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What to do with cracked BGE XL base? Replacement arrived...

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jasonegg
jasonegg Posts: 11
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My BGE XL base cracked.  BGE is awesome.  Took pictures to my local seller and received replacement from BGE mothership within few weeks.

I just don't know what to do with extra BGE XL base.  Still functional, but worried with crack.  

YOUR THOUGHTS.....
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  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
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    Flower pot
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,171
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    ^^^+1. Plant herbs...
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,171
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    Or you could bury it and make a nice fire pit. 
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    I would use it until no longer a viable option and then if still like a pot place in garder for plants.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    I'm the odd man out here but I would use it as a dedicated grill. Would be awesome for putting the final sear on your indirect or two part cooks. 

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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
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    SGH said:
    I'm the odd man out here but I would use it as a dedicated grill. Would be awesome for putting the final sear on your indirect or two part cooks. 
    I agree ! Why use it as an overpriced flour pot? I could see that if it had a big hole in the bottom, but why not use it as an open faced blazing hot searing machine?
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
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    Not sure it's worth it from the safety standpoint.  Odds of an accident are small, but why risk it?

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

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  • TxAggie
    TxAggie Posts: 35
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    I had a similar problem but much smaller hairline crack in mine.  I am trying to find a used top for it make a Franken-Egg. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,043
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    Personally, I frown on Frankeneggs.  If it was damaged enough you felt the need to replace it, then you shouldn't use it as an egg.

    SGHs idea of just a sear station is pretty cool.  Then you are repurposing it.  Small, but critical difference.

    Thats just me though, sometimes my moral compass goes all wonky.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,753
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    fire pit/ open grill.  would probably get a steel band to hold the top together. then make a flat table top to use as a side table when not in use
    fukahwee maine

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Jeepster47 said:
    Not sure it's worth it from the safety standpoint.  Odds of an accident are small, but why risk it?
    I agree with you.
    Not to mention the lump you would waste just to sear as you would not have the ability to close the dome and snuff the fire. I guess you could use a large metal trash can lid.lol
    I like the planter idea. If you rig some kind of a lower band replacement to hold the top together to help prevent further cracking and stress it should last several seasons. I have a large base replacement that fits the same plan.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Raymont
    Raymont Posts: 710
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    I wouldn't feel right about continuing to use old one while keeping the warranty replacement in garage for "some day". I threw away my cracked base/ring/box even though they were still "~functional".  BGE treats us well with the warranty, I won't abuse the process. Some dealers (mine), even want the old parts. (it was a real hassle). Now I don't have any qualms about using for a flower pot or fire pit and think that is a great idea. 

    Small & Large BGE

    Nashville, TN

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  • westernbbq
    westernbbq Posts: 2,490
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    Same thing happened to me.  I found a used XL dome and now am searching for a used xl firebox.  I may end up jsut spending the money.   But i will add the crack my xl has is hairline.  Ill seal it up with some ceramic cement and use it as an extra low and slow cooker
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