlet. Fire Magic builds it in the USA from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. Two stainless steel tube burners give 46,000 BTUs. It gives you about 430 square inches of cooking space plus a warming rack.
The grates are Diamond Sear grids, thick stainless steel bars with a flat top for clean sear marks, and flavor grids under them turn drippings into smoke and keep flare ups down. The double walled hood holds heat like an oven and lifts with two fingers. It lights with a spark when you turn the knob, so it needs no electricity and no batteries. A dial in the hood shows the oven heat at a glance. A one hour timer in the post shuts the gas off by itself, which matters on a shared patio. On the page you pick natural gas or propane, and it comes built for that gas. Fire Magic covers the burners, the cooking grids, and the body for as long as you own the grill. Prefer a post set in concrete? See the Fire Magic Choice C430s In Ground Post Mount Grill. The Fire Magic Choice C430s Patio Post Mount Grill ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
Choice Stainless Steel Burners
Our 16-gauge tubular stainless steel burners for durability and even heat.
Diamond Sear Cooking Grids
Diamond Sear Cooking Grids are superior! Diamond Sear Cooking Grids have a patented* design with bars that have a smooth flat top. Each bar is shaped to optimally transfer the heat from the burners to the cooking surface…food cooks faster and more evenly!
Choice Flavor Grids
16- gauge 304 stainless steel Flavor Grids provide even heat distribution and reduced flare-ups.
Analog Thermometer
Analog Thermometer with polished stainless steel bezel is embedded in the hood. It is large and attractive with a forward angle for easy viewing.
90 Degree Double Walled Hood
Double walled 304 stainless steel oven provides efficient heat retention for even heating. The oven opens to 90 degrees for easy access and efficient exhaust. The Teflon coated spring assist makes opening the oven smooth and accessible for all.
Specifications
SKU: C430S-RT1N-P6 | C430S-RT1P-P6
- Cooking Area: 24″w x 18″d (432 sq. in.)
- Warming Rack: 24″w x 8″d (192 sq. in.)
- Main Burners 46,000 BTU’s
- 1- Hour Timer Included in Post
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FAQ
What is the difference between the patio post and in-ground post versions?
Both use the same 24-inch Choice grill head. This C430s-RT1N-P6 patio post has a base plate that sits on, or bolts to, a patio or deck. The in-ground post version is sold separately and, per the Fire Magic spec guide, extends 18 inches below grade and gets set in the ground. Choose the patio post when you want to install on an existing hard surface.
How do you secure the patio post?
The manual requires fastening the base before use so the grill stays fixed and upright. Mark the four holes in the base plate, drill them 1/2 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches deep, insert the lag shields flush with the surface, then drive the lag screws with a 7/16 inch nut driver. The lag shields and screws are in the hardware kit listed in the manual.
How does the one-hour timer in the post work?
A mechanical timer valve is built into the post. The manual says to turn the dial clockwise to the cooking time you want, up to one hour; it winds back to OFF and shuts the gas to the grill. For times under twenty minutes, turn the dial past twenty first, then back to the time you need. Set the timer before lighting the burners.
Can this post grill run on a propane tank?
Yes. Select Propane on the Gas Type selector and the grill ships as C430S-RT1P-P6. The manual notes that propane cylinder holders meeting Fire Magic’s housing and restraining rules are available through the dealer, or you can build a non-combustible vented enclosure to its specifications. Natural gas installs connect to a supply stub with a shut-off valve within six feet.
How tall is the grill on the post?
The spec guide lists 49 7/8 inches with the hood closed and 57 1/8 inches with it open, with the side shelves at 36 inches. The post is 5 1/2 inches across and the base plate about 20 1/4 inches. Two rigid stainless shelves come in the box and mount on either side of the grill head. Browse other pedestal gas grills for comparison.
Does it need an electrical outlet?
No. The Choice series uses turn-to-light spark ignition that needs no power and no batteries, an analog hood thermometer, and the timer in the post is mechanical. The manual includes match-lighting steps as a backup. That makes the patio post a simple install anywhere a gas line or propane cylinder can reach.
How much cooking space and heat does it have?
The main grid is 24 by 18 inches, or 432 square inches, with a 24 by 8 inch warming rack above it. Two 16-gauge tubular stainless burners produce 46,000 BTUs under patented Diamond Sear cooking grids and 304 stainless flavor grids. The double-walled 304 stainless hood opens 90 degrees with a spring assist and carries the analog thermometer.