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XL Fire Ring Positioning

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GreenEggMachine
GreenEggMachine Posts: 8
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I was thinking of making up some type of wedges for the fire ring so I don't have to guess and fiddle if it's evenly aligned.  I am thinking of making 4 wedges.  Has anyone ever done this?
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    edited May 2018
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    If by aligned, you mean evenly centered in the Egg so you have equal air gap around the edges?
    I would say it's not that crucial. Adding spacers that will NOT be removed could cause cracking issues as it will prevent proper expanding and contracting of ceramics.
    It's just a grill. Cook on it and enjoy.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    ^What @photo egg said
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • GreenEggMachine
    GreenEggMachine Posts: 8
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    I was just thinking of making up a couple just to align it... not permanent... sorry for the confusion
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    GreenEggMachine said:
    I was just thinking of making up a couple just to align it... not permanent... sorry for the confusion
    It's just not that big of a deal. Mine moves around as I rotate and spin my cooking grid while I'm using it. Leave any OCD tendencies in the house as you come outside to cook and relax.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • SmokeOnTheMountain
    SmokeOnTheMountain Posts: 51
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    Just my two cents but all I typically do is a quick run with my fingers along the outside perimeter of my fire ring/box and the inside of the egg. If one spot feels significantly narrower then another I might give it a real quick adjustment just to ensure there’s a large enough gap for expansion. Whole process takes about 30 seconds tops and I haven’t noticed any difference with my cooks. What @Photo Egg said, relax and have fun.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Answer to the OP....NO
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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