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If you’ve been planning on inviting all your friends and family over for a backyard party, there are a few things that you should consider to ensure your guests are comfortable and enjoy their time. There is so much equipment that goes into planning a party so we’ve compiled a list of the most essential items needed. BBQ It’s pretty imperative to own and use a BBQ for a backyard party. People get hungry after a while so to be a considerate host it’s good practice to offer your guests food and drinks so they can keep chatting, partying and enjoying their time. A Weber BBQ is a great option if you’re looking to invest in a versatile outdoor cooking device. Depending on how many people you are cooking for, you can get a portable Baby Q Weber BBQ or opt for a Weber Family Q. Some great food ideas that you can use a Weber BBQ for a crowd of people include sausage sizzles, burgers, steaks, roast veges, meat skewers or lamb chops. Seating Your guests will probably get tired fro...

The question of how long does a gas cylinder last on its face seems very simple. However, estimating actual time is extremely complicated.  There are scientific methods to do extensive calculations, but the math is simply far above the heads of many BBQ enthusiasts. There are some rules of thumb that can be used to help most of us stay in the ballpark when estimating how long the gas cylinders will last. A good rule of thumb is one standard gas cylinder will last about 18-20 hours of cooking time.  That is using the BBQ on medium heat on 2 to 3 burners.  Larger burners and grills will use the gas much faster and may cut the time down to 10 hours of cook time. How long your gas cylinder will last given the 18-20 hour estimate is still a highly variable answer. If you BBQ 2 times per week, and for about 30-40 minutes each usage, the cylinder should last about 6 weeks. Of course, if you grill every day, or you grill over an hour at a time, the cylinder will n...