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mick7607
mick7607 Posts: 85
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everytime I slide the solid stainless vent at the bottom of my egg to the open position, the safety screen slides with it. Shouldn't these two slide independently of one another?
Laurens,SC
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    They are. The screen will eventually 'loosen' up. No worries.
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    On some eggs they do.  On others they don't.  The vent/screen on my egg is tight, so this is what I use to make it a one-handed operation.


    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    They do on some, not on others. That's why they each have the tabs. You could try opening the track slightly with pliers. 
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    Mine stick together as well.  I can close the screen while holding the other one open, and then the screen stays as I adjust the solid one down.  I do like @Jeepster47 solution, I might give that a try next time I'm not using the DigiQ.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    On my large egg they slide independant of each other. Not so lucky on my mini. They slide together. Oh well, can't win them all. 

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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
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    SGH said:
    On my large egg they slide independant of each other. Not so lucky on my mini. They slide together. Oh well, can't win them all. 
    Exactly opposite for me
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    I'll go with "together" on my L. It can vary, depending on the direction. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    Both my Large and Mini operate very well independently.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    Jeepster47 said:
    On some eggs they do.  On others they don't.  The vent/screen on my egg is tight, so this is what I use to make it a one-handed operation.


    Post of the Day! Genius! Thanks. 
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Mine works fine after adjusting a little. 

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    henapple said:
    Mine works fine after adjusting a little. 

    Nice looking patio, what is it?
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Your going to be unhappy when the rots out eventually.   Hey, what happened to the button to add pics?

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Doc_Eggerton said:
    Your going to be unhappy when the rots out eventually.   Hey, what happened to the button to add pics?
    It't the piece of paper above with the corner folded.  
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    Mine both stick, but I am able to separate by using both hands if I  want them separated. 
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
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    How does it work from the floor?

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    Most of the time they both move at the same time on my eggs. I think I will have to live with it. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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